FROM FACEBOOK__The United Way of Hardin County Annual Meeting will take place on May 14, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m. at Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, followed immediately by the Bonnie McBride Auction.
All are invited to attend. The United Way will share 2025-2026 campaign successes and celebrate partners and volunteers.
BLUFFTON __On May 1, Pirate senior Jenna Downey signed a letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Ohio Northern University, where she will swim for the Polar Bears.
Downey is a three-time state qualifier and holds school records in the 50-yard freestyle, 100 freestyle, and 100 butterfly. She is also part of record-setting teams in the 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay, and 200 medley relay.
In addition to her success in the pool, she is a member of the Bluffton High School soccer team.
FROM FACEBOOK__Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio is hosting a golf fundraising event to "help us make and sustain our matches between Bigs and Littles, and give them the opportunity to ignite their potential!"
The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at Hidden Creek Golf Course, 6245 Sugar Creek Rd., Lima. Luncheon will be provided on site, compliments of Arby's.
Dinner will be provided by Buffalo Wild Wings at 2948 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH 45805. Silent auction available.
Other notable sponsors include AllState Insurance - Brianne Marshall, Raising Cane's.
FROM FACEBOOK__Governor Mike DeWine will attend the May 15 dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park in Alger, according to an announcement by Village Administrator Paul Osborne.
The Governor is scheduled to attend at 2:00 p.m. during an afternoon and evening "Party in the Park."
The dedication celebrations include:
1:00 Food trucks and games all day with the starting at
By Katie Ware
West Central Ohio Land Conservancy (WCOLC), Executive Director [email protected]
As the West Central Ohio Land Conservancy (WCOLC) enters its 20th year, we are proud to celebrate an important milestone for land conservation in our region: the completion of our first agricultural conservation easement in Hancock County!
