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.
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.
