You could hear the ROAR three miles south in Ada… That is, you could hear the roar of more than 400 motorcyclists, from all over this area, all starting up their motorcycles simultaneously in Beaverdam Speedways back parking lot. *Kick Stands Up (KSU) at 4 p.m., prompt, last Friday.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared on Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas: Thursday, Aug. 8, 20244 Time Waiver/Modification Of Bond Nathan Stephens, 19, Lima, signed a time waiver in open court and requested additional time to prepare his case.
SUBMITTED INFORMATION On SEPTEMBER 24, the Putnam County CIC will host “Financing Resources for Small Businesses”, a free workshop featuring state, regional and local financing professionals who will share information on business financing, loans and grants to start a business, grow an existing business, renovate a building, save energy costs, or purchase technology, machinery/equipment. Presenters include JobsOhio, the Ohio DepartmentofDevelopmentEntrepreneurship, Minority and Women Owned Business division, Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, CIFT Center for Innovative Food Technology, and Putnam County CIC.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED DELPHOS — On Aug. 11, officers were sent to the intersection of Bank and State streets for a report of a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks.
DELPHOS — Delphos City Council met in regular session Monday evening, and addressed a light legislative agenda. Prior to the regular council session, the Legislative Committee met, discussing potential recommendation to council to draft an ordinance to further clarify the use of recreational marijuana in the city, beyond state ordinance language, relative to product location usage, specifically public areas, and types of marijuana usage, including not only smoked, vaped, but also ingested product, commonly known as “gummies” in prohibited areas.
VAN WERT—The Van Wert County Fair will begin on August 27 and fair-goers will see some changes this year, including the expansion of the Jr. Fair Building.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED LIMA — The following is the weekly report concerning construction and maintenance work on state highways within the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 for 2024. Allen and Putnam counties State Route 12, State Route 115, and State Route 613 in Putnam, Allen, and Hancock counties at the following locations will be restricted to one lane through the work zone beginning Aug.
Tuesday, August 27 Midway opens every day at 10:00 am Commercial Building opens every day at 11:00 am Gospel Tent 7:00 PM-Tribute Quartet Midway Tent 7:00 PM-Indiana Wild Landing @ Gate 2 1:00 – 8:00 PM-Hawk Haven Good Dog Training On the Grounds: Jungle Island Petting Zoo Tactical Force Laser Tag The Grandstand 6:00 PM-Grand Opening Ceremonies 6:30 PM-Harness Racing Farm Focus Arena 7:00 PM-FFA Barnyard Challenge / 4-H games Department Judging 9:00 AM-Farm Products, Horticulture, & Canned Goods 11:30 AM-Cut Flower & Potted Plants First Show 5:00 PM-Baked Goods Wednesday, August 28 Gospel Tent 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMEntertainment by Noah Back Sponsored by Van Wert Manor 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM-FREE BINGO for Seniors Sponsored by Van Wert County Council on Aging and Hearth & Home Landing @ Gate 2 6:00 PM-Pig Races Midway Entertainment Tent 8:45 AM-Free Coffee & Donuts for Seniors 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMSenior Program Presented by CHP Home Care & Hospice Blood Pressure Checks 7:00 PM-Van Wert Area Community Concert Band On the Grounds: Jungle Island Petting Zoo Tactical Force Laser Tag Advanced Insurance Group Outdoor Entertainment Stage 6:00 PM-Bluegrass Grandstand 6:00 PM-Cheerleading Competition Livestock Shows 6:00 PM-Jr Fair: Swine Showmanship & Breeding Gilt Show Thursday, August 29 Midway Tent 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM-Indiana Wild Landing @ Gate 2 7:00 PM-Kiddie Tractor Pull On the Grounds: Family Fun Circus Show 00, 5:00, 8:00 PM Throughout Day: Jungle Island Petting Zoo, First Bite Fishing, Tinsmith, Tactical Force Laser Tag Paddock Area 11:00 AM-Veterans Day Program Midway opens at 10:00 am Commercial Building opens at 11:00 am Wallace Plumbing Beer & Entertainment Tent 7:30 PM-Trivia Grandstand 12:00 PM-Harness Racing 7:30 PM-Confederate Railroad Concert Livestock Shows 9:00 AM-Jr Fair: Turkey Show 6:00 PM-Jr Fair: Sheep Show Friday, August 30 Landing @ Gate 2 6:00 PM-2-the-Extreme Power Wheel Drags Midway Entertainment Tent Whiz Bang 00, 5:00, 7:00 PM Gospel Tent 7:00 PM-Divinity Trio On The Grounds: Family Fun Circus Show 00, 5:00, 8:00 PM Throughout day-Jungle Island Petting Zoo, First Bite Fishing, Tinsmith, Bear, Hollow Wood Carver Horseshoe Tournament 1:00 PM-Singles 100 Shoe Tournament Wallace Plumbing Beer & Entertainment Tent 8:30 PM-Wastin Neon Grandstand 6:30 PM-OSTPA Pulls Livestock Shows 9:00 AM-Senior Fair: Open Horse Show, Jr Fair: Horse Pleasure Show, Jr Fair: Poultry Show 11:00 AM-Jr Fair: Dairy Show 2:00 PM-Jr Fair: Goat Show 4:00 PM-Jr Fair: Rabbit Show (Meat Pen, Doe & Litter, Single Fryer, Roaster) 7:30 PM-Jr Fair: Area Invitational Showman of Showmen Contest Saturday, August 31 Gospel Tent 6:00 PM-St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mass Advanced Insurance Group Outdoor Stage 7:00 PM-Trinity and Ronnie & Kim Booth Landing @ Gate 2 2:00 PM-Jeep Show Midway Entertainment Tent Whiz Bang 00, 3:00, 5:00 PM On The Grounds Performance Dogs of Ohio 00, 4:00, 7:00 PM, Family Fun Circus Show @ 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM, Science Central 3:00-7:00 PM, high school Marching Bands 3 PM Throughout day-Jungle Island Petting Zoo First Bite Fishing, Tinsmit, Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Horseshoe Tournament 10:00 AM-Double Elimination, Single Horseshoe Handicap Tournament Wallace Plumbing Beer/Entertainment Tent TBA-Cornhole Tournament TBA-OSU Football Bash Grandstand 7:00 PM-Jess Kellie Adams, Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends Livestock Shows 8:30 AM-Jr Fair: Beef Show 9:00 AM-Senior & Junior Ponies & Draft Horses 10:00 AM-Senior Fair / Open Rabbit Show 11:00 AM-Jr Fair: Dairy Feeder Show 12:00 PM-Senior Fair / Open Goat Show 3:00 PM-Jr.
VAN WERT—Thursday was the first day back for Vantage Career Center students. Enrollment at the school is 576 students.