Gun raffled off

The Van Wert County Limb Hangers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently raffled off a Mossberg Model 500 12-gauge shotgun. Kevin Knittle, president of the local chapter, said the raffle raised $500, which would be used for local charitable activities. Shown are Bart Sidle, a local gun dealer who is handling the gun transaction; Knittle and Van Wert Mayor Don Farmer, who drew the winning ticket for the organization. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)