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PICTURED: GROB CNC shop.

GROB Systems, Inc., a Bluffton developer of manufacturing systems and machine tools, announced a new partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, bringing precision 5-Axis GROB machines to the 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions at its Concord, North Carolina campus.

In production at Hendrick Motorsports are three GROB Universal 5-Axis Machining Centers including two G350a machines and one G550a machine.

"GROB proudly announces our partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, bringing together two companies of precision engineering with a shared legacy of excellence," said Michael Hutecker, CEO of GROB Systems, Inc. "With GROB's trusted machinery bolstering the team's renowned capabilities, we hope to pave the path for future triumphs on the track. As longtime partners of General Motors, we're excited to fuel Hendrick Motorsports' success with our cutting-edge equipment, driving innovation, and performance to new heights."

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Liberty Township provided minutes from the February 19 park board meeting including the following details.

  • The board purchased a program from Field Data Management which will list all of the Ada school’s athletic events online.
  • On April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse, the stadium will be open and park manager Ken Wolke will explore getting some food trucks.
  • Ohio Northern offered student assistance to help clean up the park for spring on February 29. 
  • Track resurfacing at War Memorial Stadium will start as soon as track season is complete. 

The next park board meeting is March 18.

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Research results program on March 20

HARDIN COUNTY__Should I plant corn or soybean first in the spring? What crop has the smallest yield penalty for delayed planting? Can you adjust your management practices to mitigate losses due to late planting? How are diseases affected by planting date?

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March 2024 events that are open to the public have been announced by Wing's Support and Recovery center, 111 E. Columbus St., Kenton. See the full calendar HERE.

  • Yoga has been added on Tuesdays with certified yoga instructor and community member Jami Dellifield.
  • St. Patrick's Day celebration at 1:00 p.m. on March 15.
  • Easter celebration at noon on March 29, serving lunch and dessert.

The center notes, "We have been graciously donated extra laundry soap, so if someone is in need of doing their laundry here at Wing's, we have the supplies!"

Shower, laundry, breakfast and lunch are available at the center Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance has hired Deb Phillips as Director of Chamber and Tourism. 

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Simplified codes cut 610,000 words

The state of Ohio has announced that the 2024 Ohio Building (OBC), Mechanical (OMC), and Plumbing Codes (OPC) rules go into effect on Friday, March 1, 2024 with significant reductions in both overall word count as well as regulatory restrictions.

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