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Van Wert City Council met in regular session on Sept. 8. (screenshot of council video feed)

Van Wert council approves ambulance rate plan, discusses traffic issues

By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com VAN WERT — Van Wert City Council moved quickly through its agenda Monday night, approving several measures and hearing updates from city officials. Council approved on first reading, as an emergency, a resolution setting ambulance transport rates beginning in 2026. The city’s rates will be tied to Medicare’s…

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Inaugural Cougar Champion announced

Information submitted A new tradition has been created exclusively at Eggerss Stadium. As part of the restoration, a state-of-the-art press box has been built and branded the Cougar Champions Press Box. The idea behind it is to recognize one individual each year as a Cougar champion. “This award is created to honor a person who…

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Van Wert native races toward U.S. Olympic bobsled team

CEDARVILLE — Three months ago, Cedarville University alumnus, coach and athletic trainer Ryan Rager knew little about bobsledding. Now, he is competing to be a part of the 2026 USA Bobsledding team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

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Paranormal event planned at Middle Point School

By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com MIDDLE POINT — The historic Middle Point School, 108 Normal St., will open its doors to the public Saturday, Sept. 13, for a night of paranormal exploration hosted by Get Haunted Midwest. The event begins at 8 p.m. and runs to 4 a.m. the next day and will…

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Ohio legislators risk leaving rural communities behind

The Ohio Legislature’s recent passage of HB-15 is a great improvement in Ohio’s energy policy, but it doesn’t meet all the needs in some rural communities. Chiefly, it fails to address the critical issue of…

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