Photo: Ridgemont Local Schools Ridgemont Local School District will be holding a luncheon to honor senior citizens on Thursday, December 5. The meal will be served at noon at the Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade building in Mt. Victory. It is for those who are 60 years of age or older who currently live in the Ridgemont School District. You must RSVP by November 28 by calling 937-354-2441, option 1. If […]
Citizens of Marion County are being advised that scammers are continuing to call citizens claiming to be members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office. A statement from the Sheriff's Office states that they will never contact anyone with a warrant and demand money in lieu of arrest. You should never give anyone personal information or bank account information over the telephone and contact the office if you feel that you […]
The Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee announced last week the release of a new video series regarding the activation process and criteria for each of Ohio’s four statewide alerts. The videos, which were posted to the Ohio AMBER Plan website on November 1st, https://ohioamberplan.org/Home/Training, cover the activation process in Ohio for an AMBER Alert, Endangered Missing Child Alert, Endangered Missing Adult Alert and Blue Alert. The videos were produced to […]
Photo: Kenton Lions Club Businesses are reminded that the Kenton Lions Club is selling banners again this year. By purchasing one, you support the Lions and advertise your business at the same time. These banners will replace the veteran banners once they come down after Veterans Day next week. If you purchased one last year, your renewal price is $150. All new customers are $300. Visit the Kenton Lions Club […]
Photo: Graveyard on Grove The 2024 Graveyard on Grove Haunted Trail held in late October was a success. The events were free, but donations were accepted from those attending. They raised just under $1100 this year. The money was donated to the Hardin County Humane Society.
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, is reminding drivers about some driving hazards that can lead to crashes when Daylight Saving Time ends. For the last three years, Ohio saw an average 15.7% increase in total crashes from September to November. Drowsy Driving: The first full week in November after Daylight Saving Time ends is the National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving […]
The Midwest Regional ESC is seeking a qualified Preschool Instructor. The position is full-time with 5 days/week (M-F) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is for the Discovery Center Preschool located in Logan County. Interested applicants must hold, or have the ability to obtain, a valid State Board of Education General Education teaching license. An Intervention Specialist Teaching license is preferred. If you have questions regarding the position […]
The Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County has released unofficial township rainfall date for the 2024 growing season. During the growing season, from April 15 through October 15, average rainfall across the county was only 19.85 inches. That is 3.24 inches below the ten-year average growing season precipitation, but 2.70 inches more rain than last year. The most rainfall reported was 25.59 inches in Buck Township recorded by Heritage […]
Throughout the month of November, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is conducting an online survey to identify traffic safety concerns and obtain feedback about interactions with the agency. The 2024 Public Survey is anonymous and takes approximately five minutes to complete. The survey is designed to be used as a platform for organizational learning, asking specific questions related to traffic safety issues and previous interactions with OSHP employees. The […]
