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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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USDA Designates 7 Ohio Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21, 2026 – This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. The FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, […]

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McGuffey Residents Sought to Serve on Village Council

The Village of McGuffey Council is looking to add a couple of more members. Individuals who are motivated and ready to improve the village are encouraged to apply. If interested, village residents can turn in a letter of interest. You should then attend the next McGuffey Village Council meeting on May 4 at 6pm. Story from here: https://www.facebook.com/villageofmcguffey/videos/1516680582740489

todayApril 22, 2026 60

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ONU Hosting Touch a Truck Event

A "Touch a Truck" event is being held at Ohio Northern University tomorrow evening. The hours are from 5 until 8pm Thursday on the campus in Ada. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office will be participating. You can get an up-close look at their patrol and tactical vehicles, and it's a great opportunity to meet local deputies, ask questions about law enforcement equipment, and see the tools they use every day. K9 Saber will also be on-site and ready for visits. […]

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Anxiety in Childhood Presentation at Ada Public Library

A presentation on Anxiety in Childhood will take place at the Ada Library this evening. That will start at 7pm at 320 North Main Street in Ada. Those attending will learn about how anxiety can show up in childhood, the research behind it, and how to help your child manage daily anxieties. The presentation will be given by Julia Gross, a senior psychology student with a clinical/counseling concentration at Ohio Northern University. Story from: https://www.facebook.com/AdaPublicLibrary

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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