News
Highway dedicated to fallen trooper
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — A portion of U.S. Route 33 in Auglaize County was officially dedicated Monday afternoon in honor of Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant James A. Kirkendall, who was killed in the line of duty more than 55 years ago, while commander of the Van Wert Post…
Community
Van Wert County author draws on childhood memory for new children’s book
CONVOY — For Van Wert County resident and educator Tonalee Shinabery-King, her first published book began as a cherished childhood memory — a walk in the woods with her father.
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Sports
OHSAA State Pairings: Boys soccer, girls soccer and volleyball
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released the state Final Four pairings for this weekend’s boys soccer, girls soccer and volleyball state tournaments.
Lifestyle
Herman keeps busy as Van Wert County bee inspector
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — Jacqueline Herman serves as Van Wert County’s bee inspector. She recently appeared on WERT Radio’s “Commissioner’s Corner/Mayor’s Conference” program, where she discussed her work monitoring bee health throughout the county. Van Wert County has about 200 registered hives, with each hive containing between 20,000 and…