The Lima News has reported that the jury trial in Hardin County Common Pleas Court of Donna Jo Miller on charges connected to the death of her sister, Paula Dirmeyer, has been postponed until December 7, 2026.
An investigation initiated by the Ada Police Department led to Miller's arrest in April. The charges against Miller are murder, involuntary manslaughter, strangulation and felonious assault.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences’ Farm Science Review will take place September 22-24, 2026, at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) near London, Ohio.
The Farm Science Review attracts over 100,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada, who come for three days to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors and learn the latest in agricultural production. The educational programs feature Ohio State specialists and are second to none in the agricultural exhibition world.
MEDIA RELEASE__June saw lower rainfall totals on average compared to May. Some saw about the same depending on the location in the county. Complete rainfall data for the 2026 growing season can be found at hardin.osu.edu under the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area tab.
FROM FACEBOOK__Beatitudes posted this photo and note of appreciation: "Thank you to all our volunteers and Hardin co United Way for a fabulous 4th of July community meal. We served 136 meals in two hours!"
The 2026 Ada VFW Park in the Park car, truck and motorcycle show returned to War Memorial Park on July 11 for a celebration of vehicles and those who have served in the U.S. military. Organizer J.D. Fleece notes that unpredictable weather kept a few entries away. Even so, there were 99 entries displayed in the leafy lanes of The Grove.
The event is made possible by a large number of volunteers and supporters including judges Jerry Springer, Mike “Mr. Brick” Cooper, Dick Miller, Eric Flowers and Mark Obenour.
