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February 2025

Ohio Northern University announces Fall 2024 Dean's List

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The following local students were named to the Dean’s List for fall semester 2024 at Ohio Northern University.

  • Aleece K. Al-Olimat, Engineering
  • Faez H. Alsuhail, Pharmacy
  • Louis J. Blasiole, Engineering
  • Alden S. Boulanger, Business Administration
  • Liam J. Boulanger, Arts and Sciences
  • Hunter Dickson, Law
  • Riley N. Eaton, Arts and Sciences
  • Evan L. Fisher , Engineering
  • Alison G. Gerding, Arts and Sciences
  • Logan J. Hille, Engineering
  • Brenna L. Hissong, Pharmacy
  • Gavin M. Hull, Arts and Sciences
  • Brayden S. Hunsicker, Engineering
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Hamilton C. Combs served in the U.S. Air Force

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Hamilton C. Combs, Jr., age 93, of Ada, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Hamilton was beloved by all who knew him and while his family will miss him, they take comfort in imagining the welcome he received in heaven. The youngest of nine siblings, Hamilton was born to the late Hamilton C. and Stella (Carty) Combs, Sr. in Salyersville, Kentucky on June 12, 1931. He always spoke fondly of his childhood in McGuffey, Ohio. He was a graduate of McGuffey High School.  

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Letter: Thank you, Chad Hays, for new "Scout Shed"

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Girl Scout cookies are here! You can find them at local booths beginning this weekend, February 14. 

One place in Ada you will find them is at Hays Insurance drive-through, but there's a difference this year. Chad Hays, owner of Hays Insurance, has turned what used to be an ATM into a "Scout Shed," complete with heat, electricity, a bench and shelves.

The local Girl Scouts will not have to be outside in the cold at that site and you can purchase your cookies at the window.

The Girl Scouts and Hardin County want to offer a warm thank you to Chad Hays for this example of his community involvement.

To find cookie booths near you, visit https://www.gswo.org/en/cookies/find-cookies.html#notify
 

LaDonna Compton
Hardin County Girl Scout Cookie Coordinator

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Honor Roll announced by Upper Scioto Valley Elementary

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Upper Scioto Valley Elementary has released the following honor roll for the second nine weeks of the 2024-2025 school year.

3rd Grade Honor Roll

All A’s 

Avery Brown, Olivia Eibling, Levi Fall, Leyton Howard, Jake Lightner, Carson Risner, Mylie Shepherd, Colin Walters, Emma Wiseman

A-B Honor Roll

Ellyanna Binau, Ezekiel Johnson, Julianna Mizek, Hunter Moore, Ayden Piehl, Penelope Piper, Adrian Rayo, Adeleigh Rowe, Braxton Yambor

4th Grade Honor Roll

All A’s

Jase Krummrey, Brody Stedman

A-B Honor Roll

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Principal's List and Honor Roll for Upper Scioto Valley Schools, 7th-12th grades

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Upper Scioto Valley High School has announced the following Principal's List and Honor Roll for the second nine weeks of 2024-2025.

PRINCIPAL’S LIST 4.00 to 3.85

Seniors: Sydney Christensen, Cullen Davis, Landon Detwiler, Landon Dunifon, Zackary Goodin, Jesenia Hernandez, Chelsea Jordan, Lauren Kearns, Shalyn Lawrence, Elliana Lemar, Rhiannon Risner, Maddox Underwood

Juniors:  Ivie Gonzalez, Makenzie Hopkins, Noah McCoy, Grace Michels, Jase Prater, Benjamin Tidd

Sophomore: Raegan Castle, Layla Hunsicker, Audrey Lawrence, Justice McCrary, Tanner McDowell, Jesse Prater, Dakota Ream, Michael Stansbery, Lauren Thompson, Macain Underwood, Payten Whitaker

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Ohio Democratic Party Chair to speak in Kenton

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 10, 2025

KENTON __ On Saturday, February 15, the Hardin County Democratic Party will be holding its annual Presidents’ Day Luncheon at the Elks 157 Lodge, 157 E. Franklin Ave., Kenton, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. 

The main speaker will be Elizabeth Walters, chair of the Ohio Democratic Party.  Walters was elected to lead the party in January 2021. She also serves as a council member at-large with the Summit County Council.

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Order tickets for March 22 Beef Banquet

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 10, 2025

Hardin County – The annual Hardin County Beef Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 22 at the Hardin County  Fair Community Building. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. 

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RSVP for March 29 Poultry Banquet

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 10, 2025

Hardin County – The 2025 Hardin County Poultry Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 29 at Missionary Alliance Church located at 15436 OH-309, Kenton, OH 43326. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m.

There is no charge to attend the banquet, but reservations need to be made by March 15 by contacting Catherine Scharf at 419-996-9234 or [email protected]. The OSU Extension office can also take reservations by calling 419-674-2297.

Chicken will be provided as the main course. Each family is asked to bring their most requested, best-tasing side dish and dessert to share.

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Baumgartner wins 2 titles, 8 Ada swimmers advance to districts

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 10, 2025

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA – The Ada High School swim teams competed well at the Div. II sectional meet in the Lima YMCA on February 8, with eight Bulldogs qualifying for districts.

Ada senior Lily Baumgartner captured two individual sectional championships. She touched first in the 100-yard butterfly and 100 backstroke races, automatically advancing her to districts. 

She is on a quest for her fourth straight trip to the state meet in Canton.

“Everyone did amazing,” said Ada head coach Ashley Robey. “Eighty-five percent of events we swam were personal-bests.

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Ada boys basketball seeded 6th 

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 10, 2025

Bulldogs play at top seed T-Birds in round 1

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School boys basketball team was seeded sixth in their tough Elida Northwest 4 Div. VI sectional drawing Sunday, February 9.

The Bulldogs (13-7) play at top seed Lima Central Catholic (13-6) Friday, February 21 at 7 p.m. Ada also played the Thunderbirds in the first round last year, giving LCC a tough game before they advanced to state.

The Ada/LCC survivor advances to take on the victor between third seed Bluffton (12-7) and fifth seed Wayne Trace (11-8) Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:15 p.m. in the Elida district semifinals.

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