Party time at Wetzelland
By Sam Shriver Times Bulletin Reporter sshriver@cherryroad.com WETZELLAND—For summer fun, there’s always a good time at Wetzelland. The annual clothing-optional party is held at 20508… Login to continue reading Login…
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The rise of pickleball: America’s fastest-growing sport
Pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, has swiftly emerged as America’s fastest-growing sport. With its easy-to-learn rules and engaging gameplay, pickleball is captivating players of all ages, leading to a remarkable surge in popularity across the nation. This rise is fueled by its accessibility, community-driven nature and the burgeoning competitive scene that’s drawing increasing attention.
Convoy celebrates its heritage
CONVOY — Convoy Community Days kicked off Friday with a car show under the water tower.
Downtown clock, still not fixed
VAN WERT — Efforts to refurbish the former Van Wert National Bank clock have hit a snag.
Chamber leadership group, learning about the community
VAN WERT — July is a busy month for the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce.
Van Wert Area Retired Teachers set summer luncheon for July 11
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Area Retired Teachers Association (VWARTA) will have a summer luncheon meeting and program on Friday, July 11th at noon in the Willow Bend Country Club. Members are encouraged to attend to hear updates from speaker Dr. Robin Rayfield, ORTA Executive Director, and/or other ORTA officers, on the STRS pension system and the Ohio Retirement for Teachers Association” response to recent legislation passed in Ohio’s budget bill that limit the voices of retired and active teachers in the decision-making process involving their retirement futures. VWARTA members are welcome to invite other interested retired educators as guests to this luncheon program.
Van Wert Fire Department puts new CAR 2 into service to support growing emergency needs
VAN WERT — The Van Wert Fire Department has officially placed a new response vehicle, CAR 2, into service, according to a news release from Fire Chief Jon Jones. This upgraded vehicle is a major step forward in helping the department respond more effectively to the growing number of emergency calls handled each day.
County gives Electric Aggregation update
VAN WERT COUNTY — Electric Aggregation is an option for a large group of consumers to save money on the generation portion of their electric bills.
City announces street closures for events
VAN WERT — The following upcoming events will cause some street closures in the City of Van Wert:
First Financial Bank completes successful book drive in Paulding, Van Wert
PAULDING – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) teamed up with associates and community members on a successful book drive in May, with 189 books dropped off in bins at the First Financial locations in Paulding and Van Wert, and a grand total of 5,726 books dropped off in First Financial locations in four states. These books will now be donated to local schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations in areas served by the bank.