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Statement issued 8:42 a.m. on March 18, 2022

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash that claimed the lives of 2 persons on Thursday evening, March 17, 2022.

At 5:38 p.m. Hardin County Central Dispatch received a report from a passerby of a vehicle off the road and fully engulfed in flames in a field on County Road 75 at County Road 30 in Liberty Township.

Upon their arrival, emergency responders were unable to gain access to the vehicle due to the intensity of the flames. Once the fire was extinguished, the two occupants of the vehicle were discovered to have perished. Their identity has not been released pending positive identification.

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The Hardin County Historical Museums are seeking vendors for the August 13 Artisan & Craft Fair at Hardin County Heritage Farm, 14380 County Rd. 140, Kenton.

To apply, contact Sheena Striker at 419-673-7147 or email [email protected].

Booth fees are 1) outdoor 10 x 10 booth, $50 and 2) outdoor 10 x 20 booth, $80.
The artist is responsible for providing tent, tables and chairs for booth.

Registration can be completed at https://www.hardinmuseums.org/blank-page-5

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CORRECTION: Friday hours of operation corrected

The Cask Room, 127 S. Main, has new proprietors, effective February 28, 2022. Denise D’Arca has purchased the business from founders Steve and Sue Bates.

The biggest change coming to the establishment will be the addition of a menu featuring chicken wings and sandwiches once the food license is issued. D’Arca notes that the atmosphere and staff will stay the same. Her husband and son will assist with bookkeeping and menu, while daughter-in-law Eliza Keller is behind the bar.

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Baseball, softball, soccer and track were all on view at the Ada Village Park this week. Thursday's weather was sunny and possibly perfect.

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Baseball, softball, soccer and track were all on view at the Ada Village Park this week [March 18, 2022]. Thursday's weather was sunny and possibly perfect.

https://www.adaicon.com/feature/202203/track-practice-war-memorial-stadium

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Lawrence C. “Larry” Vivolo, age 79, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:24 a.m. at The Springs of Lima, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 10, 1942, in Warren, Ohio to the late Lawrence C. and Frances (Sherock) Vivolo. In August of 1994 Larry married Marilyn L. Shadley and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Also surviving are his four children: Larry Vivolo of Scotstboro, AL, Tony (Shannon) Vivolo of Las Vegas, NV, Candace (Rob) Malyszek of Moorpark, CA, and Shane (Natalie) Coleman of Alpharetta, GA; five grandchildren: Daniel, Alyssa, Austin, Kaden, and Bailee; and a sister, Nancy Flaviano of Niles.

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