Registration Opens for 2026 Women’s Agri-Intelligence Conference

Registration Opens for 2026 Women’s Agri-Intelligence Conference

Hardin County Farm Bureau Registration for the 2026 Women's Agri-Intelligence Conference is now open. The conference will be held June 26 and June 27 at the Hilton Garden Inn Findlay. The 5th annual conference promises to be a weekend of fun, fellowship, and learning. Participants will be able to connect with old and new friends, find inspiration to grow or build their farm or business and learn about current topics affecting the ag and food industry. The deadline to register […]

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University of Findlay to Host Earth Day Extravaganza and Tree Planting Event Tomorrow

University of Findlay is holding its Third Annual Earth Day Extravaganza tomorrow. Activities will kick off at 3:30 Thursday afternoon with a special tree planting at College Park . The university is celebrating 10 years as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution. More activities and fun are then scheduled from 4 until 6pm in the front lawn of the Center for Student Life and College of Business. For more information on the event, please click here.

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St. Anthony Center Offering Free Clothing and Hygiene Items in Kenton

St. Anthony Center is continuing to distribute free clothing and hygiene products this week. The center is open from 11:30am until 1:00pm today through this Friday for anyone needing assistance. Also during open hours, they are accepting donations of clean, gently used clothing that is pet hair and smoke free. The next giveaway will be held May 26 through May 29. St. Anthony Center is located at the corner of Wayne and North Streets in Kenton.

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Allen County Children Services Fellow Earns Child Abuse Prevention Scholarship

Elaine (left) is pictured with Lima Exchange Club President Stephanie MoosPhoto: Allen County Children Services Allen County Children Services is celebrating a major achievement by one of its own. Elaine Webster, a fellow from Ohio State University, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Lima Exchange Club's Child Abuse Prevention Scholarship. Webster has spent the past year working with the agency through a fellowship program, gaining hands-on experience with the department. She is set to continue that work in […]

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Upper Sandusky Gets New Vancrest Facility as Kenton Project Progresses

Photo: Vancrest of Upper Sandusky Vancrest opened a new facility in Upper Sandusky this week. The new 87,000 square foot building includes a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, consisting of 79 long-term care beds and a specialized 20-bed rehabilitation wing. Additionally, the facility will include a 40-unit assisted living facility with 10 units dedicated to memory care. Construction of the facility began in July of 2024. Also, construction continues for Vancrest of Kenton. Construction of that 67,700-square-foot, 64-bed nursing and residential […]

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Dunkirk Man to Get Hearing on Motion to Withdraw Guilty Pleas

A Dunkirk man will get a hearing in his attempt to withdraw guilty pleas in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. Zachery Freed was indicted in May of 2025 on one count of intimidation, one count of disrupting public services and three counts of domestic violence. He ended up pleading guilty to disrupting public services and two counts of domestic violence. Before the sentencing date, Freed filed a motion to withdraw the pleas and proceed to trial. On August 8, Judge […]

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Celebration of Life for Freda Quay

Freda Quay 79of Kenton A Celebration of Life for Freda Quay will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the All-Weather Pavilion at Gormley Park in Forest, Ohio. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary was run earlier.

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Riverdale Youth Sports Event Raises Over $25,000

Riverdale Falcons Youth Sports Organization The Riverdale Falcons Youth Sports Organization announced the final net profit from the 2026 Riverdale Spirts Reverse Raffle. With support from Riverdale athletes and the community, just over $25,900 was raised. The money will be split evenly between the Riverdale Athletic Boosters and the Riverdale Youth Sports Organization.

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Benjamin Logan Schools Approve New Superintendent Contract at Recent Meeting

Benjamin Logan School's Board of Education approved a three-year contract for a new superintendent. At Monday evening's meeting, the board officially hired Dr. Sean Flynn as the school's new superintendent starting August 1. Flynn's annual salary will be $135,000, with a three percent increase at the beginning of the 2027-28 school year, and an increase of three percent at the begiining of the 2028-29 school year. The school district announced Dr. Flynn's selection last month. He will fill the role […]

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