Hardin Freedom Fest Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio will host the 1st Annual Firecracker 5K on Saturday, June 27. The race starts at 9:30 that morning at Ada War Memorial Park. Prizes will be awarded for first place in adult and youth categories. More information can be found on the Hardin Freedom Fest Facebook page.
Photo: Office of Senator Jon Husted BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) yesterday hosted Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for a tour and meeting with leadership at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine to discuss the importance of rural hospitals and the funding Husted helped secure for Ohio through the Rural Health Transformation Fund. “If you want to live in a prosperous community, you need access to good health care. Many Ohioans living in […]
Quest Federal Credit UnionPictured left to right: Advisor Lindsey Whetstone; team members Riley Newton, Paul Minter, Jr., Cam Wykes and Treysen Eibling. Their coach, Paul Minter, Sr. also serves on Quest Federal Credit Union's Credit Committee. Four Hardin Northern FFA students attended the Quest Federal Credit Union Board Meeting last week. Riley Newton, Paul Minter Jr., Cam Wykes and Treysen Eibling shared information about their state project and expressed appreciation for the support of Quest. The team constructed an adjustable-height […]
Fort Findlay F.O.P. Lodge # 20 The Findlay/Hancock County leg of the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics takes place this afternoon. The run will start at 4:30 p.m. at the University of Findlay and go south on North Main Street to St. Mark's Church. There will also be a brief stop at the Hancock County Courthouse. Motorists should anticipate short traffic delays in the downtown area while the run takes place. Every step taken in the […]
The Hardin County Farm Bureau is reminding the community that the Ohio Farm Bureau is offering free one-day, immersive camps that give students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore the many careers in agriculture. In our region, a camp will be held in Lima on June 9, and registration closes on May 30. Other camps will be held June 8 in Greenville, June 11 in Jackson Center and June 12 in Bowling Green. For a full list of camp […]
Cornhole tournaments are being brought back as part of the Farmers and Merchants Picnic this summer in Ada. It is $30 per team to play with 100% payback, and you bring your own partner. The 113th annual event is set for Saturday, August 8 at the Ada Park. The day will begin with a parade at 9:30 a.m., starting on West Lincoln Avenue and continuing down Main Street to Ada Park. A flag raising ceremony will follow at 10:30 a.m. […]
City of Kenton Government The Splash Pad at Murray Park in Kenton is officially open for the season. It is a perfect way to cool off this summer. You can enjoy the water fun every day from 11am until 8pm. To start the splash pad, step barefoot on the black button, and keep in mind it may take a moment to reset.
Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. Hardin County Historical Museums will present the Kenton Cast Iron Toy Show on June 6. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 223 North Main Street in Kenton. You will be able to buy, sell, and trade cast iron toys. It is also an opportunity for the Kenton toy collector community to network with fellow collectors. Admission to the show is free, but donations are accepted.
The Kenton City School District has an opening for an English Language Arts teacher at the Kenton Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. Proper certification is required as are BCI/FBI checks. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 3. For more information and to apply, please click here.
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