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Hardin among next counties to implement Next Generation 9-1-1

Provided by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services

COLUMBUS__Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Washington and Monroe counties are the first in the state to fully implement Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). Governor DeWine made the adoption of NG9-1-1 across Ohio a priority of his 2024-2025 Executive Budget to improve emergency response times and ultimately save lives.

Red: Dyes and Health

By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist

On October 15, 2010, the movie Red was released to theaters with only average reviews from critics.  The movie was loosely based on a DC Comics’ series of the same name. The movie has some significant star power including Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Richard Dreyfuss and Ernest Borgnine. While the comic strip was fairly violent, the movie infused comedy into the action drama. The movie grossed over $90 million in the United States.  

Bruce Willis has retired from acting after his diagnosis in 2022 of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). His first symptoms were related to a condition termed aphasia, which means a difficulty in writing, speaking, reading and understanding. He and his family are being open about the diagnosis to bring more awareness to the condition. Morgan Freeman continues to be active in films at the age of 87 while becoming a beekeeper on his 124-acre ranch in Mississippi.

Why is the color red in the news?

Dairy scholarship application available

HARDIN COUNTY – The Hardin County Dairy Service Unit is offering a dairy scholarship. The application is available online at www.go.osu.edu/25scholarshipsandroyalty with applications due April 17.

Questions can be directed to scholarship committee chairperson Peggy Cahill at (419) 674-6400, [email protected], or 11950 Lydia Lane, Kenton, OH. 43326.

To the unsung heroes of winter

Have you enjoyed a freshly cleared sidewalk and wondered who to thank? Or are you the unsung hero who was up before your neighbors and took an extra long pass down the block? On behalf of all those who benefit, thank you!

Thomas G. Bennett worked for Allen County Engineers

Thomas G. Bennett, age 73, passed away on January 20, 2025, in Lima, Ohio. Born August 4, 1951, he was a lifelong resident of the area.

A graduate of Allen East High School, Tom furthered his education at Hocking Technical College. He then worked for the Allen County Engineers, where he dedicated 30 years of service before retiring.

An avid outdoorsman, Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his beloved Jack Russell Terriers which were a constant source of joy and companionship.  He also spent six decades collecting North American Indian artifacts, a passion he pursued with great dedication.

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