University of Findlay Awards Ohio’s First Lady Fran DeWine Honorary Doctorate

University of Findlay Awards Ohio’s First Lady Fran DeWine Honorary Doctorate

Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine (front middle) is ceremoniously hooded by University of Findlay President Richard Ludwick, J.D., D.Ed. (left), President Emerita Katherine Fell (back middle), Ph.D., and UF Trustee Gulshan Mehta (right). FINDLAY, Ohio - The University of Findlay last week presented Ohio’s First Lady Fran DeWine with an Honorary Doctorate of Arts and Letters, celebrating her dedication to children’s literacy in the Buckeye State. "Fran DeWine has honorably served the State of Ohio and its citizens with her […]

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Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee to Hold Public Meeting Thursday

The Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, October 15, at 10 a.m. in Columbus. The meeting will take place at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency building, located at 2855 West Dublin-Granville Road. A call-in option will be available beginning at 9:50 a.m. by calling 877-304-9269 and entering conference passcode 9611324. Agenda topics include reviews of AMBER Alerts, Blue Alerts, Endangered Missing Child Alerts and Endangered Missing Adult Alerts. Committee members will also discuss alerts training, revisions to the […]

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Kenton Rotary Hears From Retired Judge on Law and the Four-Way Test

David Faulkner, a retired judge and longtime Rotarian celebrating his 60th year with Rotary, recently spoke to the Kenton Rotary Club about the similarities between governmental law and Rotary’s Four-Way Test. Faulkner said he believes a lack of respect for one another and the law has contributed to the decline of society. Rotary’s Four-Way Test encourages members to consider four questions when making decisions in business and everyday life: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will […]

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Ohio Northern University Honors Donors at Annual Lehr Society Dinner

Ohio Northern University celebrated and thanked a group of donors who supported the university's mission during the annual H.S. Lehr Society dinner last week. In addition to recognizing Life Lehr members and Life Lehr Associate members, the University bestowed its 2026 Outstanding Corporate Partner Award to the Kern Family Foundation and 2026 Outstanding Philanthropist Award to Judy and Oscar Mifsud. Founded in 1974, the Lehr Society is a special group of donors who share a common interest in sustaining ONU […]

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Obituary for Frederick Clyde Warren

Frederick Clyde Warren, affectionately known as “Fred,” passed away at his residence in Russells Point, Ohio, on October 10th, 2026. Fred was born in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late John T. and Roberta Warren. At an early age, Fred began working alongside his father at the family’s John Deere dealership, where he developed a lifelong love for equipment and business. He went on to become the youngest International Harvester dealer in the United States and later built a successful career […]

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Wyandot County Community Foundation Recognizes 2026 Grant Recipients

Wyandot County Community Foundation gathered with 2026 grant recipients on Tuesday. It was an opportunity to learn more about the organizations, and their specific projects that will be funded through the grants. 15 organizations received grants this year. 2026 Grant Recipients: Carey Elementary Schools - Stationary Desk Bike for Inclusive Learning Carey Food Pantry/Clothing Bank - Hot Box Pest Treatment Unit Emanuel UCC/The Mud Church - Neighborhood Lunchbox Projecg Marion Technical College Foundation - Instructional Innovation Cart & Display Initiative […]

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Ada Public Forum to Focus on Budget, Proposals and Community Priorities

Fiscal Officer Lydia Fountaine will present a public forum on "Budget Education & Exploration" on Tuesday, October 20 in Ada. It will take place from 5:00 until 6:00 that evening in Council Chambers in the Ada Municipal Building. It is an opportunity for village residents to learn, ask questions, and explore how their local government plans for the Village's future. On the agenda are topics including Understand the Budget, Explore the Proposals, Ask Questions, and Focus on Priorities.

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Ada Bulldog Connect Returns for Visits at Vancrest

Ada Bulldogs Ada Bulldog Connect has returned. 6th grade students from Ada are back at Vancrest each Thursday after school, building connections and friendships with residents. This past week, students enjoyed painting fall pictures with leaves and sharing meaningful conversations. These special visits bring generations together and create opportunities for learning, laughter, and friendship.

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Brock Crace Named First Winner of Hardin Community School Inspiration Contest

Hardin County Sheriff's Office The Hardin County Sheriff's Office announced that Brock Crace was the very first winner of the new inspiration contest at the Hardin Community School. Every couple of weeks, Deputy Donnie Deckling will have a custom canvas picture made featuring an inspirational quote and a life lesson. The challenge for the students is to write down, in their own words, exactly what that lesson means to them and how it applies to their lives. Along with two […]

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