Hardin County Community Foundation Awards $426,000 in Grants and Scholarships

Hardin County Community Foundation Awards $426,000 in Grants and Scholarships

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: Abundant Life Assembly Of God: Night to Shine event […]

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Reunion by the Rails Event Scheduled for April 25

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is holding a Reunion by the Rails event this Saturday from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Hardin County Heritage Center. The event will give guests a unique opportunity to get a closer look at the newly acquired International Car Company caboose and explore fascinating ICC railroad memorabilia that helped shape the community’s story. Everyone is invited to attend, especially current and retired ICC and CSX workers. Hardin County Heritage Center is located […]

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Mathews Has Ride-Along with HCSO

Representative Ty Mathews joined the Hardin County Sheriff's Office for a ride-along Wednesday. He said it was a great opportunity to see the work deputies do every day to keep communities safe. Representative Mathews also said Deputy Garmon was outstanding—professional, attentive, and clearly committed to serving the people of Hardin County. Mathews added that he is grateful for the men and women in uniform. Story and picture from: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573198713798

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Ribbon Cutting Being Held at Ada Business

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new business this afternoon. It will take place at Barbedwire Love Tattoo at 222 North Main Street in Ada. The business will also be celebrating all weekend with an open house and tattoo specials on Friday. Story and picture from: https://www.facebook.com/adaareachamberofcommerce

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2026 Presidential Scholarship Granted

BLUFFTON, Ohio – David Rich, Brownsburg, Ind., has been awarded Bluffton University’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, valued at more than $156,000 over four years. A graduate of Brownsburg High School, Rich is active in extracurricular activities including club soccer. Rich attends Connection Pointe and is the son of Jason Rich and Donna Block. The Presidential Scholarship Competition brings numerous high-achieving high school seniors to campus each year to write an essay in response to a faculty lecture and previously assigned readings. […]

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Plant Sale at Roundhead Park May 16

A Plant Sale is being held at the Roundhead Park on May 16. The hours will be from 9 to 11am. There will be various kinds of plants for sale, including annuals and perennials. You will be able to find anything pertaining to flowers, vegetables and gardening.

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Average Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend

Average prices for a gallon of gasoline continues to decrease. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.02 a gallon today, which is a decrease of eight cents since last Wednesday. The Ohio average is $3.78 a gallon, which is a couple of pennies cheaper than last week. Hardin County's average price per gallon is at $3.61 a gallon, seven cents lower than last week's $3.68. The cheapest average in our region is $3.54 a gallon in Auglaize County, […]

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Miller Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Other Charges; Trial Set for July

Screenshot A Lima woman was arraigned in Hardin County Common Pleas Court this (Wednesday) morning on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter, strangulation, and felonious assault. 64-year-old Donna Jo Miller pleaded not guilty to all charges. Judge Maria Santo set bond at $500,000 cash or surety and scheduled the five-day jury trial to begin July 13. Miller was arrested late last week on the charges connected to the death of Paula Dirmeyer in November of 2025, following an investigation conducted by […]

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Ada High School and Ada Elementary Named 2026 Purple Star Schools

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has recognized Ada High School and Ada Elementary School as Purple Star Schools for the Class of 2026. This distinction reflects the schools’ successful fulfillment of the rigorous standards established by Ohio’s Purple Star Advisory Board. The criteria are designed to ensure schools provide meaningful support to military-connected students and their families. Military-connected youth often face unique academic and social-emotional challenges, particularly during times of transition, activation, and deployment. The Purple Star designation […]

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