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DD levy ask delayed
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities has decided not to place a new property tax levy on the November ballot. Cody Bowersock, superintendent with the board, told Van Wert County Commissioners on Wednesday (July 1) that they have postponed their levy request until…
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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 marks the 50th anniversary for Old Fashioned Farmers Days. The three-day event started on Thursday at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The event had humble beginnings. The first show of the Old Fashioned Farmers Days began in 1976 on…
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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.