Van Buren News

By MICHELLE REITER STAFF WRITER Several taxpayers announced Thursday night that they think the Hancock County commissioners should impose a permanent three-quarter percent sales tax now, rather than putting the ...

TV Online Hereabouts Kettering teenager cuts his hair to benefit charities By Adele Koehnen Contributing Writer Thursday, June 26, 2008 Extras Photos Neal DeFluri up-close, May 24, before his haircut for Locks ...

This year's Community Develop Block Grant money to help pay for a new bridge for Pleasant Township.

By MICHELLE REITER STAFF WRITER Efforts to merge the Findlay and Hancock County health departments have been halted for now.

'Tis the season for road trips, and many people see traveling as one long, asphalt permission slip to eat anything, anytime.

"The school was placed into soft lock down which means that the exterior doors were locked, and students stayed in their classrooms," said Sheryl Miller, public information specialist for the school district.

OAK HARBOR -- 'Hey, look at the crawfish we caught,' is possibly one of the comments that could have been heard from the students of the Oak Harbor FFA when they were doing water quality testing on the Portage ...

A freight train hit a tractor-trailer in Leipsic as the truck was crossing the tracks on Ohio 613, just east of Ohio 65, Tuesday morning. via TheCourier.com

“As the Hispanic students get older, they get more frustrated when they cannot grasp a certain subject, and then are less likely to graduate or go on to higher education”

Sixth-grader Roberto sits with his English tutor in a closet-sized space filled with colorful books and stacks of flashcards. via Journal-News

There is an open informational meeting tonight for anyone effected by the flooding in the Van Buren region. via WAGM TV

Demolition of the old Eastview Pool has begun to make way for one of eight new elementary buildings in the Hamilton City School District. via Journal-News

“It's a challenge to try to explain things”

By JOY BROWN staff writer Hancock County art, language arts and math teachers were named as Golden Apple recipients at Findlay Rotary Club's 18th annual awards lunch held Monday. via TheCourier.com

“We're just trying to raise awareness of some of the things that may happen if you drink and drive”

Dozens of teenagers gawked at a wreck in Van Buren Friday. But it wasn't the real thing. via 4029TV.com

By MICHELLE REITER STAFF WRITER Steve Oman outspent Emily Walton 2-1 during his third try for a Hancock County Commissioner seat in three years, but Walton prevailed. via TheCourier.com

“Along Lake Erie, thousands of birds are 'stopping over”

Spring is birdwatching time in Ohio, when hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts grab their binoculars and field guides and head for wetlands, lake shores and forests to catch a glimpse of the visiting migrants. via Port Clinton News Herald

“I was in shock for days and days”

Double the pleasure, double the fun When Tina Thomas found out she was expecting twins, her reaction was disbelief. via TheCourier.com

Ingold, Walton savoring primary victories Hancock County Commissioner incumbents Ed Ingold and Emily Walton both won handily at the polls Tuesday, a win both said means they can get back to business. via TheCourier.com

Schools use up calamity days By DENISE GRANT Staff Writer Old Man Winter is not ready to pack it up just yet. via TheCourier.com

“Cars just slid off the road, people not slowing down”

By ERIC SCHAADT Staff Writer Interstate 75 turned treacherous Wednesday morning as slick road conditions were blamed for a rash of accidents, including one which took the life of a Bluffton woman. via TheCourier.com

“It will be an evening that will be both enjoyable and informative. You, your employees, and your guests will not want to miss this event.”

The 2008 Van Buren Chamber of Commerce banquet will be an outstanding evening for the chamber and community, according to Chairman Craig Beam. via Van Buren Press Argus-Courier