MAY 5 MEDIA RELEASE (LIMA)__Crime Victim Services is seeking volunteer facilitators to mediate conversations between crime victims and those who harmed them.
MAY 7 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announces the selection of Jennifer Ramge as the Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator & Alliance Program Assistant.
In her role as Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator, Ramge will be responsible for promoting business activation and development by coordinating the Downtown Kenton Building & Business Owners Association (DBA), supporting historic preservation, planning events and collaborating with other organizations.
MAY 2 MEDIA RELEASE__Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, in partnership with CASA, Crime Victim Services, Perry Local Schools and the Ohio Department of Youth Services, is proud to announce a Mental Health Awareness Symposium on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Perry Local Schools, 2770 E Breese Rd, Lima, Ohio.
This free and powerful event will feature keynote speaker Seth Gehle, a Lima native whose story of trauma, resiliency and healing has inspired audiences nationwide.
MAY 1 MEDIA RELEASE__The West Central Ohio Land Conservancy (WCOLC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kathryn Ware as its first Executive Director. This milestone is made possible through the award of a three year grant of $56,600 from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.
April 29 Media Release from Ohio Division of Wildlife Offices
State Wildlife Officer Payton Phenicie, assigned to Wyandot County, received information regarding potential wildlife violations committed by a group of hunters. During the 2024 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, Officer Phenicie contacted the group and discovered multiple violations. Three individuals received summonses and pleaded guilty to taking more than one antlered deer per licensed year, possessing a shotgun or rifle loaded with more than three shells, and providing false game check information. Two antlered deer were seized as evidence and one individual paid $500 in restitution.
Registration Forms must be postmarked by August 1, 2025
April 23 Media Release__The Hardin County Agricultural Society is hosting a cheerleading competition at the Hardin County Fair on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. The competition is for school squads, recreation squads, local gyms, and USASF teams.
The competition will have tumbling & non-tumbling and stunting & non-stunting divisions in the following three categories: COMPETITION (3 minute limit); GAME DAY (3 minute limit) **Incorporates Fight Song, Crowd-Leading and Band Chant w/transitions; or FIGHT SONG ONLY (1 minute limit).
