LIMA — The Ohio State University at Lima announces its Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2015. The following full-time students maintained a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12.0 credit hours.

Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season's bounty by learning more about home-preserving fruits and vegetables. Now they can. Sign up and attend a "Pressure Canning Workshop" presented by Ohio State University Extension.

DOLA — The Hardin Northern community gathered in the varsity gym on Wednesday, May 20, to recognize students for their academic achievements. Principal Joe Hoelzle welcomed all in attendance and thanked them for supporting the students in their most important endeavor, academics.

ADA — Ohio Northern University student Khadijah Bagais, a senior international business and economics major from Ada, was awarded first place in the “Column or Commentary” category in the Society for Collegiate Journalists 2014 contest.

In the 100 years since the Hardin County Courthouse opened, many memorable cases have taken place in the courtroom. Justice has been handled down on rapists, murderers and one St. Bernard dog.

ADA — ReStore Community Center in Ada and community members are sponsoring a backpack drive to help children and families receive school supplies and backpacks for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.

Riverdale’s Jenna Curtis prepares to launch a marble onto her team’s roller coaster Thursday afternoon. Her teammates, Kassidy Norris, Caiden Walters and Thomas Miller anxiously wait for the results.