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Disney senior manager featured at social media workshop

ONU’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter is hosting a one-day social media workshop on Friday, March, 24, 2023. The workshop will be from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the university with breakfast provided.

This workshop for professionals and students will feature a keynote address by Steven Miller, senior manager for corporate social responsibility with Walt Disney World External Affairs. Learn how the Disney experience is woven into social media posts and how one of the iconic amusement parks creates engaging content. 

Darlene G. Tarr was an EMT for 30 years

Darlene G. Tarr, age 91, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on March 14, 1931, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late Isaac and Mahala (Neeley) Fitzpatrick. On November 13, 1948 Darlene married Roger I. Tarr and he preceded her in death on June 21, 2012.

Darlene is survived by her two daughters: Marilyn Nelson of Lima and Carol (Victor) Jones of Ada; a son-in-law, Michael Dudgeon of Ada; four grandchildren: Bonnie (Bill) Edgin, Brad (Theresa) Jones, Rod (Brooke) Dudgeon and Deana (Jamie) Basinger; seven great grandchildren: Samantha (Alex) Witten, Rachel Wildman, Braden Jones, Andrew Jones, Alexis Jones, Cora Basinger and Ella Basinger; four step great grandchildren: Kyle Edgin, Zack Edgin, Laurie Bassett and Kenzie Bassett; and a sister, Marge (Howard) Runser of Bridgeman, MI.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Dudgeon; and step great grandson, Brady Bassett.

Beef Banquet on March 25

Scholarship winners to be announced

HARDIN COUNTY--The Hardin County Cattle Producers will hold their annual Beef Banquet on Saturday, March 25 in  the Community Building at the fairgrounds, starting at 6:30 pm. Pre-sale tickets are $20 ($25 at the door), kids ages  6 and under are free, and 2022 Hardin County Junior Fair Beef Barn Exhibitors are free with a reservation given to  any Cattle Producers Director or the Hardin County OSU Extension office. 

Sharon Kay Fields worked for Ohio Northern

Sharon Kay Fields, age 81, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Blanchard Place, Kenton.

Sharon was born on October 28, 1941, in Kenton, Ohio to Carl and Freda (Kaeck) Mabrey.  Her father preceded her in death.  Her mother and step-father, Jim Glock, also preceded her in death.  She was previously married to Glenn Fields, who preceded her in death.

Baby quilt donation by local Soroptimist International

Soroptimist International of Kenton/Hardin County donated hand made baby quilts to Safe Haven of Hardin County.

Accepting the donation are Deb Oestreich and Bev Bahr. Project Care and Comfort Chair Annetta Holmes and Club President Karen Kier made the presentation at the March 2 meeting of the club. PHOTO

Club 52 kick-off announced by United Way

Hardin County United Way has announced, "We are excited to be kicking off our new CLUB 52 campaign. For just a $52 dollar donation, you can be a part of an exclusive group.

"All club members will receive a limited-edition keychain, which will connect you with discounts at local businesses. We are thrilled to be partnering with many amazing local businesses who are joining the United Way family.

"Each month new discounts will be available to our club members, in addition members only events will be held throughout the year. Are you ready to Join the Club? Email: [email protected] or call 419-675-1860."

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