MAY 2 MEDIA RELEASE, 7:26 P.M.__On May 2, 2025, at 11:20 a.m., the Southeast Hardin Northwest Union Joint Fire District was dispatched to a report of paint in the roadway at the intersection of Main Street and Taylor Street in Mount Victory, Ohio.
Rescue 24 arrived on the scene at 11:25 a.m. and attempted to identify the substance. Additional assistance was requested from the Hardin County Hazmat Team, the Kenton Fire Department, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and the Hardin County Emergency Management Agency.
Evelyn M. Bailey, age 60, of McGuffey, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on November 21, 1964 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Gary and Shirley (Marshall) Dunson. On February 13, 1984 Evelyn married Timothy Bailey, Sr. and he preceded her in death on April 20, 2010.
Evelyn is survived by her two sons: Timothy “T.J.” Bailey and Kyle Bailey both of McGuffey; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; and brother, John Dunson of Kenton.
The State of Ohio Official Travel Guide for 2025 makes this recommendation: "1) Tour the newly expanded Wilson Football Factory in Ada." Are you ready for some football fans, Ada? Check out the whole guide HERE.
On April 25 the Village of Ada demonstrated how to plant a tree and how to grow a community that is knowledgeable about and devoted to urban forestry: start with the third graders. Representatives from the Village Tree Commission met with third grade classes at Ada Exempted Village Schools to discuss and celebrate their love of trees.
The commission awarded prizes to three students for their drawings of their favorite trees. Each received a book that will help them learn more about trees.
MAY 1 MEDIA RELEASE__The West Central Ohio Land Conservancy (WCOLC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kathryn Ware as its first Executive Director. This milestone is made possible through the award of a three year grant of $56,600 from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.
