News
Judge Taylor, ready to retire
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — Van Wert Juvenile-Probate Court Judge Kevin Taylor retires at the end of 2025, leaving behind a legacy of fairness. Taylor was appointed to the position in 2012 by then-Governor John Kasich to replace Rex Fortney. Taylor recently appeared on the Commissioner’s Corner/Mayor’s Conference program on…
Community
After-Christmas sales keep local businesses busy through New Year’s
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — Clearance signs are everywhere this week as local retailers mark down holiday merchandise and end-of-year inventory, drawing steady crowds to stores. The days between Christmas and New Year’s are among the biggest shopping periods of the holiday season. Residents are returning gifts, redeeming gift cards,…
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Sports
Lincolnview outlasts Kalida in overtime thriller
KALIDA — Lincolnview leaned on balanced scoring, poise under pressure and timely shooting to pull away in overtime Monday night, edging Kalida 71-62 in a hard-fought non-conference clash.
Lifestyle
Holiday adoptions rise at Van Wert Humane Society, but returns also part of the season
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — The days surrounding Christmas are a mixed period for local animal shelters, with spikes in both adoptions and returns as families adjust to new pets or reconsider holiday decisions. December is normally one of the Van Wert County Humane Society’s slowest months, according to spokesperson…