The Ohio Department of Agriculture's Ohio Victory Garden Program is encouraging residents to plant sunflower, carrot, lettuce and cucumber seeds in their gardens this year. 300 seed packets will be given away. You can pick up a packet while supplies last at the OSU Extension Hardin County Office at 1021 West Lima Street in Kenton. The hours are Monday through Friday 8am until 4:30pm.
The South East Hardin North West Union Joint Fire District recently announced a new mascot and logo design. Members have been working on the design over the last several months. Members wanted to incorporate the history of the department as well as a new modern look that embraces their mission and tactics for the citizens of the community. They will be selling stickers of the new logo soon to help raise money for the Firefighters Association.
The Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library is hosting an Ohio Veterans History event on Saturday April 22. Opening words will be given at 9:30 that morning followed by a PowerPoint presentation honoring and researching Ohio's heroes. The day will feature a traveling museum, veterans interviews, photo slideshow and more. Two guest speakers will be featured as well. The library is located at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton.
The Ridgemont FFA has scheduled its Annual Celebration dinner. It will start at 5:30pm on Sunday April 23 at Ridgemont High School. The dinner is catered by the Plaza Inn at a cost of $16, and RSVP's must be made by tomorrow. The evening will feature FFA member recognition and a Senior member celebration, new officer installation and Honorary Degree recognition, basket bingo, silent auction and games.
The next Hardin County Young Professionals meeting will be on April 19 starting at noon. ONU Career Services will be the featured speaker on the topic Building Your Brand. Hardin County Young Professionals is a group of young professionals aged 21 to 45. The group has the ultimate goal of building professional relationships, as well as engaging in community service. Young Professionals presents a great opportunity for networking, collaboration, and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to […]
The Village of McGuffey is now hiring a Part Time Laborer. There are several responsibilities for the position. Experienced applicants may earn up $15 an hour and will be expected to work up to 30 hours a week. For a complete list of responsibilities, qualifications and how to apply, visit the Village of McGuffey Facebook page.
Village of Forest residents are encouraged to contact the village office to schedule a free inspection of their sump systems. This follows inspections of the sewer system made by technicians from AirVac late last month due to the ongoing problems. It is believed that there are breeches in the system causing the pit pumps outside village homes to water log. The inspections of residents' sump systems is an effort to determine where the breeches are occurring. If you would like […]
Sherry Lynn Evans, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health Systems. She was born on June 22, 1948, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Robert and Ruby (McDonald) Sidle. Sherry married Charles Thomas Evans on August 29, 1970, and he survives in Ada. Sherry is also survived by her two sons: Travis (Tina) Evans of Ada, and Wade (Sara) Evans of Reading; five grandsons: Channing (Brooke Lyle) Watson, Landon (Hanna) […]
Barbara L. Graham-Yoakam 86 of Kenton Funeral Services for Barbara L. Graham-Yoakam will be held at 12:00 P.M. Noon on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Steve Hess and Pastor Tom Hanks officiating. Burial will follow at Yoder Cemetery in Bellefontaine. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Barbara passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Arlington. She was born […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.