HCCBA Highlights Ohio Historical Marker Program in Tourism Spotlight

HCCBA Highlights Ohio Historical Marker Program in Tourism Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on the Ohio History Connection’s Ohio Historical Marker Program. Since 1957, more than 1,700 markers have been placed across the state, each telling a unique piece of Ohio’s rich story. In Hardin County, you can experience that history firsthand as you take a leisurely scenic drive to explore all 16 historical markers, discovering the people, places, and events that helped shape the community. […]

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Findlay Woman Arrested in Bluffton Prostitution Sting; Drugs and Firearm Seized

A Findlay woman was arrested Monday afternoon after the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force, assisted by the Hancock County Sheriff’s office, conducted a prostitution sting at the Fairway Inn, located at 855 State Route 103 in Bluffton. According to a release, the operation yielded a large amount of suspected liquid methamphetamine, 88 tablets of LSD, 6 Schedule II pills, 1 gun, and drug paraphernalia. As a result of the operation the following person was arrested and incarcerated at the […]

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Red, White and Rhythm Celebration Set for July 4 in Downtown Kenton

Kenton Historic Courthouse District Kenton Historic Courthouse District announced that a Red, White and Rhythm event will take place in Downtown Kenton on July 4. The Independence Day celebration will take place from 6pm to 8PM in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. You are invited to wear your best patriotic outfits and enjoy live music from the band Lowest Point, test your skills with Name That Tune – Rock Edition, and more. For more information and updates, be sure to […]

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Hardin County Chamber Spotlights Wilson Football Factory in Ada

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on the Wilson Football Factory in Ada. It is a must-visit destination for sports enthusiasts and football fans. Since 1955, every leather official-size Wilson football has been handcrafted in Ada. Over 500,000 leather footballs are produced every year, including the Official Football of the NFL, “The Duke®”. You can experience all the Wilson Football Factory has to offer, including taking a factory tour, […]

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Mobile Health Clinic at Bluffton Public Library Scheduled for April 9

ONU HealthWise Pharmacy The next Mobile Health Clinic at the Bluffton Public Library will be held on Thursday, April 9 from 9am to 11am. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program. This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol and flu vaccines. Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns and even receive referrals to area doctors.

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Antique Car Show and Petroliana Swap Meet Set for Memorial Day in Mt. Victory

Event by Jeff Detwiler and OHIO CAR SHOWS AND CRUISE INS The Antique Car Show and Petroliana Swap Meet, sponsored by Mt. Victory Community Improvement Corporation, will be held on Memorial Day in Mt. Victory. Registrations for auto exhibitors will begin at 9am on May 25, and the cost is $2 per car. Each registered car is entered to win a pedal car giveaway, which will take place at 3:30 that afternoon. This is a non-judged car show and display of gas, oil […]

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Preston Cemetery in Alger to Hold Annual Clean-Up April 1–15

Preston Cemetery's Annual Clean-Up will take place April 1 through 15. You are encouraged to pick up and take home any items you wish to keep. The area has experienced several strong windstorms over the past month, so some items may have been displaced. If you locate them, you should take them home until after April 15. All items remaining at the cemetery in Alger after April 1st will be removed and discarded.

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Two-Vehicle Crash Reported on US 68 Near Dunkirk

A crash occurred Monday evening on US 68 just north of the intersection with State Route 81 in Dunkirk. According to the report from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old Drew Cook, of Lima, was driving south on 68 and attempted to turn left into a gas station. His vehicle was struck by a northbound car being operated by 30-year-old Matthew Fusco Griffin, of Dublin. Disabling damage occurred to both vehicles, and they were towed from the scene. Neither driver […]

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Hardin County Fairgrounds Begin Cleanup and Repairs After Tornado Damage

The Hardin County Fair Board expressed their commitment to cleanup and rebuild the fairgrounds after last week's devasting tornado. On its website, they announced that fairgrounds electrician Dennis Hinton and his team were able to restore electricity to the Caretaker’s House, Maintenance Shop, and Office, and they will continue to work on repairing downed poles and lines across the fairgrounds. The grounds team worked through the weekend to begin stabilizing buildings and removing vehicles, campers, boats, and trailers stored in […]

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