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Hardin Northern FCCLA Students Selling Carnations February 2–9

Hardin Northern Local School District Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students at Hardin Northern are selling carnations. Orders will be taken February 2 through February 9. Carnations are $2, and the color choices are red, pink and white. They will be delivered at the end of the day on Wednesday, February 11. For more information and a link to place an order, visit the Hardin Northern Local School District Facebook page.

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Kenton City Schools Seeking Substitute Staff for Multiple Positions

The Kenton City School District is looking to fill several substitute positions. They are in need of Bus Driver, Cafeteria, Custodian, Educational Assistant and Teacher substitutes. If you are interested, email Linda Dickerson at dickersonl@kentoncityschools.org. You can also pick up an application at the Board of Education office, 222 West Carrol Street in Kenton.

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Findlay Police Chief James Mathias to Retire After 36 Years in Law Enforcement

City of Findlay- Mayor's Office The City of Findlay announced that Police Chief James Mathias will be retiring effective June 12 this year after a 36-year career in law enforcement, including 31 years of service with the City of Findlay. He was sworn in with the Upper Sandusky Police Department in 1990, serving until 1995, and joined the Findlay Police Department later that year. Throughout his career with the City of Findlay, Chief Mathias served in numerous leadership roles, including […]

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Riverdale Reschedules 5th Grade Musical for February 4 and 5

Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale has announced a new date for the 5th Grade musical, which was postponed due to the weather. Matinee performances will now be held at 2pm Wednesday and Thursday, February 4 and 5. The evening show will start at 7pm Thursday the 5th. Students should arrive in the cafeteria at 6:40 pm for the evening show.

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Ada Elementary Students Compete in Annual SOUPER Bowl Challenge

Ada Bulldogs Ada Elementary students are once again teaming with the United Way of Hardin County for the annual SOUPER Bowl Challenge. Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are competing to bring in canned and non-perishable food items. The class that collects the most items will win a pizza party. The food collected will go to local food banks and homeless shelters. Donations are being accepted now through Friday, February 6.

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Goodyear to Close Findlay Tall Timbers Mold Facility

WFIN Radio in Findlay has reported that Goodyear will close its Tall Timbers mold facility in that city. The company announced that it will consolidate its two U.S. mold facilities into a single location in Statesville, North Carolina. This move will impact around 85 associates. Goodyear promised that they will be providing comprehensive support during the transition, with the closure of the Findlay facility expected by March 31.

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Artist and Printmaker John O’Donnell to Open “The False City” Exhibit at Ohio State Lima

Printmaker and artist John O’Donnell will be at Ohio State Lima on Thursday, February 5. His appearance is for the opening of his show The False City. It will take place from 4 until 6pm that day at the Farmer Family Gallery. The False City is part of a long-term printmaking project made in response to the legacy of a 16th-century print. The opening, book signing and exhibition are free and open to the public. The False City will be […]

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Hardin Northern Biology Students Launch DNA Unit with Scientist Timeline Project

Hardin Northern Local School District Biology 1 students at Hardin Northern kicked off their new unit on DNA and genetics by creating timelines highlighting the scientists who played key roles in the discovery of DNA. From early research to groundbreaking discoveries, students explored how teamwork, perseverance, and curiosity shaped one of the most important scientific breakthroughs in history. This engaging activity helped students connect past discoveries to the science they are learning today and set the stage for an exciting […]

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MLJ Library Movie Night Moved to February 6

Movie Night at the Mary Lou Johnson- Hardin County District Library has been moved to next Friday, February 6. That means you have more time to visit the library and vote for which movie you would like to be shown. You can vote once per day, per person, now through Thursday, February 5th on which Book-To-Movie Adaptation you would like to see with your family. The movie will start at 5pm in the Community Room at the library. This event […]

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Hardin Northern FCCLA Students Selling Carnations February 2–9

Kenton City Schools Seeking Substitute Staff for Multiple Positions

Findlay Police Chief James Mathias to Retire After 36 Years in Law Enforcement

Riverdale Reschedules 5th Grade Musical for February 4 and 5

Ada Elementary Students Compete in Annual SOUPER Bowl Challenge

Goodyear to Close Findlay Tall Timbers Mold Facility

Artist and Printmaker John O’Donnell to Open “The False City” Exhibit at Ohio State Lima

Hardin Northern Biology Students Launch DNA Unit with Scientist Timeline Project

MLJ Library Movie Night Moved to February 6

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