In thinking about “America 250,” my mind immediately jumps to its ideals, beginning with the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Those beautiful words defined a revolutionary moment in history. They sparked a radical revolution producing a singular democratic society in which common people, beyond the confines of race or religion, could pursue lives outside the dictates of kings or lords or class.
MEDIA RELEASE__Today, June 29, 2026 at approximately 4:10 PM. Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Meijer on Elia Road in reference to shots fired. The scene is secure, however, Meijer will be temporarily closed. No suspects are in custody at this time.
MEDIA RELEASE— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are issuing an urgent safety alert regarding the dangerously hot weather conditions impacting the state this week.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will reach the mid-90s today, but humidity will cause the temperature to feel like it is well above 100 degrees. In addition to hot and humid daytime conditions, overnight lows are expected to be in the 70s, providing little relief to the high temperatures. The heatwave is anticipated to last through Thursday.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin Democratic Party will be hosting a summer picnic for any fellow Democrats and like-minded community members to gather and enjoy some family-friendly food and fun.
It will be on Wednesday, July 8 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Ada War Memorial Park, shelter #7. The Party will provide the meat, buns, condiments and paper products.
With a one-year hiatus and a change of venue, the Lima Symphony Orchestra and conductor Lloyd Butler brought the Patriotic Pops to the Ada Schools on the evening of June 28. Stay tuned for more information with photos by Mark Andreasen.
