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Hamilton C. Combs served in the U.S. Air Force

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.  

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

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

Honor Roll announced by Upper Scioto Valley Elementary

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

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

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

Ohio Democratic Party Chair to speak in Kenton

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.

Order tickets for March 22 Beef Banquet

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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