HCCBA Community Spotlight Features Dunkirk Businesses and Organizations

HCCBA Community Spotlight Features Dunkirk Businesses and Organizations

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance posted its latest Hardin County Community Spotlight. On the Alliance’s Facebook page and website, they are featuring local businesses that make each of the county’s communities unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a variety of places to Eat, Sip, Shop and Visit. Featured in Wednesday’s spotlight were locations in the Village of Dunkirk. They are 101 Creamery, Impressions by PJ and the Hardin Northern […]

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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program Seeking Volunteers Age 55 and Older

Screenshot The Wyandot Chamber of Commerce has announced that seniors aged 55 or older who are looking to make a difference in their community are invited to participate in the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program. This program makes it easy to volunteer in ways that fit your interests and schedule. Whether it’s helping with the Red Cross, Open Door, Wyandot Community Connections, or other local organizations, your time can make a real difference. As an RSVP volunteer, you’ll enjoy supplemental insurance […]

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Kenton High School Soccer Staff and Players Hosting Youth Summer Camp

Kenton High School Boys and Girls Soccer staff and players will be holding a summer camp for boys and girls ages 4 through 8th grade July 27 through July 30. Campers will be grouped by grade and/or age and will participate in drills that emphasize footwork skills, shooting, passing, and defending. The cost is $30, and each participant will receive a camp t-shirt and snack each morning. The camp will be held at the Kenton Little League Soccer Complex located […]

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Hardin County YMCA Gym to Close Next Week for Floor Resurfacing

Hardin County Family YMCA. The gym at the Hardin County Family YMCA, located at 918 West Franklin Street in Kenton, will be closed next week. That is due to a resurfacing project on the gym floors. The gym will be closed July 20-26. YMCA officials thanked members for their understanding.

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Raising Arrows Offering Back-to-School Supplies for Foster and Kinship Families

Raising Arrows Ohio Raising Arrows is holding a Back-to-School Shopping Week for foster and kinship families. This will take place Monday through Saturday next week at 613 Hamilton Street in Bellefontaine. The hours will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until noon on Thursday and 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25. There will be backpacks, school supplies, and Walmart gift cards during the event. […]

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West Ohio Food Bank Launches Back-to-School Campaign

With a new school year coming up fast, the West Ohio Food Bank is asking for donations to help fill a child’s lunch bag. Chief Executive Officer Tommie Harner noted that every $10 will provide enough food for up to 50 nutritious meals. She added that support will strengthen the food bank's School Pantry and Backpack Programs, which provide vital resources that bring fresh, nutritious food into schools across their 11-county area, including Hardin. Each pantry is stocked with fruits […]

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ODOT Pushes Back Start of Kenton Roundabout Construction

The start of the roundabout project in Kenton has been postponed. According to information from the Ohio Department of Transportation, they previously expected to begin the project this construction season, take a winter break, and finish next construction season, but those plans have changed. The latest update is they will begin work this winter and finish by September 1, 2027. The contractor has not yet given ODOT an exact starting date.

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Two Injured in Hardin County Crash Tuesday Afternoon

Two people were injured in a crash that occurred this past Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of State Route 81 and County Road 15. According to the report, which was received this morning from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, 76-year-old John Jackson, of Ada, was driving north on 15 and he failed to yield for traffic when he drove from a stop sign at 81. His car was struck by an eastbound vehicle being driven by 24-year-old Ryan Irwin, of […]

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Ohio EPA Issues Air Quality Advisory as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Impacts State

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The advisory begins at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and warns that air quality may reach the “Unhealthy” range. Sensitive groups, such as children, older adults, and individuals with certain medical conditions, are advised to avoid outdoor activities, while others should limit extended time outdoors. The advisory will end once conditions improve. More updates will […]

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