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Hello, Halloween

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 29, 2024

More Ada Halloween celebrations are on tap. Tuesday is the ONU Residence Trunk or Treat at the Freed Center, Thursday is Trick or Treat throughout the village and at Vancrest as well as the ONU Orchestra Halloween Concert which includes a kids' costume parade.

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Highway Patrol to host applicant testing in Ada

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 29, 2024

ADA – On November 7, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will host regional testing for prospective applicants on the campus of Ohio Northern University at the King-Horn  Convocation Physical Education Center, located at 609 W. Lincoln Ave. in Ada.  

Those interested in employment with the Patrol can come to the King-Horn Convocation Physical Education Center at 9 a.m., where they will have the ability to talk with  troopers about a career of service in our communities and on Ohio roadways. 

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2024 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame honorees announced

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Above, L-R from top left) Charles A. Dietz, Sr., Jack McBride, Ken and Betty McCullough and John “Joe” Saltzman.

HARDIN COUNTY __ The Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame committee has announced inductees for 2024. The organization will honor Charles A. Dietz, Sr. (posthumously), Jack McBride, Ken (posthumously) and Betty McCullough and John “Joe” Saltzman (posthumously). 

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Obituary for Jean I. Mason

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 28, 2024

Jean I. Mason, age 84, of Harrod, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.  

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Hardin Co. Master Gardener volunteers celebrated at Ohio conference

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 28, 2024

UPDATED version from Hardin Co. OSU Extension 

KENTON __Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers gathered on Thursday, October 24 for a potluck meal and to watch the 2024 State Master Gardener Volunteers Conference award ceremony via Zoom. Five awards were awarded to the Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers. Awards achieved included: 

• Mark Badertscher- Outstanding Master Gardener Volunteer Staff Coordinator 

• Gene James- Friend of the Master Gardener Volunteers 

• Outstanding Project in Community Service - Small County for 2024 Spring Program "Something Old,  New, Tried and True", coordinated by by Kim Thomas 

• Platinum Ohio State University Extension Standards for Excellence 

• Jill Simmons- Top 10 Nominee for Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year 

The Extension Office shared, "Congratulations to all of the Hardin County award winners. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer in Hardin County, call the Ohio State University Extension Office in  Hardin County at 419-674-2297."

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Greavu sculptures installed at Ohio Northern University pond

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 28, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

ADA __ On Tuesday, October 22, four sculptures by former ONU art professor and current Bluffton resident Judith Greavu were dedicated in a new installation at a pond near Dial-Roberson Stadium.

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