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New Police Chief in Findlay

The City of Findlay has promoted James Mathias to the position of Police Chief. Mathias will be sworn in by Mayor Christina Muryn at the City of Findlay Training Center (224 W. Crawford St.) on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10am.  "We are committed to ensuring Findlay is a safe place to live, work, and raise families," Mayor Muryn said. "The Police Chief plays a critical role in the pursuit of these goals and I am confident that Captain Mathias is […]

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Survive To Ride Event Succesful

The Dealership in Mount Victory hosted an event called Survive To Ride. The event benefited Mission 22.  Mission 22 is a non-profit agency which provides support to Veterans and their families when they need it most: right now. Through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, they promote long-term wellness and sustainable growth.  The program also helps to raise awareness, enlist support, and end Veteran suicide in America. The event which included a poker run, raffle, and dinner raised […]

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Summer Garden Programs Scheduled

Hardin County – The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting three summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The programs will begin with an event on “Hugelkulture” on June 15, “Worm Composting” on July 20, and another on “Growing Cabbage, Broccoli, and Kohlrabi” on August 17. Learn about Hugelkulture on Thursday, June 15 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Hugelkulture is a centuries old traditional way of building a […]

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United Way of Hardin County Days of Caring Returns

The United Way of Hardin County has announced that their Days of Caring is back. According to the United Way of Hardin County, the dates this year will be on Friday, August 4th and 5th. Volunteers will come together to complete needed projects within the community. Some of the projects include painting, cleaning, repairs, and landscaping for local organizations and communities. If you are interested in volunteering, or know of a service entity needing a project completed, you can contact […]

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Riverdale Youth Soccer Registration Now Open

Fall Registration for Riverdale Youth Soccer is now open. Registration can be found on the riverdaleyouthsoccer.com web page and all registrations are online only. Riverdale Youth Soccer is part of the Black Swamp Soccer league and you do not have to attend Riverdale to play in the u6-u15 divisions. Divisions are assigned by birth year.  For questions visit the Riverdaleyouthsoccer.com webpage and click the register to play tab.

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Greenwood Grange To Hold Strawberry Social

The Greenwood Grange will hold their annual Strawberry Social on Tuesday, June 6th, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The grange is located on SR. 53 in Grant (between Kenton and Forest) with additional parking  available at the Grant Fellowship Church. The grange will be serving their featured desserts of strawberry pie and shortcake, along with other favorites. The social is open to the public and proceeds go toward the building improvement funds.

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City Of Kenton Water Office Moves

Starting today (June 5th) the City of Kenton Water Office will now be located at the Municipal Building, at 111 West Franklin Street. The Kenton Water Department also wanted to let everyone know that there are several options to pay your bill. You can visit www.cityofkenton.com to pay online, use the drop box behind the city building, by calling 855-386-9033, or setting up autopay or ACH. Additional fees may apply. For more information you can visit www.cityofkenton.com

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Kenton-Hardin Health Department Issues Warning About Social Media Challenge

The Kenton-Hardin Health Department has issued a warning about a TikTok challenge recirculating on social media. The Benadryl Challenge first went viral in 2020 when the FDA issued a warning pertaining to the dangers of this challenge. The challenge consists of an individual filming themselves while ingesting anywhere between 12-14 pills of over the counter Benadryl. It is believed that individuals are doing this to experience the toxicities of the side effects of the drug which include hallucinations.  Recently in […]

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Help Being Sought At Veterans Memorial Park-Boy Scout Lake

The Veterans Memorial Park - Boy Scout Lake is seeking volunteers/groups interested in volunteering their time or talents to assist with needs at the park. Some of the items they are looking for help with include trash cleanup, sweeping and blowing out the large shelter house, weeding, and landscaping along with any other help or ideas you can offer.  The board reminds you that if you volunteer to take a picture along with what you did that helped to keep […]

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