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Freedom Truck Meet draws big crowds, boosts fairgrounds revenue
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — The Cole Motors Freedom Truck Meet drew large crowds and strong financial results over the weekend at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, continuing its rapid growth as a major event for the venue. Van Wert County Fair Manager Mike Poling said turnout exceeded expectations, with…
Community
Brumback board visits Wren branch
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com WREN — The Brumback Library Board of Trustees took its meeting on the road Thursday night, gathering at the Wren branch as part of an effort to better understand operations across the library system. Library Director Nellie Schmidt said holding meetings at different branches gives board members a…
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Sports
Answer for rising costs of club sports? Involvement in education-based sports in schools
In May, a bill entitled “Let Kids Play Act” was introduced by several members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The bill targets certain groups that, according to the sponsors of the bill, have priced kids and their families out of youth sports.