Michael W. “Mike” Barnes, 76, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 9:20 a.m. at his residence in Harrod.
He was born on June 30, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dale W. and Jeanette (Drury) Barnes. On May 29, 1964, Mike married the love of his life Carolyn A. Plummer and she survives in Harrod.
Randy L. Cole, 57, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 12:04 p.m. at his residence in Alger.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Alan E. and Bonnie (Neifer) Cole. Randy married Sherri K. Shirk on March 2, 2001 and she survives in Alger.
Randy worked for Celina Glass.
Also surviving are his children: Wesley (Katelyn Loveless) Shaw of Ada and Lexi (Kyle) Mullins of Alger; four grandchildren; three brothers: Craig (Toni) Cole of Hubert, N.C., Rex (Sharon) Cole of Westminster and Chris (Rexanne) Cole of Dola; and a sister, Amy (Jeff) Sheldon of Ada.
Bessie L. Risner, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.
She was born on March 21, 1938, in Goodloe, Kentucky, to the late Elisha and Mallie Marie (Centers) Hicks. On June 30, 1956, Bessie married Rev. Homer “Russel” Risner and he preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1987.
Bessie retired from Hardin Memorial Hospital after working for over 40 years as a nursing assistant. She was a member of the High Street Freewill Baptist Church of Ada.
According to Doug Dewese, earlier this week 46 players already signed up. Breaking down by age group follows:
U-18 17 players
U-10 10 players
U12/15 17 players
The novel is an elegant ode to the opportunities of living in America, and an indictment of civil war. Grisham writes with intense compassion for his characters and the world they live in. It is a joy to read while understanding a different world exists
First off, I apologize for being gone so long. Life throws stuff at us that alters our plans without warning. But that stuff is over now and I have time to read again. And what a book to begin with.
John Grisham's thirty-ninth novel, Sooley ( Doubleday, ISBN 978-0-385-54768-0) is a masterwork written by an author at the top of his game. And a game is just what this novel about. Basketball.
Pack a picnic basket, pull up a comfortable lawn chair and experience the extraordinary: Ohio Northern University’s sixth annual “Patriotic Pops” concert will be held Friday, July 2 at 7 p.m.
The concert will represent the Lima Symphony Orchestra’s return to in-person performances after a pandemic-related pause that has lasted more than a year.
With all of the energy and synergy that occurs during a live concert, this free, outdoor Independence Day celebration in front of McIntosh Center promises to be meaningful and memorable for musicians and audience members alike.
Ohio Department of Transportation announced the following construction projects that areanticipated to affect highways in Hardin County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.
State Route 37 between the village of Forest and the Hancock County line may have temporary traffic impacts for finish work following a resurfacing project.
State Route 53 between the village of Forest and the city of Kenton may have temporary traffic impacts for finish work following a resurfacing project.
