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Alger Council Rescinds Ray Brown Memorial Park Name, Seeks Further Community Input

At its April meeting this week, Alger village council members voted to change the name of the Ray Brown Memorial Park back to its original name, which is the Alger Park, but that may not be the end of the story. Council passed a resolution in August of 2024 to rename the park in honor of Brown who pitched in the pre-integration Negro Leagues for a legendary Homestead Grays team that also featured Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, and Cool Papa […]

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Click, Mathews Introduce Legislation to Better Manage Waste in Ohio

COLUMBUS - Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) are introducing legislation to address the issue of solid waste management in the state. The legislation, which is a companion bill to Senate Bill 147 introduced by Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin), will empower counties to act in the best interest of constituents without pleading for permission from surrounding counties.  It will also create an orderly process to withdraw, distribute the resources equitably and initiate a new solid waste district better […]

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Ada Public Library to Host Next ‘STEAM Saturday’ This Weekend

Photo: Ada Public Library The Ada Public Library will be hosting their next STEAM Saturday this weekend on April 12th. The event will take place Saturday at noon at the Ada Public Library, located at 320 N. Main Street in Ada. If you’ve got curious kiddos in your life, this might be just the thing to spark their curiosity. Children in K-8th grades are invited to come enjoy a good mix of learning and fun. For questions or more information, […]

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OHSAA Announces Spring State Tournament Venues and Dates

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Spring sports are underway across Ohio and the Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the dates and host venues for the state tournaments. The College of Wooster will host the boys tennis state tournament for the second-consecutive year and Wittenberg University will host the boys volleyball state tournament for the third-consecutive year. The track and field state tournament returns to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University after being hosted at Welcome Stadium in […]

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Marion County Grand Jury Indicts Parents in Infant’s Death from Dog Attack

Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan, recently announced an indictment against parents involved in the fatal dog attack of their infant child last year. The Marion County Grand Jury has brought felony charges against Blake Bates and Alyssa Smith, the parents involved in the death of their 6-month-old infant due to a vicious dog attack. The incident occurred on April 28, 2024, at the couple’s home on Miami Street in Marion. The Marion County Grand Jury charged Blake Bates and Alyssa […]

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Kenton Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Monday Evening

A Kenton woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred around 6:30 Monday evening in the 300 block of South High Street. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 33-year-old Rebecca Reed drove her car from a parked position on High Street failing to see a southbound vehicle being operated by 33-year-old Michael Hale. The resulting collision caused disabling damage to both vehicles. Reed was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital with suspected serious injuries. The crash remains […]

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Don’t Miss Out: Autism Life Center to Host Support Meeting This Evening in Lima

Photo: Autism Life Center Autism Life Center will be hosting their next Autism Support Meeting this evening from 6:00-7:30pm in the Journey Building at Lima Community Church. If you're looking for a group of understanding autistic adults and/or parents and caregivers, then this might be the group for you. Whether you're new to autism, waiting for the diagnosis, or have been on this journey for a while, Autism Life Center invites you to join them. You do not have to […]

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Kenton Lions Club Hosts Sheriff Everhart, Plans Community Projects and More at April Meeting

Pictured Left to Right, Harding Co. Sheriff Keith Everhart, Lion President Jason Van Buskirk. The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd, at the Kenton Elks.  The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Lion President Jason Van Buskirk with 20 members and a guest present.   Guest Speaker:  Sheriff Keith Everhart spoke to the Lions about the upcoming levy that failed in November.  He emphasized that the Levy is a Renewal, Not a “new” […]

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Next DBA and Speaker Series Meeting Set for May 12 in Kenton

Photo: Kenton Historic Courthouse District The Kenton Historic Courthouse District will hold a DBA and Speaker Series meeting on Wednesday, May 12. It will start at 11:30am at the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance in Kenton. Caity Ledley, Market Manager of Market on Main, will be the featured speaker. She will be discussing the Market on Main dates of operation for 2025, special event dates; including details about food vendors, music and other planned activities, and how to register […]

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