Upgrades are now installed on Ada school buses thanks to a grant awarded earlier this year. The Ada School District was awarded just over $16,000 through the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program. The statewide initiative, announced by Ohio officials in January of this year, was designed to help make student transportation even safer. Ada school buses are now equipped with fully illuminated stop signs and LED lighting upgrades.
Hardin Northern was awarded a $31,500 School Safety Security grant. The money will be used towards the overall costs of installing and upgrading the schools access controls throughout the district. The grant is through the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. School officials expressed their appreciation for everyone who helped with securing the grant.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced yesterday the recertification of two Ohio law enforcement agencies for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Agencies completing the certification process have adopted and implemented the initial two standards regarding use of force and hiring and recruitment while the recertification process takes place on a revolving, three to four-year cycle. Please see list below of recently recertified agencies: Milford Police Department (Clermont) Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office […]
Photo: Marion Palace Theatre MARION, OH – A whole new world is coming to the Marion Palace Theatre as more than 100 local young performers prepare to bring Disney’s Aladdin JR. to the stage for three performances, October 2–4, 2026. This Jr. Palace production brings the beloved Disney story to life with a huge cast of young performers filling the stage with music, dancing, colorful characters, comedy, and adventure. Featuring favorite songs including “A Whole New World,” “Friend Like Me,” […]
LIMA, Ohio — Area Agency on Aging 3 will host the Hope in Every Step 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road in Lima. Sponsored by Global Meals, the family-friendly event will support the Ohio Department of Aging’s 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign. Check-in and race-day registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the park’s Wyandot Shelter, with the 5K beginning at 9 a.m. The race-day registration fee is $25. Participants […]
Black's Shady Knoll Orchard Black's Shady Knoll Orchard is holding a Harvest on the Knoll event on October 3. The family friendly event will offer apple tastings, face painting, food trucks, and you will be able to pick pumpkins. More activity is being planned and will be announced soon. Harvest on the Knoll will run from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the orchard, located on State Route 31 just over a mile north of Mt. Victory. For more information […]
BLUFFTON, Ohio— Bluffton University is making a college education even more affordable for prospective students while encouraging them to experience the university for themselves. Beginning with students entering in fall 2027, Bluffton is offering a $1,000 annual award to eligible first-time freshmen and transfer students who complete a qualifying on-campus visit by Dec. 15 of the year before they enroll. Students entering in fall 2027 must visit by Dec. 15, 2026, while students entering in fall 2028 must visit by […]
The Village of Alger Village of Alger officials are working to build and update the contact list of local and area contractors, vendors, and service providers who may be interested in performing work for the village in the future. If you would like to have your business added, email the required information to administrator@thevillageofalger.gov. If your business would like to be added to the contact list, please submit the following information: • Business or contractor name • Contact person's name […]
Hardin County Early Intervention Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities announced that Play Time with Early Intervention will be at the Hardin County Fair next week. You can visit the Children's Tent at the fair for a variety of fun activities, including a corn pit and bean bag toss. There will also be a sensory trailer. They will be there Wednesday, September 9 from noon until 3:00 pm and Friday, September 11 from 10:00 am until noon.
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