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The 2025 ODOT District 1 Paint the Plow Contest is live. Ada students are competiting with schools from Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot counties. Cast your vote on Facebook by liking, sharing, and commenting. Each action counts as one vote. Voting runs until May 22 at 3 p.m. Vote at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16hpnb9UTY/

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Dennis “Denny” Eugene Covault, 72, of Harrod, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born December 24, 1952, to the late Richard and Gloria (Hollar) Covault. On August 30, 1974, on he married Louise Ballinger, who survives in Harrod. 

Also surviving are three children: Nikki (Josh) Metcalf of Dover, Josh (Jenny) Covault of Harrod, and Natalie (Shawn) Sommers of Harrod; eleven grandchildren-Madilyn, Jackson, Jaden, Blake, Brody, Jaden, Colt, JJ, Joey, Jamisen and Savannah and one great grandson Marlon; two brothers David (Linda) Covault and Richard (Marsha) Covault; and two sisters: Kathy Quigley and Tina McKinnie. 

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MAY 19 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office assisted the FBI in an investigation of child pornography that resulted in the arrest of a fifty-nine-year-old rural Roundhead man.

Mark Butterman was taken into custody on federal charges of receipt and distribution of child pornography. Mr. Butterman was transported to Toledo, by the FBI, and was arraigned on the charges.

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PHOTO Chad Rudesill, volunteer of the year, Josh Kauffman, Hardin Northern Local Schools - Educational Partner of the Year, Dr. Melissa J. Baumann, Honorary Chair, and Business of the Year - Ohio Northern University.

May 19 MEDIA RELEASE__United Way of Hardin County hosted its Annual Meeting on May 16, celebrating another successful year of community service, collaboration and giving. The event brought together local leaders, volunteers, partner agencies and supporters to recognize the outstanding contributions that make a lasting impact on the lives of Hardin County residents.  A highlight of the evening was the presentation of three distinguished awards, honoring individuals and organizations that exemplify the spirit of community partnership:

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MAY 19 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame announces the 2025 Wes Davis Memorial Scholarship recipients.  Allison Woodruff of Riverdale High School and Maddox Underwood of Upper Scioto Valley High School will each receive a one-time $500.00 scholarship towards their academic endeavors at the HCSH of Fame banquet on Saturday, June 14 at St. John's Church in Kenton.

Riverdale High School Class of 2025 - Allison Woodruff
Allison, daughter of Michael and Jessica Woodruff, is a 2025 Riverdale High School graduate. While attending RHS, she compiled 11 Varsity Rs: 4 in cross country, 4 in track, and 3 in soccer. In cross country,

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By Cort Reynolds

BATH – The Ada High School softball team pulled away late to run-rule Columbus Grove 10-0 in the Div. VI district semifinals on a sunny Monday, May 19, at Lima Bath. 

The game was moved up a day due to expected rain Tuesday.

The Ada girls improved to 20-4 overall with the victory in the battle of the Bulldogs. They will face Carey (7-13) in the district finals Thursday, May 22, weather permitting. 

Columbus Grove finished its season 5-17 after their second 10-0 loss to Ada this spring. 

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