April 24, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE__The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties invites the public to attend the Be Seen with Green Kickoff on Friday, May 1, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Spring & Main’s Patio, 147 S. Main Street, Lima.
The free kickoff event will celebrate the start of Mental Health Awareness Month and encourage the community to help light up the region in green throughout May. Attendees can pick up free green lightbulbs, Be Seen with Green window clings, and other promotional swag, such as Be Seen with Green t-shirts, while supplies last.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Community Foundation has announced the following 165 grants made on Tuesday, April 21.
The Hardin County Community Foundation on Tuesday approved the awarding of $426,000 in grants and scholarships through its annual program.
The Grant Committee reported there were 151 grant requests with 114 fully funded and 37 partially funded.
The foundation plans to have grant checks in the mail to recipients by June 1
The funds are generated through earnings on the foundation’s assets.
The organizations, projects and amounts awarded are as follows:
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife confirmed that 40 white-tailed deer taken during the 2025-26 hunting season tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
A total of 6,617 deer were tested for CWD. Positive CWD samples were detected in Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties.
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.
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.
