Bargain hunt is on

Traffic was heavy as bargain hunters converged on Van Wert in search of treasure as both the Highway 127 and Lincoln Buy-Way yard sales took off on Thursday. Yard sale aficionados have a whole weekend to find that special bargain, and also down some ribs and suds and listen to some good entertainment during the Van Wert Rib Cook-Off at the fairgrounds on Saturday. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)