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ODOT seeks public comment on Allen County projects

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Harrod and Lafayette projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects in Allen County.

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Youth Learn to Swim registration is open

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Polar Bear Swim School at Ohio Northern University is now accepting registration for Spring 2024. Lessons are available for swimmers from the ages of 4-12. Classes take place at King Horn Natatorium, ONU Sports Center, 609 W Lincoln Ave. 

The ONU Swimming and Diving Team will be teaching children to swim by working on water familiarity, water skills and safety, stroke development and technique work. In order to register, please use the following link:

DATES
March 24, 2024, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

TIMES
Session 1: 5:30-6:15 p.m.; Session 2: 6:45-7:30 p.m.

COST
$65 for 5, 45 minute lessons

A Parent and Polar Cub Swim School is also being introduced. This is a unique opportunity for parents and children to work together in the water to learn some swimming and water safety basics in a fun and relaxed environment.

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Single vehicle crash kills 18-year-old driver in Forest

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 2, 2023

The Hardin County Sheriff's office has made the following announcement:

A single vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon has claimed the life of an Arlington man. 

Hardin County Central Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call at 12:14 p.m. reporting a crash of a vehicle into a tree at 18689 TR 22, Forest. 

Deputies discovered a pickup truck driven by 18-year-old Chase Clark had been traveling west on Twp Rd. 22, when it left the south side of the roadway and crashed into a tree. Mr. Clark was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Deputies were assisted by the Jackson Forest Fire Department and Jackson Forest EMS, the Hardin County Coroner's Office, Forest Police Department, and Osborn Towing and Recovery Services.

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Hayden Glasco was a student at Kenton High School

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 2, 2023

Hayden Samuel Lee Glasco, age 16, of LaFayette, passed away on September 29, 2023.  

Hayden was born on September 14, 2007, in Bluffton, Ohio to Timothy E. Glasco, Jr. and Kayla J. Wood.  His mother, Kayla survives in LaFayette and his father and stepmother: Timothy and Michelle survive in Kenton. 

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Agenda for October 3 meeting of Ada Council

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 2, 2023

Documents for the October 3 meeting of the Ada council have been posted HERE. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at 115 W Buckeye Ave and is available by Zoom.

Documents include:

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Honigford hole-in-one at Bluffton Classic, other wow moments

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 2, 2023

Senior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) recorded the first hole-in-one in school history, leading the Ohio Northern women's golf team on another record-breaking day Saturday and Sunday at the Bluffton Fall Classic.

Honigford and the Polar Bears set or tied nine school records on the weekend, including her ace.

The Basics

  • The Polar Bears finished first of three teams with a 308-302--610.
  • ONU Record: 19-0.
  • Venue: Bluffton G.C. - Bluffton, Ohio

School Records

  • Team - 36-hole record of 610 - Broken.
  • Team - 18-hole record of 302 - Tied.
  • Team - 4th consecutive tournament victory - Broken.
  • Team - 19-0 start to a season - Broken
  • Honigford - first ace in ONU history - Broken.
  • Honigford - 18-hole final round of 70 - Broken.
  • Honigford - 36-hole score of 143 - Tied.
  • Honigford - 4th consecutive Medalist honor - Broken.
  • Honigford - 19th career Medalist honor - Broken.

Honigford also tied her 36-hole school record of 143, set at the Bluffton Fall Classic in 2021.

She won Medalist honors by three shots.

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