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Evening Garden Affair to Highlight Native Plants at Friendship Gardens in Kenton

Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County Hardin County – The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program in Hardin County will host their annual ‘An Evening Garden Affair’ on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM. The program will feature an educational presentation about native plants by speaker Chad Carrell of The Native Pathways Nursery and Hancock Park District. Participants will learn what native plants are, why they are important, why they should be planted, and how to […]

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Lima Woman Arrested by FBI in Alleged Extortion Scheme

A Lima woman was arrested earlier this month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for extortion. According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the FBI investigated Crystal Cisco for her role in defrauding and orchestrating a scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable victims. Cisco potentially faces charges of wire fraud, extortion, receiving proceeds of extortion, and interstate communications with intent to extort. The FBI and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information from anyone who may have […]

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Marianna Hofer Endowment Grants Support Artists and Arts Organizations Across Hancock County

Findlay, OH–The Marianna Hofer Endowment Grant has awarded funding to a diverse group of artists and arts organizations whose projects will enrich the cultural landscape of Hancock County through visual arts, education, and performance. This year’s recipients represent a range of artistic disciplines, including painting, ceramics, arts education, and jazz performance, all focused on artistic development and community engagement. Artist Recipients Caitlin Parke will use grant funding to enroll in jazz piano and jazz studies courses at Bowling Green State University […]

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Memorial Day Parades, Flyovers and Services Planned Across Hardin County Today

The Memorial Day Parade in Kenton, presented by the City of Kenton Government, Kenton Lions Club, Rescue Grove Chapel Committee and Kenton Historic Courthouse District, will take place this morning. Line-up will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Mary Lou Johnson Library parking lot and the parade moves out at 10:20 a.m. It will proceed west on Columbus Street, turn left on Main, left on Franklin, and move east to Jacob Parrot Boulevard, where it will turn left and end […]

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Kenton High School Graduation Ceremony to Be Held Outdoors Tonight

Graduation ceremonies for Kenton High School will take place outdoors this evening, according to an announcement shared on ParentSquare this morning. Due to recent rainfall, school officials are asking guests to follow updated parking and entrance instructions for the commencement ceremony. General parking will be available at the old high school and the field house. School vans will also be available to assist individuals with mobility difficulties. Accessible parking behind the stadium will be limited to those with handicap placards […]

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Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Flooded Roads

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to use extreme caution as prolonged rainfall has caused high water across multiple roadways throughout the county. According to a social media post issued this morning (05/23/26), flooding is currently most severe in southeast Hardin County, but officials expect conditions to worsen and spread to additional areas across the county as rainfall continues. Motorists are strongly urged not to drive through flooded roadways. “Turn Around! Don’t Drown!” the sheriff’s office stated, emphasizing […]

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Obituary for Peggy D. Herron

Peggy D. Herron 76of Kenton Funeral services for Peggy D. Herron will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton, with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Belle Center Cemetery. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home two hours prior to the service.Peggy passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 6, 1950, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to the […]

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Hardin County Retired Teachers Hear Update on STRS, Education Issues at May Meeting

There were 19 members and guest Robin Rayfield who attended the Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association luncheon meeting on May 15. They met at noon at the Kenton Elks. Pres. Madelyn Lowery thanked the committee of Madelyn Lowery, Holly Ruhlen, and Melanie Kindell plus Sue Buroker and volunteer staff at the Elks for all the arrangements. She welcomed new member Jeanette Karcher. Chaplain Melanie Kindell offered Grace before the delicious lunch of chicken or tuna croissants, applesauce, cottage cheese, beverages, […]

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