June 2025

David Lynn Burnett

June 9, 2025

David Lynn Burnett, 73, passed away Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, at Mercy Health Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on November 30, 1951, in Venedocia, Ohio, to…

June 8, 2025

Melanie Kay (Stevens) Norman, age 61, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on June 4th at Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio after an extended illness.Visitation for family and friends will…

A drone show Friday night was something pretty special for the Peony Festival's 50th celebration. (Sam Shriver/CherryRoad Media)

Peony Festival 50 brings community together again

June 7, 2025

By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — The 50th Peony Festival is now behind us, and organizers are pleased with how things… Login to continue reading Login…

Van Wert senior Owen Scott captured a state title in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:10.19, becoming a state champion in his final meet. (CherryRoad Media/Brandon Unverferth)

Scott finishes career as state champ in 1600

June 7, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com COLUMBUS — Van Wert senior Owen Scott closed the book on a standout high school career Saturday, stepping onto… Login to continue reading Login…

Saturday was a busy day for the 50th Peony Festival in Van Wert. Here are some of the photos taken during the day.

Peony Festival: Saturday photos

June 7, 2025

(Sam Shriver/CherryRoad Media) Saturday was a busy day for the 50th Peony Festival in Van Wert. Here are some of the photos taken during the… Login to continue reading Login…

Lincolnview senior Cody Ricker delivered in his final high school race, earning a fourth-place finish in the 300 hurdles with a time of 39.36 to close out a memorable career. (CherryRoad Media/Brandon Unverferth)

Ricker caps standout career with fourth in 300 hurdles

June 7, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com COLUMBUS — One of the most anticipated races of the day at Saturday’s OHSAA Division III State Track and… Login to continue reading Login…

Van Wert’s Andrew Laudick powers down the track during the 4x800 relay. The Van Wert boys 4x800 meter relay team finished 12th overall with a time of 8:12.64. (CherryRoad Media/Brandon Unverferth)

Van Wert’s 4×800 relay caps off great season with 12th at State

June 6, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com COLUMBUS — Four Van Wert athletes concluded their run at the Division II State Track and Field Championships Friday… Login to continue reading Login…

Lincolnview senior Cody Ricker delivered a strong performance in the 300-meter hurdle preliminaries, finishing fifth with a time of 38.92 to advance to Saturday’s finals. (CherryRoad Media/Brandon Unverferth)

Ricker advances to State Finals in 300 hurdles

June 6, 2025

BY BRANDON UNVERFERTH Sports Editor bunverferth@cherryroad.com COLUMBUS — Eleven athletes from Crestview, Lincolnview and Parkway took to the track Friday for the opening day of… Login to continue reading Login…

The Peony Festival began Friday in Van Wert. Here are some of the sights of the two-day event.

Peony Festival: Friday photos

June 6, 2025

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