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ONU to host seminar on human trafficking responses

  • Friday, Oct. 6 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • McIntosh Ballroom

Ohio Northern University’s School of Social Sciences and Human Interaction, along with Hardin County Domestic Relations Court, are co-hosting “Identifying and Responding to Juvenile Victims of Human Trafficking Training,” a free seminar for regional criminal justice, social service and child-serving professionals.

The event will be Friday, Oct. 6 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in ONU’s McIntosh Center Ballroom. The seminar will break from noon to 1 p.m.; attendees will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at the McIntosh Dining Hall or local restaurants. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 29. For a full agenda and to register, visit https://www.onu.edu/event/identifying-and-responding-juvenile-victims-hu...

Carcass Show of Champions

HARDIN COUNTY–Have you ever wondered how well the grand and reserve champion fair animals will grade out on the rail?  The 2023 Hardin County Fair Carcass Show of Champions will be held in-person at Jenkins Meats, 670 E. Marion Street, Mt. Victory on Monday, September 18 starting at 6:00 p.m.

Linda L. (Allen) Pedersen was a homemaker

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.  

Beatitudes Community Dinner to be rescheduled

The Beatitudes Community Meal for Sept 7 has been cancelled due to the organizer being exposed to COVID.

The event will be rescheduled.  

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Deborah Seffernick was a dispatcher at Wright Transportation

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.  

ArtSpace/Lima introduces new board members

The ArtSpace/Lima Member Appreciation board meeting was held on August 24, 2023. The award for Volunteer of the Year, introduction of new Board of Trustees members and new Board of Trustees  officers were announced.  

Volunteer of the year 
Kinsey Barrows, OSU Senior, who has compiled over 350 hours of volunteer service to ArtSpace in the past summer. 

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