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Leis takes AEDG helm; Stratton to lead GLR and advance initiatives

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 19, 2024

The Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG) has announced that Cindy Leis is its new President and CEO. This follows Dave Stratton's transition to President and CEO of the Greater Lima Region (GLR). Stratton has been with AEDG since 2015 and led the organization since 2019. Both boards have approved the transitions, which took effect on Monday, July 15.

This shift marks a new era for both AEDG www.aedg.org  and GLR greaterlimaregion.com/. With Leis at the helm of AEDG and Stratton steering GLR, the two organizations are set to work collaboratively toward shared goals of supporting economic, business, and community development in Allen County and the surrounding region.

Leis’s primary goals will be infrastructure and site preparedness, attraction of new business, supporting existing businesses in Allen County and job creation in Allen County. 

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Registration is open for September 14 Patrick Archer Memorial Softball Tournament

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 19, 2024

The 2024 Patrick Archer Memorial Softball Tournament and Fundraiser is scheduled for September 14, 2024.

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Apollo board of education meets July 22

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 19, 2024

The Apollo Career Center's next regular board of education meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 

The meeting will be held in Apollo's Board room. The meeting agenda is HERE.

BOARD REPRESENTATIVES

Mike Carpenter, Shawnee 
Spencer Clum, Spencerville
Ron Fleming, Ada 
Dennis Fricke, Elida
Yvonne Marrs, Perry
Dan Marshman, Hardin Northern
Ron Mertz, Wapakoneta
Jackie Place Bath 
Jeremy Scoles, Bluffton
Brian Spallinger, Allen East
Ned Stechschulte, Columbus Grove 

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How much is that doggie in the window?

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, July 18, 2024

Hardin County Dog Warden Cody Blair and Sheriff Keith Everhart invite you to "DOGGO DAY," Dog Adoption opportunity on July 20 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Hardin County Dog Warden's Office and Dog Kennel, 49 Jones Rd., Kenton. This pup and all the other dogs will be $30 including shots, microchip, spayed or neutered, tags adoption fee and a collar. Hot dogs and face painting, too!

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Allen County OVI checkpoint on July 19

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 18, 2024

The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Allen County on the evening of July 19. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

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Pie lovers invited to compete in 2nd annual Farmers & Merchants contest

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 18, 2024

The Ada Ohio Historical Society hopes you're hungry! The organization is hosting its 2nd annual pie eating contest at the 2024 Farmer's & Merchant's Picnic.

The contest will be held at 2:30 on Saturday August 10 at Ada War Memorial Park.

If you would like to represent your local club/school/organization/team/office in the contest, contact Stephanie Riess VanAtta at 419-722-0270.

You may reach VanAtta by text, Facebook message or by leaving a voicemail. 

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