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Data center rezoning petition rejected
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com According to an email from Pam Henderson at the Van Wert County Board of Elections, Jared’s petitions did not have enough valid signatures. The petition required 323 valid signatures but there were only 255 valid signatures. The proposed initiative came after Van Wert City Council approved legislation clearing…
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Back-to-School outreach draws 800 to Fountain Park
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — More than 800 children and their families filled Fountain Park on Sunday for the 11th annual Operation Back to School event, an outreach effort aimed at helping students start the school year prepared and confident. The event, organized by First United Methodist Church, has grown…
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The growing popularity of esports in schools: What it means for student athletes
Esports, also known as competitive video gaming, is quickly becoming a major part of student life in schools across the country. What started as a small hobby has evolved into a highly structured activity that gives students the chance to compete, earn scholarships and develop valuable life skills.