The Van Wert County Courthouse

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

Rocky Top relief!

Community Health Professionals’ Hospice held its annual Rays of Hope Camp this week at the YMCA of Van Wert County’s Camp Clay. About 35 youths, ages 6-17, from throughout the area attended. Here, McKenna Merkle, Melissa Bono, Misty Hilleary, Becky Anderson and Tyler Metzger from Rocky Top Ice Cream provided a welcome relief from the extreme heat, serving ice cream to camp participants. The annual day camp is designed to help young people gain support, develop friendships and have a better understanding of the grief process in a fun, camp atmosphere. (CHP photo)

POSTED: 07/23/11 at 2:52 am. FILED UNDER: News