JUNE 26 MEDIA RELEASE — The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services will launch a countywide Back to School Spirit Wear program for eligible Hardin County families beginning Monday, July 7.
To be eligible, families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades K-12 and be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that's $64,308 a year.
JUNE 27 MEDIA RELEASE__More than 500 swimmers and their families will descend on Wapakoneta July 11-12, 2025, for the annual Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) Swim Champs. WOAL is for swimmers aged 5-18 who are members of one of the league’s teams.
Wapakoneta Village pool is the host site for the 2025 Swim Champs and will host seven teams: Ada Gators, Bluffton Sardines, Findlay Frogs, Kenton Stingrays, Shawnee Tide, Wapakoneta Waves, Westside Wave and Van Wert Marlins. Teams will compete for the 2025 league title.
Jamie Hall wrapped up his “third career” working as the Village Administrator for Ada on Friday, June 22. If you can’t imagine Hall letting grass grow under his feet in retirement, you’re right. He is already talking about a fourth career driving school buses.
Michael E. High, age 70, of Lakeview, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 8, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the late Nick and Shirley (Thompson) High, Jr.
Mike is survived by his two sons: Jason High and Joshua High, both of Lima; 2 grandchildren; three brothers: Steve (Karen) High of Belle Center, Pat High of Lakeview, and Chris High of Columbus Grove.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Charlie High; and a sister-in-law: Tammie High.
