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FROM FACEBOOK__Warmer weather has the United Way of Hardin County looking forward to its 3rd Annual Golf Outing on May 30. Teams are welcome to register now.

Proceeds benefit Hardin County partner agencies.

Contact the United Way or REGISTER ONLINE HERE.

MAY 30
Memorial Park Golf Club - Kenton, Ohio
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

  • Lunch provided
  • Teams of 4

$30 / Member with Cart
$45 / Member No Cart
$65/Non-Member

Mulligans and skins available.
 

Jeff Fries (Ada HS '76) to be inducted in Hall of Fame

MEDIA RELEASE__The Class of 2026 Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be held at St. John's Evangelical Church at 221 East Carrol Street, Kenton on Saturday, June 20, 2026.  

Tickets are now on sale for $30.00 each and are available for purchase at both Quest Kenton locations as well as Quest in Ada. 

No tickets will be sold at the door, and tickets are on a first come first serve basis.  

Doors will open at 5 p.m. for "Meet and Greet"; dinner at 6 p.m. and induction ceremonies to follow.  

This year's 2026 enshrinees include: 

FROM FACEBOOK__The Village of McGuffey has announced a community yard sale weekend for May 28-29-30.

If you plan to have a sale, please message your address to the village Facebook page.

A list of sale addresses will be distributed.

FROM FACEBOOK__On April 16, the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance celebrated "An Unforgettable Night of Excellence."

Organizers responded, "What a spectacular evening! Last night, we gathered at Ohio Northern University for the Alliance Annual Awards Gala & Banquet to celebrate the people and organizations that make Hardin County thrive."

2025 Award Winners

Alger will host a Party in the Park to celebrate Baseball Hall of Famer

MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Historical Museums and the Village of Alger have announced the dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park on Thursday, May 14 at 1007 N. Ohio St., Alger, Ohio.

A "Party in the Park" will begin at 1:00 p.m. and continue throughout the afternoon. A formal ceremony will feature music, a ceremonial first pitch, and remarks from state and local dignitaries.

A souvenir Ray Brown Memorial Park baseball will be given to the first 200 attendees.

Above, L-R) Paul Osborne, Bob Carder, Michelle Laubis, Daryl Flowers, Michael P. Kasler

By Alec Keller

On Tuesday, April 14, the Ada Rotary Club hosted five candidates who are competing for an open Hardin County Commission seat. Each was given an opportunity to outline qualifications and share their vision for the county’s future.

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