Hall tells council new village groundskeeper ‘a fireball’
ADA — Ada Council recently looked at colorful landscaping, lawn cutting delinquency, tornado sirens, increased village income tax revenue, the potential for clogged sewers and much more.
May 2025
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2024-25 student Leaders United class graduates
KENTON — Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Student Leaders United class on graduation. This talented group of high school sophomores from across the county was recognized at their graduation program on May 14, 2025.
Mustang Hugh can’t seem to ‘slow his Mustang(s) down!’
ADA — While ‘Mustang Sally’ slowed her Mustang down (I think), when it comes to America’s iconic sports car, Ada’s Hugh Phillips has done anything but slow his Mustang(s) down.
Ada graduation ceremony focuses on — playing euchre
ADA — Ada High School’s Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony Sunday included a valedictorian’s talk that had people thinking about “waiting.” Then again, according to the same valedictorian, maybe they shouldn’t – “wait,” that is. Either way, the memories attached to the actions one takes, the ones that ‘light the corners of our minds,’ don’t have to be “flashy.” They could just be memories of, say — playing euchre at lunch. *Stay tuned.
My bobber IS going to bob!”
ADA — Ada’s Jessie Caskie believes she could be, perhaps, one of the most “optimistic” fishermen, ‘er fisherperson – in the world!
ODOT releases weekly road construction report
The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Hardin County.
United Way of Hardin County celebrates community champions at annual meeting
KENTON — The United Way of Hardin County recently hosted its annual meeting, celebrating another successful year of community service, collaboration, and giving.
Lafayette sets Memorial Day events
Lafayette will be observing its annual Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 26.
Are microplastics a potential risk for cardiovascular disease?
On Dec. 21, 1967, the movie The Graduate was released. Dustin Hoffman starred in the movie as Benjamin Braddock, who just graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree and has moved home to Pasadena, California. The actor, Walter Brooke, who played Mr. McGuire gives Benjamin his advice for the future. He tells him one word —plastics! “There’s a great future in plastics.”
Nickles graduates from Ohio Wesleyan
DELAWARE — Ethan Nickles of Kenton, graduated May 10 from Ohio Wesleyan University.