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Photo: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio recently announced a new feature available to all families in Ohio. Families can now choose between two collections of Imagination Library books: a primarily English book collection with several bilingual English/ Spanish books, or a complete bilingual English/ Spanish book collection.  Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio mails children one age-appropriate book each month from birth until […]

Photo: Kenton City Schools The Kenton Wildcat 5K & Alumni Run is an event where the community can come together for fitness, fun, and reconnecting with old pals. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a brisk walk, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. The run will take place on July 27th at Robinson Field in Kenton.   Registration starts at 7:30am and the […]

Photo: OneOhio Recovery Foundation COLUMBUS, OH – Directors of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, charged with helping distribute Ohio’s opioid settlement funds to advance substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts, held a public board meeting on July 10, 2024, at the State Library of Ohio in Columbus.  Chair Don Mason (Region 12) opened the meeting by welcoming the board of directors, staff, and guests to the […]

Hardin County Doggo Day will be held on Saturday, July 20th. The hours are from 10am until 2pm at the Hardin County Dog Pound and Warden's Office, located at 49 Jones Road in Kenton. Hardin County Dog Warden Cody Blair and Sheriff Keith Everhart said the event is a Dog Adoption opportunity for those attending. Adoption fees for that day will be $30, which is half the normal cost. There […]

A LaRue man was killed in a one vehicle crash that occurred this past Tuesday in Marion County. According to a release from the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Patrol, 72-year-old Harry Baker lost control of his vehicle while driving north on County Road 2. The car traveled off the west side of the road where it went into a creek and struck the north bank. Baker was pronounced […]

Photo: City of Kenton The City of Kenton announced the Little Dribblers Summer Basketball Program. The program is designed for kids Kindergarten through 3rd grade who are eager to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and supportive environment. They will be held at Murray Park, July 22nd through July 25th at Murray Park and August 5th through August 8th at Wharton Park. The hours for all day are […]

Photo: St. Luke's Lutheran Church Downtown St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Downtown Hosts Third Respite Lunch: An Invitation to Refuel, Recharge, and Renew Lima, Ohio. The event, taking place the first and third Thursday of each month, is designed to provide a welcoming space for those working, living, and studying in Lima to refuel, recharge, and renew. The Respite Lunch is a vibrant gathering, featuring delicious offerings from the QT Kay’s […]

Photo: Logan County History Center The Logan County History Center is operating a booth this week in the Merchants Building at the Logan County Fair. They have Senior Class Composites of Logan County Schools from various years. You can look up classmates or maybe find your photo. You can also test your knowledge of Indian Lake with their trivia board. The Logan County History Center is open for tours Wednesday […]

McGuffey Village Council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, July 16. It will start at 6:00pm that evening. Council will be discussing and potentially agreeing to an installation quote for the village park at the meeting. Village officials stated that security cameras have been installed at the park since January of this year. The council meeting is open to the public.