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By James Massara
The temperature was high but the level of fun was higher, as crowds filled Ada War Memorial Park on August 9 for the 112th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic.
The day began with the picnic’s annual parade through Ada on Saturday morning. Events filled the day and into the night until the last entry made its way down the track at the Hardin County Tractor Pullers “Picnic Pull.”
Ohio Northern University will hold children's auditions for its 'Holiday Spectacular' extravaganza from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Auditions will be held for children ages 5 to 12. Those auditioning should be ready to participate in a dance call (jazz and/or tap shoes). No prepared dance or vocal solos, please. Dates for this year's performance are: November 20, 21, and 22, 2025 – Ohio Northern University performances December 5, 6, and 7, 2025 – Lima performances. For further information, contact Elizabeth Cozad-Howard at [email protected]
FROM HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FACEBOOK__We would like to welcome our newest piece of equipment here at the Sheriff's Office. This unit is called an MRAP and is completely armored for use in high risk situations. The taxpayers did not spend any money for this unit. The MRAP was obtained through the Federal Governments 1033 program which allows federally owned equipment to be transferred to local governments at no charge. The Sheriff's Office simply has to maintain the unit while we have it.
The MRAP will not be used for daily operations or patrol as it is a specialized unit to be used for specific operations only. Hardin County is not immune to crisis situations, this unit will help in keeping our deputies and the public safe during high risk events.
Beatitudes community center, 210 N Main St., isn't hiding it's light under a bushel basket--you can find it out back. The raised planting beds seen here get great exposure behind the building, where they are thriving under the watchful eye of a garden gnome.
