Ridgemont Public Library Continues Summer Reading Program This Week

Ridgemont Public Library Continues Summer Reading Program This Week

Ridgemont Public Library: Mt. Victory and Ridgeway The Ridgemont Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Unearth a Story," will continue this week with events in both Mount Victory and Ridgeway. The program is open to children from birth through fifth grade and features stories, crafts, games and snacks. Sessions are held Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Victory branch, 124 E. Taylor Street, and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Ridgeway branch, 109 S. Main Street. Children must be […]

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Blue Star Mothers to Host Free Dinner for Veterans in Kenton

Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 will host a Free Veterans Dinner at AMVETS Post 1994 in Kenton. The event will feature a free meal for veterans, live music beginning at 5:30 p.m., and an opportunity for the community to honor those who have served in the military. Family members, friends, and supporters are also welcome to attend, with donations accepted for those meals. Organizers encourage veterans to RSVP and invite others to join […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kendrick Garmon Participates in Behind the Badge Golf Scramble in Bellefontaine

(L to R) Deputy Jake Boyd of the Logan Co. Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Josh Kent and Dispatch Coordinator Nate Coffield of the Union Co. Sheriff’s Office, and Hardin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kendrick Garmon.Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office A member of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office joined law enforcement personnel from neighboring counties Friday for the Behind the Badge Golf Scramble at Cherokee Hills Golf Course in Bellefontaine. Representing the Multi-County Crash Investigation Team (MCCIT) were Deputy Jake Boyd of the […]

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Eight Injured in Multiple Crashes on State Route 117 in Logan County Sunday

Two people were injured in a one vehicle accident that occurred around 8:30 Sunday morning in the 8300 block of SR 117 in Logan County. According to information from the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department, upon arrival two patients, one still entrapped, were found inside the vehicle. Once freed from the vehicle, one person was flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus, and another occupant in the vehicle was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital. SR 117 was closed for around an […]

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Driver Cited After Texting-Related Crash in Wyandot County

Distracted driving led to a one vehicle crash this past Saturday afternoon in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Nathaniel McMillan, of Upper Sandusky, told deputies that he was traveling north on Township Highway 122 and was driving at around 70 miles per hour while sending a text. He drove off the left side of the road and was unable to regain control. The car struck a telephone pole, continued through the ditch […]

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Water Main Break Reported on Daisy Street in Forest

A water main break has been reported in the Village of Forest. According to information on the village's Facebook page, it occurred this morning on Daisy Street, between Gormley and Patterson Streets. Motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time while the Service Department begins repairs. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Hardin Northern BOE to Hold Special Meeting This Evening

The Hardin Northern Board of Education will hold a special meeting this evening, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. According to the public notice, board members will consider approving a contract and consulting contract for the high school principal position, along with the hiring of an elementary teacher and an intervention specialist.

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Hardin Freedom Fest to Host Bell Ringing Ceremony for America’s 250th Anniversary

Hardin Freedom Fest Hardin Freedom Fest organizers are inviting the community to take part in a special Bell Ringing Ceremony at noon on Independence Day as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. The event will be held July 4 at the Hardin County Courthouse, with activities scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Organizers encourage residents to gather and celebrate the historic milestone with a symbolic ringing of bells at noon. Hardin Freedom Fest recently thanked St. John’s Evangelical […]

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Leighton Street Bridge in Kenton Closed Due to Safety Concerns

Leighton Street Bridge in Kenton was closed today due to safety concerns. According to information from the City of Kenton Government Facebook page, based on recent bridge inspection findings and consultation with the Ohio Department of Transportation, the decision to close the bridge was made. It will remain closed until necessary repairs can be completed to ensure everyone’s safety. City officials are asking that motorists plan alternate routes.

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