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🌱 Crestview voters renew funding for buses and school improvements

Convoy, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Convoy! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Crestview voters renew funding for buses and school improvements
  • Convoy emergency crews respond to Tully Street calls
  • Remembering Carol Horner, longtime WERT radio traffic manager

Also on today's calendar: OhioHealth EMS Night Out: Van Wert (In-person and Online) and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 49, low: 30.
  • Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crestview BOE hears various updates during meeting « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — Crestview voters renewed the district’s five-year, 2-mill permanent improvement levy, keeping funding in place for buses, furniture and building needs. At Monday’s board meeting in Convoy, Superintendent Matt Dube thanked voters for the 58–42 percent approval and said the district will purchase three new 36-passenger buses.
   

• VWCO Sheriff's activity log 11/5/2026 « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — Convoy firefighters were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm on East Tully Street on November 5, while village EMS responded to a person who fell on West Tully Street. The sheriff’s daily log also lists two other Convoy EMS calls in Tully Township, but provides no outcomes for those responses.
   

• Carolee A. (Carol) Horner « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — Carolee A. “Carol” Horner, a longtime WERT radio traffic manager whose daughter Donna Thomas lives in Convoy, died November 6 at age 95. The Van Wert resident enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities and spending time at the lake. A private graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Convoy

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday November 15
  • Darci Lynne →
    Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Van Wert Live, 10700 OH-118, Van Wert
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Moving into a new place this winter?
    Call the electric and gas utilities with your new address and start date. If a meter is already in place, the utility must start service within three… (Nextdoor )
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for team member in Van Wert. Apply here.
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Van Wert. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Convoy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Van Wert

  • ‘It was a miracle': Van Wert Cinemas owners reflect on deadly tornado 24 years later (wtol.com)
  • Science Takes Center Stage at the Niswonger with Mr. C's Magic in Motion (theeveningleader.com)
  • Defiance Post Announces Trooper of the Year (wktn.com)

Ohio City

  • Ohio City Pasta launches ramen soup popup at West Side Market (cleveland.com)
  • Real estate transfers 11/2-11/6/2026 « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com)
  • Assemblage Artist Martha Cliffel Shows Her Work at Sixty Bowls Gallery (coolcleveland.com)

Ok Convoy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Convoy

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.