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First responders conduct active assailant training at Lincolnview
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com MIDDLE POINT — Multiple emergency response agencies participated in an active assailant training exercise Saturday at Lincolnview Schools, giving first responders an opportunity to practice coordinated response in a simulated crisis scenario. Van Wert County Sheriff Tom Riggenbach said the drill “went really well,” noting the value of…
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
Coaching beyond the game: The vital role of high school coaches in student development
High school sports often spotlight the young athletes who thrill crowds with their performances, but behind every great team is a dedicated coach shaping these students into both better athletes and better individuals.