Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale School's Night of the Arts earlier this week was a huge success. The incredible talents of Riverdale students were celebrated at the event. The 5th Grade Band delivered a performance as past part of the festivities. The Auxiliary Gymnasium was completely transformed into an art gallery and was filled wall-to-wall with beautiful artwork created by all of the elementary students.
Hardin Northern Local School District Academic Awards will be presented to Hardin Northern Junior and High School students tomorrow. It will begin at 12:30 Friday afternoon. Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice, which are mandatory, will also take place Friday, and seniors must arrive by 7:55 tomorrow morning. Seniors are encouraged to arrive on time, and dress appropriately for the occasion.
Benjamin Logan Local School District Students from Benjamin Logan High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter attended the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, May 6-10. The chapter was recognized with the Membership Explosion Award for increasing its membership by 30% from last year. The conference brought together an estimated six thousand delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and information technology skills competitions, attend leadership and professional development workshops, receive awards […]
Photo: Kenton City Schools- Kenton BPA KENTON, Ohio — Students from Kenton High School's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter returned home with impressive honors from the BPA National Leadership Conference, competing against thousands of students from across the country. Among the standout performers, Brady Cole claimed 2nd place in the nation in Graphic Design, a remarkable achievement that reflects both his talent and dedication to his craft. Anden Goldsmith earned a Top 15 finish in Entrepreneurship, and Emori Criner secured a Top 20 national finish in her event. Karyn Hopkins also placed in the Top […]
Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The next Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Community Coffee will be held Tuesday, June 2. All are welcome to attend the event that will start at 8:00 that morning in the Alliance’s Conference Room, located at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. The guest speaker will be Caitlin Epps, Community Outreach Liaison of the OSU James Cancer Hospital. Attendees can ask questions and network while learning more about the Alliance and receive community […]
The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet Monday, May 18. It will start at 9:00 a.m. in their office in the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton. The meeting is being held to certify provisional ballots and for the Official Canvass of the May 5 Primary Election. In addition, the board will conduct regular business, including approval of meeting minutes and approving bills.
A Lima man was killed, and a Bryan, Ohio man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning on State Route 15 in Putnam County. According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 33-year-old Dannie Davis IV, was driving west on 15, when he drove left of center. His car was struck by an eastbound vehicle being operated by 25-year-old Ethan Khandaker. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene. Khandaker was […]
Paul Albert Pemberton, 91, of Kenton, Ohio was born on March 17, 1935, to the late Lawrence and Esther (Botchlett) Pemberton of Kenton. On May 10, 2026, with family at his side, he joined his wife Marilyn of almost 70 years in Heaven. Paul was a1953 graduate of Kenton Senior High, Kenton, Ohio. On October 28, 1956, he married Marilyn Jeanne Anderson of Forest, Ohio at St. John’s UCC in Kenton, Ohio by Rev. Stanley L. Fritz. They became the […]
https://gasprices.aaa.com/ Average prices for a gallon of gasoline leveled off or fell slightly from last week. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.51 a gallon today, a decrease of 3 cents since last Wednesday. The Ohio average is $4.65 a gallon, a decrease of 16 cents in one week. Hardin County’s average price per gallon is at $4.55 a gallon, the same as last week. That is the cheapest average in our region. The most expensive is in […]
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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.
