Final Week to Nominate Teachers for Quest Federal Credit Union Teacher of the Year in Hardin, Logan, and Wyandot Counties

Final Week to Nominate Teachers for Quest Federal Credit Union Teacher of the Year in Hardin, Logan, and Wyandot Counties

Quest Federal Credit Union Quest Federal Credit Union reminds residents in Hardin, Logan, and Wyandot Counties that this is the final week to nominate a teacher for Teacher of the Year. Nominations will be accepted until 8am this Friday, April 10. Hardin County: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26HardinTotY Logan County: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26LoganTotY Wyandot County: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26WyandotTotY One deserving teacher from each school district in the counties will be honored for their hard work and passion in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

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Hardin County Chamber Highlights Associated Plastics Corporation in Ada

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on Associated Plastics Corporation in Ada. The company, which was recently acquired by Nickolas Asset Management𝘁, is a medium-sized injection molding facility. With private road footage and within 10 miles of I-75, access to Associated Plastics is easy for shipping and receiving transport. The company has staff who welcome the opportunity to provide engineering and design assistance to its customers. Administration and production […]

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Kenton Memorial Day Parade Seeking Participants for May 26

The City of Kenton Government, Kenton Lions Club, and Kenton Historic Courthouse District will hold the Memorial Day Parade on May 26. They are looking for floats, groups, and participants to join. Lineup will start at 9:00 AM at Mary Lou Johnson District Library, and the parade will start at 10am. Spectators are encouraged to line the streets and come together to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to the country this Memorial Day. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 […]

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Applications Open for Hardin County Fair Royalty Court

Hardin County Fair Applications continue to be accepted for Hardin County Fair Royalty. Applications for King and Queen can be submitted until May 31. Students who will be seniors in the 2026-27 school year can apply. You can submit an application by visiting hardincountyfair.org/royalty.

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Coffee with the Sheriff Scheduled April 17 in Ada

Hardin County Sheriff's Office The next Hardin County Coffee with the Sheriff event will be held on Friday, April 17. It will run from 9:00 until 10:30 that morning at Buckeye East Coffee Shop in Ada. Sheriff Keith Everhart and members of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office will be in attendance. It is a chance to ask questions, express concerns or to offer a compliment. The coffee is compliments of the Sheriff.

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Hardin County Board of Elections to Meet Thursday

The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet this Thursday, April 9. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Office, located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton. This is their regular board meeting, and they will conduct public logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment.

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Obituaries

Obituary for Judy Mae Collopy

Judy Mae Collopy, 64, of Kenton, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was born in Kenton, on September 29, 1961 to John and Laverna (Harp) Cowen. She married Dave Collopy on August 9, 2018.She is survived by her husband; Dave, daughter; Jolene Moore, Kenton, sons; Dustin Moore, Marysville, and Lucian Lay, Kenton, brother; Timothy Cowen, sister Vick (Tim) Bailey, and grandchildren Leeium Moore, Camille and Maokai Lay. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother Johnny and Jimmy Cowen.She […]

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Mount Blanchard Man Arrested After Day‑Long Standoff in Hancock County on Friday

A Mount Blanchard man was taken into custody Friday after a day‑long standoff in which Hancock County deputies and the county’s Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a home on West Clay Street. According to a release from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 08:14 a.m. deputies from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to 105 West Clay Street in the Village of Mount Blanchard for a welfare check. Through their investigation the situation was determined to […]

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Indian Lake State Park to Host Nature Trail Walk on April 11

Indian Lake State Park A Nature Trail Walk will be held April 11 at Indian Lake. The walk is part of the Indian Lake State Park Naturalist Program. All are welcome to take part in the walk along the 1.4-mile nature trail. Participants will meet at the visitor's parking lot of the campground. The program is weather-dependent. For more information and updates, please visit their event page here.

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