Amidst the 21st-century trappings of the Ada Public Library, you'll find a 19th-century school desk display featuring indelible student carvings, books including the McGuffey Reader, and empty inkwells. Three back-to-back desks saved space and kept students within an arm's reach of each other. The display is part of Hardin County's America 250 celebrations.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Community Foundation has announced the following 165 grants made on Tuesday, April 21.
The Hardin County Community Foundation on Tuesday approved the awarding of $426,000 in grants and scholarships through its annual program.
The Grant Committee reported there were 151 grant requests with 114 fully funded and 37 partially funded.
The foundation plans to have grant checks in the mail to recipients by June 1
The funds are generated through earnings on the foundation’s assets.
The organizations, projects and amounts awarded are as follows:
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife confirmed that 40 white-tailed deer taken during the 2025-26 hunting season tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
A total of 6,617 deer were tested for CWD. Positive CWD samples were detected in Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties.
MEDIA RELEASE__During an immersive "Masquerade" themed Awards Gala event held on Thursday, April 16, the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance officially "unmasked" a new brand identity, marking a historic transition for the organization. The rebranding reflects the Alliance’s evolution and its commitment to being a modern, bold beacon for the region's future.
