Hardin County Family YMCA. The gym at the Hardin County Family YMCA, located at 918 West Franklin Street in Kenton, will be closed next week. That is due to a resurfacing project on the gym floors. The gym will be closed July 20-26. YMCA officials thanked members for their understanding.
Raising Arrows Ohio Raising Arrows is holding a Back-to-School Shopping Week for foster and kinship families. This will take place Monday through Saturday next week at 613 Hamilton Street in Bellefontaine. The hours will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until noon on Thursday and 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25. There will be backpacks, school supplies, and Walmart gift cards during the event. […]
With a new school year coming up fast, the West Ohio Food Bank is asking for donations to help fill a child’s lunch bag. Chief Executive Officer Tommie Harner noted that every $10 will provide enough food for up to 50 nutritious meals. She added that support will strengthen the food bank's School Pantry and Backpack Programs, which provide vital resources that bring fresh, nutritious food into schools across their 11-county area, including Hardin. Each pantry is stocked with fruits […]
The start of the roundabout project in Kenton has been postponed. According to information from the Ohio Department of Transportation, they previously expected to begin the project this construction season, take a winter break, and finish next construction season, but those plans have changed. The latest update is they will begin work this winter and finish by September 1, 2027. The contractor has not yet given ODOT an exact starting date.
Two people were injured in a crash that occurred this past Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of State Route 81 and County Road 15. According to the report, which was received this morning from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, 76-year-old John Jackson, of Ada, was driving north on 15 and he failed to yield for traffic when he drove from a stop sign at 81. His car was struck by an eastbound vehicle being driven by 24-year-old Ryan Irwin, of […]
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The advisory begins at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and warns that air quality may reach the “Unhealthy” range. Sensitive groups, such as children, older adults, and individuals with certain medical conditions, are advised to avoid outdoor activities, while others should limit extended time outdoors. The advisory will end once conditions improve. More updates will […]
Russells Point PD The Russells Point Police Department is holding a Wellness Initiative for Senior Education program. It is designed to help older adults celebrate healthy aging, make healthy lifestyle choices and avoid substance abuse. The six-week series begins July 22 and continues every Wednesday through August 26 at 433 State Route 708 in Russells Point. The classes will run from 11am until 12:30pm. Participants will receive helpful wellness tools such as pill organizers, medication lock boxes, and disposal bags, […]
Hardin County – The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences’ Farm Science Review will take place September 22-24, 2026, at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) near London, Ohio. The Farm Science Review attracts over 100,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada, who come for three days to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors and learn the latest in agricultural production. The educational programs feature Ohio State specialists and are second […]
Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Boom Stick Armory on July 20. It will start at 10:00 a.m. at the new business located at 120 North Detroit Street in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. They are a specialized retailer focusing on outdoor sports, hunting gear, and personal security items. The public is invited to come out on Monday to meet the owners and tour the new space. […]
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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.
