September 2023

Heidelberg University and Ohio Northern University’s Claude W. Petit College of Law are partnering to accelerates entry into law school for Heidelberg undergrads.

The two universities convened on Ohio Northern’s campus to formalize an agreement that creates a 3+3 pathway to streamline the process for students to complete a bachelor’s degree at HU and pursue their Juris Doctor degree at ONU in six years, instead of the traditional seven.

Linda L. (Allen) Pedersen, age 79, of Lima and formerly of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.   

She was born on March 13, 1944, in Alger, Ohio to the late Adam and Marie (Nichols) Allen. On June 28, 1963, Linda married Russell T. “Pete” Pedersen, Jr. and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2023.  

Deborah J. Madigan Seffernick, age 70, of Harrod, passed away at her residence.  

She was born on June 20, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Paul and Martha (Barhorst) Madigan. Deborah was married to Norman “Nick” Seffernick who preceded her in death on July 18, 1986.  

Agriculture Hall of Fame Awards Banquet is December 5
Hall of Fame application

HARDIN COUNTY--Applications are being accepted for the 2023 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame through the end of business on October 16. Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily because of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County, Ohio.

Outstanding agriculturalists may be nominated by individuals or organizations. Nomination forms are available at the Hardin County OSU Extension office; the form is also attached above.

Completed forms must be returned to the OSU Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, Ohio, 43326.

The purpose of the Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor outstanding contributions to agriculture by Hardin County people. Annual awards will be made to men or women who have been instrumental to the success and excellence of agriculture, either as a farmer or in an agricultural related field.