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$300 million wind farm on the horizon in USV school district in 2017

$1.7 million annual tax benefit with $200,000 added to the county's general fund

By Monty Siekerman
A $300 million wind farm is closer to being built with a power purchase agreement signed between EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc., of Pittsburgh and Amazon Web Services, an Amazon.com company.

This is the single largest development project in Hardin County history. Taxing units - including USV school and the Alger/McGuffey area may receive more tax income.

Two replacement levies for Ada War Memorial Park on Tuesday's ballot

Ada North voters decide fate of wine and mixed beverages for sale at Ada Express Mart

By Monty Siekerman
There are two replacement levies, one for 1.5 mills and one for 1 mill, on Tuesday's ballot for the Ada War Memorial Park.

Both levies replace those approved by voters in the 1970s. Since then, inflation has cut into what can be accomplished with the property tax income that was generated by the expiring levies.

"The budget has been very tight the last few years," commented Tony Wolke, long-time park board member. "We hope the voters approve both of the five-year levies."

Texas Tech University law professor to discuss presidential advisors’ role

Dean’s Lecture Series Nov. 10

Professor William R. Casto of Texas Tech University will present “Advising Presidents: Private Advice and Public Advocacy” at noon on Thursday, Nov. 10, in the large moot courtroom at the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. The talk, which is part of the Dean’s Lecture Series, is free and open to the public.

Los Angeles PR agency owner Nov. 18 Women L.E.A.D. speaker

Event at The Inn at ONU

Women L.E.A.D. features Andrea Adams-Miller, Los Angeles PR and talent agency owner, as its featured speaker, Friday, Nov. 18, at a banquet luncheon at The Inn at ONU. The program is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Seating is limited, so RSVP by calling 419-673-4131 or email [email protected] by Nov. 9. Cost is $20 per person. Make checks payable to HCCBA.

ONU men picked to finished 5th in OAC

The Ohio Northern men's basketball team has been picked to finish fifth in the 2016-17 Ohio Athletic Conference coaches poll, voted on by league coaches. 

Northern received 50 points in the poll and is seeking its second consecutive upper division finish under first-year head coach Rich Bensman.

John Carroll and Marietta were selected to finish tied for first in the conference with 77 points and five first place votes each, while the Baldwin Wallace was picked to finish third with 60 points.

Bensman returns six players with starting experience and looks to build on a 9-9 record in the OAC a year ago.

"Fall" back one hour tonight!

Daylight Saving Time ends tonight. Before going to bed turn all your clocks back one hour.

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