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Dellifield takes Send Cancer on a Run 2 to TCS NY Marathon

Since running his first marathon in 2009, David Dellifield has had a goal of running the TCS New York City marathon. When he received his guaranteed entry into the 2014 NYC Marathon through the race's lottery, he launched Send Cancer on a Run 2: All the way to the Big Apple.

Christmas Around the Square Nov. 8 at the Hardin County courthouse

The 28th annual Christmas Around the Square Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8 in the Hardin County Historic Courthouse in downtown Kenton.

Sponsored by the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance, the craft fair features arts, crafts, and home party dealers. The Harco Choir will perform holiday music at 9:30 a.m.and Dance Fuzion will perform on the west side of the courthouse at 10 a.m. Food is provided by the Hardin County Homemakers.

The annual basket auction begins at 11 a.m. in Veteran’s Hall. The auction features 30 baskets filled with gift items. 

Liberty Township experienced 24 inches of rain during 2014 growing season

By Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator

During the month of September, Hardin County Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 2.08 inches of rain.The most rain for this month, 3.58 inches, fell in Liberty Township, as measured by Phil Epley. 

The least rain reported during the month, 1.05 inches, was reported in Taylor Creek Township by Silver Creek Supply.  During the same month last year, an average of 3.23 inches of rain fell.  The rainfall recorded in September over the past 10 years averaged 3.70 inches. 

Who was that masked man? Here's Ada's Halloween schedule

Halloween is on lots of Ada calendars this month. There are several opportunities for young and old interested in dressing up for this year’s events. Here’s the local schedule:

Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Ohio Northern University’s annual trick or treat night. From 5 to 7 p.m. events take place in McIntosh Activities Room. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m.

Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up and join the fun with ONU students. Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

Happy cruising on East Lima - just follow the yellow stripes

The $2.1 million East Lima Avenue reconstruction project is nearing completion. Vehicles are now permitted on the street as construction crews put final touches on the project.

The Reconstruction Project is funded in part by grants from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Public Works Commission.

Among major timeline events in the project include:
September 2012 – Ada council held public meeting to explain details of the project. Included in the reconstruction are a new 48-inch diameter storm sewer and a new 12-inch diameter water main.

As Spirit Week approaches, Ada students study their wardrobes

What would Ada students do without homecoming Spirit Week.

One popular part of the week is special dress-up days for students. Here's this year's schedule. Start working on your wardrobe.

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