He is a familiar face in Allen County, being actively involved in everything from the Allen County Fair to the Auglaize Township Historical Society. For this 2026 Lee Volunteer Awards winner, Conner Prince highlights Chad Hughes and his lifelong commitment to serving the Lima area.
All abord! The Great Pumpkin Train is bringing some fall fun to the village of Harrod.
Food trucks and craft booths are a staple to any fair or festival, but when Harrod’s Pork Rind Heritage Festival was canceled, many vendors lo…
Tonight, in Harrod, community members gathered for an event called an “Ice Cream Social Distance”. The night was sponsored by the Auglaize Township Historical Society. There was an ice cream truck, balloon animals, and a 50/50 raffle fundraiser at the social. Since many of the Historical Society’s big events were canceled this summer, they hope to host separate, smaller ones to raise money for the Heritage and Veterans Memorial Parks.
As you enter the village of Harrod, you might notice something a little out of the ordinary. Just about everything has been given a pair of eyes and a mask, from bushes, to mailboxes, and even a helicopter. The idea came from the Auglaize Township Historical Society, who wanted to make people smile and give them something to do amid a time of social distancing.
