Photo: McGuffey Memories Historical Society The McGuffey Memories Historical Society is hosting a Community Picnic this Saturday, August 24th. Fun games and activities will take place from 1:30pm until 4:30pm. Lunch will be served from 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Saturday afternoon at the McGuffey Community Center. The event is free. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
Photo: Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will host their next Hancock County Safety Council meeting on September 5th. It will run from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Findlay. The event costs $25 to attend and will feature Mona Weiss of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Meghan Moore […]
Photo: City of Kenton The City of Kenton recently announced some new changes taking place downtown. The ambitious downtown Kenton infrastructure project is making significant strides as the installation of Silva Cells begins to take shape. Silva Cells are modular systems designed to support large tree growth in urban areas by providing ample soil volume and rooting space. These systems also aid in storm water management by allowing water to […]
Photo: United Way of Hardin County Tickets for the 2024 United Way Football Drop remain on sale. They are $5.00 each. Tickets can be purchased from United Way of Hardin County board members, at any of their partner agencies or by calling the United Way at (419) 675-1860. The Football Drop will take place September 20th at Kenton High School. The $1,000.00 prize will be split between the number of […]
Photo: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center announced the launch of its new Fire and EMT program. It is a two-year high school course designed to prepare the next generation of firefighters and paramedics. A ladder truck, donated by the Bellefontaine Fire Department, is a key piece in making the program a success. Sophomores can apply for the new Fire/EMT program when the application process launches in […]
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will hold an OVI checkpoint in Hancock County Friday evening. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. Lieutenant Evan Slates, post commander of the Findlay Post, said OVI checkpoints are designed to not only deter impaired driving, but to proactively remove the dangerous drivers from the roadways. The location of the checkpoint in Hancock County will […]
The City of Marysville is launching a new Speed Study Request program. If drivers travel at excessive speeds in your neighborhood, you can now submit a Speed Study Request form. The form will be sent to the City of Marysville’s Engineering Department, and someone will contact you within 72 hours to gather more information. From there, stealth speed counters will be placed on the requested street, recording speed data for […]
The Alger 1st United Methodist Church will sponsor a Monthly Meal on Wednesday, August 28th. The meal will be served from 4:30pm until 6:00pm that day at the Community Outreach Center, 305 North Main Street in Alger. You can dine in or carry out, and deliveries can be requested by calling 419-204-7910. The August menu is chicken and biscuits, corn, fruit and a cookie. There is no charge for the […]
Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office A Hardin County Sheriff's Office retired cruiser has been donated to Rhodes State College. The keys to the cruiser were presented Wednesday to Angela Heaton, the Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Public Service. It was donated to the school by the Sheriff's Office and Hardin County Commissioners. It will be placed into service at the Rhodes State Police Academy to assist in […]
