Sidney Gossard had a great week at the Hardin County Fair. She had Grand Champion Market lamb and also Fifth Overall. Sidney also won the Senior division of showmanship which qualifies her for the Showman of Showmen contest.
Myah Keckler, an Ada fourth grader, won two awards at the Hardin County Fair.
This is Myah's first year showing pigs at the fair. She placed 2nd for showmanship with her pig, Duke, and 3rd place in her class for market gilt with her pig, Cherry.
She is a member of Liberty Belles and Boys 4 H Club.
Ohio Northern University alum and ONU faculty adjunct Ronda Lehman was named president of Mercy Health's Lima market. Lehman served as president of the Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Medical Center since March 2019.
Lehman will oversee operations, quality, service and growth goals for the Lima market, which includes Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center and the various outpatient services.
Her collaborative leadership style and commitment to operational excellence will continue to advance growth in the Lima market. Her appointment was effective Sept. 1.
Bob Baxter will continue as a leader in the Mercy Health ministry as president of the Toledo market.
Four Troop 124 scouts moved up in rank or received merit badges at the Fall Court of Honor held at the scout cabin in the Ada War Memorial Park.
• Donald Waters attained the Life rank only one step away from Eagle.
• Jadon Holbrook earned the first of seven ranks by becoming a Scout.
• Cooper Dappert completed his Space Exploration merit badge.
• Robby Waters reached the coveted Boy Scouts of America First Class rank.
Don Spar is the scoutmaster and Tom Lehman is the assistant scout master of Troop 124.
The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on South Davis Street in Forest on Sunday night.
The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of two adults and three children, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits of personal hygiene items and stuff animals for the children.
“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”
