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Van Wert marks America 250
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — Van Wert marked our nation’s 250th birthday on Saturday with a range of events. Starting early in the morning, cyclists set off on the Firecracker Century Bike Tour from Jubilee Park, which was sponsored by the Van Wert County Historical Society. The Navy Club Ship…
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50th anniversary of Old Fashioned Farmers Days
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — It’s hard to believe, but 2026 marked the 50th anniversary for Old Fashioned Farmers Days. The three-day event started on Thursday and ran through Saturday at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event had humble beginnings. The first show began in 1976 on the Clay…
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The first MLB All-Star Game was a home run
While Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game may seem like something that has been cemented in baseball history, the tradition of the Midsummer Classic is less than 100 years old. Here are some fun facts about the inaugural MLB All-Star Game.