KENTON __ The United Way of Hardin County board members met to allocate funding for the 2025/26 year. The UWHC approved funding for all 14 of the agencies that applied.
These awards will be given out at the United Way’s Annual Meeting, which will take place May 15 at The Coterie in Kenton, starting at 4:30 p.m.
The public is invited to attend the event which will include a 2024 year in review, announcements of 2024 volunteer, partner, and business of the year, and the Bonnie McBride Pie Auction.
Dr. Melissa Baumann from Ohio Northern University will be recognized as outgoing Campaign Chair. The event will include light snacks and beverages.
Provided by the Hardin County Community Foundation
The Hardin County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved the awarding of 143 grants at its quarterly meeting Tuesday in Kenton.
The Grant Committee met on April 4 to review the 157 requests for funding before selecting the 143 proposals.
The announcement of the grant recipients is expected by May 1.
The foundation’s assets were at $13,518,000 as of March 31, which is down 3.9% for the year amid the market’s volatility, according to Chandon Simonis from Stratos Wealth Partners. That followed a strong 2024 when assets were up 17%.
Community resources for mental health and recovery, local stories and hope
LIMA __ The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties has launched a new podcast: We Care Conversations. Hosted by Cody Ridenour and Elisa Bradley, the monthly podcast features conversations with guests about mental health, recovery and the stigmas that keep people from getting help.
Ridenour is a media professional who’s worked with the MHRSB for over a decade, helping the public learn about services but approaching mental health with the curiosity of someone still learning.
Remember to have your photo ID ready when you vote early in person. Your ID can't be expired, but the address doesn't have to match where you live now.
In observance of Safe Digging Month, Common Ground Alliance (CGA) – the national association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them, and their communities – recently announced results from a recent national survey which found 27.2 million Americans planning digging projects in the next year will not contact their local 811, putting themselves and their communities at risk of utility service disruptions, costly fines and repairs, and even serious injury or death.
You are cordially invited to our Annual Meeting May 15th at The Coterie. This is a casual event, with appetizers and beverages available. Please come between 4:30 and 5:00 to mix and mingle. Our business meeting will begin at 5:00, with a year in review, and our 2024 awards. We will follow this with the recognition or our outgoing and incoming board members, and our 2025 partner agencies. We will end the evening with the Bonnie McBride Pie Auction.
