Area Agency on Aging 3 to Host “Hope in Every Step” 5K Run/Walk in Support of Elder Justice and Fall Prevention

Area Agency on Aging 3 to Host “Hope in Every Step” 5K Run/Walk in Support of Elder Justice and Fall Prevention

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 […]

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Black’s Shady Knoll Orchard Planning Harvest on the Knoll Event

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 […]

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Bluffton University offers $1,000 annual award to students who visit campus

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 […]

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Village of Alger Updating Local Contractor and Vendor Contact List

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 […]

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Early Intervention Bringing Play Time Activities to Hardin County Fair

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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Box Tops Program Supports Kenton Elementary Activities

Kenton Elementary School PTO Shopping with the Box Tops for Education app can help support Kenton Elementary student activities. All you have to do is download the app and scan your receipts. You can use code VMKB9MDT when you join to earn 50 Bonus Box Tops. Kenton Elementary's goal is to raise $500 for student activities. For questions, please contact Amy Steinman at steinman.amy@icloud.com. For more updates, be sure to follow Kenton Elementary School PTO on Facebook.

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North Union to Honor Military, First Responders at Appreciation Night

North Union High School North Union High School is sponsoring Military and First Responder Appreciation Night during the home football game against Benjamin Logan on Friday, October 2. As a way to thank them for their service, all active military, veterans and first responders, with service ID, will receive free admission into the game. They will also receive a voucher for the concession stand. Special recognition for the individuals will be made during the game.

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Alger Events Committee Planning Fall Fling, Seeks Community Volunteers

The Village of Alger The Alger Events Committee is working on bringing back family fun in the village. Residents who would like to be part of the team are encouraged to attend the next meeting at the Ray Brown Memorial Park on September 15 at 5:30 pm. The committee is planning the first big event, which is Fall Fling on October 3 at the park in Alger. The day will feature a car show, vendors, hayrides, food trucks and more, […]

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Bellefontaine Firefighters Earn Rope Rescue Technician Certifications

The Bellefontaine Fire Department announced that Firefighter/Paramedics Brandon Stevens and Seth Snow have successfully recently completed the Rope Rescue Technician course through Crash Course Village. The two have been awarded their Rope Rescue Technician certifications. This advanced training strengthens the department’s technical rescue capabilities and enhances their ability to perform high-angle and complex rescue operations safely and effectively. Stevens and Snow's achievement reflect a strong commitment to professional development and to the safety of the Bellefontaine community.

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