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State funds demolitions in Hardin County

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program has announced that 2,277 blighted and vacant structures in 42 counties will be demolished to pave the way for new economic development and housing opportunities across the state. Twenty of these projects are in Hardin County (see attached list).

The projects will be funded with the Ohio Demolition and Site Revitalization Program set-aside grants announced for each county in July. Thirteen counties will also receive additional program funding totaling $35.3 million to cover expenses in excess of the initial set-aside grants.

In total, the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program will award nearly $150 million in grants for projects across the state. Details on demolition projects in additional counties will be provided in the coming weeks.

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Jimmie Ray Bolen worked for Ford Motor Company

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Jimmie Ray Bolen, age 89, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by family.

He was born on February 22, 1933, in Garrett, Kentucky to the late Kelly and Eliza (Coburn) Bolen. On December 15, 1954, Jimmie married Marguerite Conley, she preceded him in death on February 7, 2022.      

Also surviving are his two daughters: Teresa Bolen of Alger and Vickie (Manuel) Gallegos of Ridgeway; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.      

He was preceded in death by his son, Rickie Ray Bolen, and several brothers and sisters.

Jimmie retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima.

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ONU sports recap, December 3

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Luersman’s double-double leads Women’s Basketball to 54-43 win over Marietta to open OAC play
ADA — Junior Kristen Luersman (Fort Jennings) recorded her third career double-double to lead the Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 54-43 win over Marietta on Saturday at the ONU Sports Center.

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November 2022 weather summary by Guy Verhoff

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, December 6, 2022

How would you summarize November 2022 weather? All over the place?

Here is the local report with highs, lows and precipitation from National Weather Service observer Guy Verhoff in Pandora, who always sends his report with the salutation, "Have a blessed week!"

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Advertiser of the Week: Tavern 101

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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Santa makes a pre-Christmas visit to Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Arriving with a polar breeze and Ada Police Department escort courtesy of patrolman Andrew Peterman, Santa came to Merry on Main celebrations at the Depot on December 3. Stay tuned for more details and photos.

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