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Shanes Crossing Historical Society Article –     The Rockford link to Sears and Roebuck

In 1820, Ruel Roebuck (1778-1841) brought his family from Fayette County, Ohio to the unbridled land of Mercer County, Ohio, settling near what is now known as Rockford.  A Virginian by birth, Mr. Roebuck was a cooper (barrel maker) by trade but sought the grandeur of establishing a homestead where soil was rich and wildlife…
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Chamber News – July 2024

Welcome  – Ashley Stetler — back on the Board. Financial Report – Amanda Peel  –  Financial update  – sent spreadsheets via email as unable to attend the meeting.      WCSM Panther Spirit Shirts for upcoming season —  committee agreed to continue this tradition – Cost $350 – logo on 100 t-shirts for Panther sports and 25…
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Meeting Minutes: July 16, 2024

Council called to order by Council President – Marcas Heitkamp on July 16, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance –    Led by Council President Those present:   Marcas Heitkamp, Mark Heitkamp, Luke Stephenson, Shane Young, Chris Heitkamp,  Mary Beougher Also attending:  Chief Stetler,  Patrolman Miller, Ross Finke, Robbie Peel, Francis Schaffner, Josh and…
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Meeting Minutes: July 2, 2024

Council called to order by Mayor Ron Searight on July 2, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance –    Led by Mayor Searight. Those present:   Marcas Heitkamp, Mark Heitkamp, Luke Stephenson, Shane Young, Chris Heitkamp,  Mary Beougher Also attending:  Chief Stetler,  Patrolman Miller, Ross Finke, Robbie Peel, Sandy Schaffner, Marge Gehle  and Erin…
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Meeting Minutes: June 25, 2024 – special meeting

                           Council SPECIAL Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Mayor Ron Searight called the meeting to order at 8:15 pm. Visitors – Kara Smith, Brian Miller, Marge Gehle, Patrolman Miller Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance: Roll Call:    Marcas Heitkamp, Mark Heitkamp, Luke Stephenson,   Mary Beougher, Shane Young, Chris Heitkamp Motion Marcas  to Accept Agenda…
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Chamber News – June 2024

Welcome:   AT SHANES PARK —  photo at log cabin.  (Chamber donation to restoration project) Financial Report – Amanda Peel  –  Spring Fling after car show awards net = $1100.  Again – Thanks to Amy Noll for leading the Vendor Market.  Committee agreed to  Community days sponsorship– 15 commercials on WSCM and Van Wert Community Band.  …
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Meeting Minutes: June 18, 2024

Council called to order by Mayor Ron Searight on June 18, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance –    Led by Mayor Searight. Those present:   Marcas Heitkamp, Mark Heitkamp, Luke Stephenson, Shane Young, Chris Heitkamp,  Mary Beougher Also attending:  Chief Stetler,  Patrolman Miller, Ross Finke, Robbie Peel,  Amy Noll, Victoria LeFeld, Steve Edwards…
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Meeting Minutes: June 4, 2024

Council called to order by Mayor Ron Searight on June 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance –    Led by Mayor Searight. Those present:   Marcas Heitkamp, Mark Heitkamp, Luke Stephenson, Shane Young, Chris Heitkamp.    Mary Beougher Also attending:   Francis Schaffner,  Patrolman Miller, Ross Finke, Robbie Peel Adam Carr, Ryck Morales, and Erin…
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Meeting Minutes: May 21, 2024

Council called to order by Mayor Ron Searight on May 21, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance –    Led by Mayor Searight. Those present:   Marcas Heitkamp, Mark Heitkamp, Luke Stephenson, Shane Young, Chris Heitkamp.    Mary Beougher – Absent Also attending:   Francies Schaffner, Chief Stetler, Patrolman Miller, Ross Finke Kim Carr, Toni Fisher,…
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Chamber News – May 2024

Welcome:   Heather Fogle – Administrator at Tranquility of Rockford and Aylssa Stemen – Branch Manager at First Financial.   A round of introductions so everyone gets acquainted with names and business associations. Financial Report – Amanda Peel  –  Financials – no updates since last meeting.  Will have Spring Fling updates at the next meeting.   Donation request…
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