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Cloyce W. Hattery, age 91, of Edgerton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Parkview Care Center.

He was born on January 26, 1935, in Alger, Ohio, to Walter and Edith (Riley) Hattery.

Cloyce is survived by four daughters: Teresa (Joe) Hiler, Kelly Harper, Kim (Dave) Gerkin, and Vicki (Roy) Rethmel; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother: Virgil Hattery.

Cloyce was a graduate of Alger High School. He worked as a Park Ranger for the Department of Natural Resources for many years.

A private family service will be held at Preston Cemetery, Alger. 

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Hardin County Dog Warden is hosting a Dog Days of Summer Community Dog Walk & Adoption Meet and Greet at 4:00 p.m. on June 19 at Courthouse Square in Kenton.

The event is a fun-filled afternoon of walking, wagging tails and finding forever homes.

Bring your pups for a free pup cup or find a dog that needs a forever home. 

• Please, no retractable leashes!

• Bring poop bags and pick up after your pup!

• Make sure your dog is dog-friendly!

 

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Ada man injured in two-vehicle incident

MEDIA RELEASE__The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 16, 2026, at approximately 5:58 A.M. on Lincoln Highway and County Road 15 in Orange Township. 

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MEDIA RELEASE_Ohio State University Extension of Hardin County has collected unofficial township rainfall data for April. Fifteen volunteer rainfall reporters in respective townships have been collecting rainfall amounts for the past 34 consecutive years. Rainfall amounts are recorded from only one section per township.

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FROM FACEBOOK_The Ada Public Library is hosting a dinosaur-themed tea party this Saturday. Here are the details as per its Facebook page:

Who says dinosaurs can't be fancy? We're inviting girls aged 3-7 (and their favorite grown-up) to join us for a Tea-Rex Party this Saturday, June 20 at noon. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite party dress or dinosaur outfit. Think tutus and tails! We'll enjoy juice and treats, listen to dinosaur stories, and even have a craft to take home.

Please register for this event in advance. Visit the library or call us at 419-634-5246 to sign up. 

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Access to GROB and adjacent businesses changes on June 22

MEDIA RELEASE__The Village of Bluffton would like to inform residents, visitors and motorists of an upcoming traffic pattern change affecting access along State Route 103 near I-75.

Beginning June 22, due to road construction, there will be no traffic access to eastbound State Route 103 between the I-75 Northbound ramps and Pocono Drive. Motorists should use the posted detour route to reach the area. All I-75 ramps will remain open.

The new traffic pattern begins Monday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. and continues until Friday, July 10, weather permitting.

Detour route

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