The 175th Allen County Fair will kick off this Friday August 21. Gates will open at 7am, and the official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4 Friday afternoon. Numerous events activities will take place during the fair's 9-day run. For a complete schedule of events, visit allencofair.com. The runs August 21 through the 29 at the fairgrounds in Lima. Graphic from Allen County Fair Facebook page.
Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Stripes by Stiles. They offer expert outdoor services from mowing to site prep. That includes driveways, yard installs, water lines and professional drainage solutions. Professional mowing services are also offered. More information can be found on the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Facebook page.
Ridgemont Schools' Fall Spirit Store in open through this Friday August 21. Ridgemont apparel and yard signs can be ordered. The store offers t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and more. a link to order can be found on the Ridgemont Local Schools Facebook page.
Ada school students are invited to visit the Ada Public Library after the first day of school for a frozen treat. The library will hold a Back-to-School celebration starting at 3pm on Monday August 24. Students are invited to visit the library after school that day and enjoy a snow cone, The library is located at 320 North Main Street in Ada. Picture and story from Ada Public Library Facebook page.
Ohio Northern University showcased 11 Ada Bulldogs students who decided to stay close to home for their college education. The Ada High School graduates shared why they decided to enroll at ONU. You can here their story on the Ohio Northern University Facebook page.
A Marion man was arrested after a crash that occurred early Sunday morning in the City of Marion. According to the report from the Marion Police Department, 24-year-old Nathan Caserta was driving south on Bartram Avenue, approaching Silver Street at a high rate of speed, and failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection. The vehicle continued southbound where it struck two sheds in the back yard of properties in the 200 block of Breen Avenue. Caserta then […]
A Canal Winchester woman was cited after a one vehicle crash that occurred this past Saturday evening on State Route 15 in Hancock County. According to the report from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 22-year-old Da'Nazja Barnes lost control of her car while driving east on 15. The vehicle went off the road and struck the guardrail resulting in disabling damage. Barnes was not injured. So far, she was been cited for failing to maintain reasonable […]
Eli Yoder The featured speaker for the Hour of Inspiration service at the Hardin County Fair has been announced. Eli Yoder will speak starting at 10:30am on Sunday September 13 in the grandstand on the fairgrounds in Kenton. He is the author of "Undeceived: From Amish Tradition to Christ's Redemption." The service is free with paid admission to the fair which runs September 8 through the 13. Story and photo found on the Hardin County Fair Facebook page.