THOMAS JAMES CROSS

Thomas James Cross, Lt. Col., USAF, ret., age 86 of Pikeville, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. Tom was of the Baptist faith and attended Mt. Crest United Methodist Church. He loved his wife of almost sixty-five years and has missed her dearly for the past year. Tom loved his family and liked to travel, go camping, and fish. He was a student of the Bible, enjoyed singing, and had that very outstanding Baritone voice. Thomas retired after serving twenty-four years in The United States Air Force, was a member of the Military Officers Association, the Guidance Counselor at Howe Military Academy for five years, and was a faithful Master Mason, Eastern Star, Chapter Council, and Commandery, and faithfully attended the Bledsoe County Republican Party meetings. After retirement, he did some masonry and concrete work. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Jo Ann Powell Cross; parents, James Arthur and Helen LaSeta Cross; sister, Judy Helms. Tom is survived by his sons, Jeffery Ashford Cross, Robert Thomas Cross, and Timothy James Cross; daughter, Laura Ann Cross; great-grandchildren, Riley James Cross, and Stella Jo Hanley; sister, Rebecca Ann Miller; brother-in-law, Jerry Powell; sister-in-law, Hyang-Ryon; nieces; nephews, cousins; and a host of friends. A celebration of life with Masonic and military honors will be at 1:00 pm CDT Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in the Pikeville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bruce Bayless and Bro. Rudy Oakes officiating. Burial will follow in Seals Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00 pm-7:00 pm CDT Tuesday, August 27, 2024, and 11:00 am until service time Wednesday at Pikeville Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at www. pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements

Lady ‘Cats edge St. John’s in soccer season-opener

DELPHOS — Jefferson’s girls soccer team got a goal from Kyah Kimmett with 8:35 to go in the Wildcats’ season-opener versus St. John’s and made it stand up for a 1-0 win in Saturday morning’s annual Crosstown Shootout.

Community spirit keeps local concert band together

VAN WERT—The Van Wert Area Community Concert Band will perform at the 2024 Van Wert County Fair in the entertainment tent at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28th. The program will open with the playing of the National Anthem.

All aboard for Confederate Railroad

VANWERT—Confederate Railroad first rolled onto the national country music scene in the early ‘90s with its unique style and sound. Headed by founder and frontman Danny Shirley, the former backup band for both David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck got their big break by signing with Atlantic Records.

Trinity’s Journey Continues

BY JIM LANGHAM Times Bulletin Correspondent bhess@cherryroad.com Cheryl Burk and Kim Mason, remaining members of one of the longest standing Gospel singing groups in the area, Trinity, are busy these days firming up this year’s schedule and singers for the Gospel tent at the Van Wert County Fair.

Fair Schedule

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 County Fair set Aug. 27-Sept. 2

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.

City council continues to discuss clarification of recreational marijuana use

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.