To enjoy the celebration of Alger native and Negro Leagues baseball star Ray Brown at the dedication of a park in his name, you didn’t have to be from Alger and you didn’t have to be a baseball fan. On May 14, supporters from near and far came to Alger to witness a lasting tribute to an outstanding individual and to applaud the people who made Ray Brown Memorial Park happen.
MEDIA RELEASE_United Way of Hardin County proudly hosted its annual meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026, marking another year of meaningful service, collaboration, and generosity. The event brought together local leaders, volunteers, partner agencies, and supporters to celebrate the collective impact that strengthens Hardin County communities.
The event highlighted the work of 2025/26 Honorary Chairs, Jayna and Zach Jansen, owners of Scooter’s Coffee, and included the presentation of four distinguished awards honoring individuals and organizations that embody the spirit of partnership and civic engagement:
MEDIA RELEASE__A new policy brief released this week by researchers Jessica Swanson, Ph.D., Curtis Ware, and Gabriel Mott provides a comprehensive analysis of Ohio’s ongoing “unofficial moratorium” on executions, highlighting the growing complexities and consequences of the state’s prolonged pause on capital punishment.
The May 14 dedication ceremony to be attended by Gov. Mike DeWine at the Ray Brown Memorial Park, 1014 N Ohio St, Alger, will begin at 2:00 p.m.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park in Alger, Ohio, on Thursday, May 14, is a remarkable ending to a long-forgotten story. Only in recent years has it become locally known that Negro League star pitcher and Baseball Hall of Fame honoree Ray Brown was born in the village in 1906.
FROM FACEBOOK_The Ada High School Foundation would like to recognize Jacque Sperling and her family for their continued support.
The Robert T. Sperling Scholarship was established in 1996 after he lost his battle with cancer. Bob was a math teacher at Ada Local Schools starting in 1975. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University, was a member of the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. “RT” cared. He wanted to teach his students and wanted them to be better.
This year’s $500 scholarship recipient, who will pursue a career in a field related to math, will be announced Monday, May 18 at the Senior Awards dinner.
