SENIOR RECITAL: SOPHIA FIELDS, soprano
Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall
Sophia Fields is a senior double-major in communications and music from Lima, Ohio, studying in the studio of Lance Ashmore. Assisted by pianist Emily Hanson, her program will consist of over 13 pieces of opera and classical music. Free and open to the public.
FROM FACEBOOK__Dash through the holidays with us at the 1st Annual, Run Run Rudolph 5K, a festive family-friendly fun run supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just looking for a cheerful way to kick off the season, this event is the perfect way to get moving while giving back.
Slip on your favorite holiday sweater, reindeer antlers, or jingle bells and join our community as we race, walk, and wander our way toward creating brighter futures for local youth. Every step you take helps provide mentorship, guidance, and meaningful connections for children in Hardin County.
Conditions were perfect for viewing the December 4 cold moon over Bluffton. Drone photographer Zac Kohli shares this image of the supermoon, which Space.com says appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than other full moons.
Ellis Puckett, age 76, of Alger, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Joint Township Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born on December 15, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Kelly and Gladys (Hall) Puckett, Sr. On June 29, 1968, Ellis married Ora (Smith) Puckett, and she preceded him in death on May 5, 2022.
FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Ohio Northern University’s Raabe College of Pharmacy and OhioHealth have partnered to create a comprehensive, innovative internship program that is revolutionizing how students gain practical experience.
The program provides pharmacy interns with practical, hands-on learning on ONU’s campus while simultaneously supporting critical patient care at OhioHealth hospitals across the state.
The following ten land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in November 2025 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.
ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO
In 2025, the U.S. Treasury announced that it would no longer mint pennies. The cost of producing the U.S. penny increased to 3.69 cents per penny. Some Ohio businesses have begun rounding prices up or down to the nearest 5-cent increment. Will you be glad, sad or "meh" to see the penny go?
