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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

2:00 Dedication ceremony

3:00-6:00 Live music

6:00 Inaugural baseball game on the new field

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!

APRIL 25 MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society announced “A Museum in the Making” at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center on Main Street, Bluffton on Thursday, April 23, 2026.  

During this presentation, the Society disclosed plans to purchase and renovate two adjacent properties on North Main Street that are intended to become the future BOHS Museum.  Attendees learned what is planned for the museum, the projected timeline, and plenty of questions were asked about this exciting project.   

To learn more about Lifeline of Ohio, visit lifelineofohio.org

In observance of National Donate Life Month, OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital partnered with Lifeline of Ohio to host a flag-raising ceremony, bringing together caregivers, donor families and transplant recipients to reflect on the lasting impact of organ, eye and tissue donation.

MEDIA RELEASE__ODOT District 1 has issued the following traffic advisory for Hardin County:

About the project
Micro surface State Route 309 between the Allen County line and the railroad west of Kenton, including the overlap section of State Route 235.

Project schedule
Estimated begin:  May 2026
Estimated end:  July 2026

Traffic impacts
Temporary lane closures.

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