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Photo: Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University celebrated the recipients of two new philanthropy awards during the 50th anniversary H.S. Lehr Society dinner this October. Kokosing, a renowned, Ohio-based, family-owned company received the inaugural Outstanding Corporate Partner Award in recognition of the company's dedicated support to the University. Kokosing and ONU have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial partnership. The Dicke family was honored with the inaugural Outstanding Philanthropist Award […]

Starting today, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is going cashless. According to information on the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Facebook page, the move is being made to make your visits smoother, safer, and even more fun. In addition to faster checkouts, it's a step toward a more sustainable future as zoo officials continue their mission of empowering people and saving wildlife. You can use your favorite payment methods like Visa, […]

Photo: Ohio State University Extension-Hardin County The OSU Extension in Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers gathered recently to watch the 2024 State Master Gardener Volunteer Conference award ceremony on Zoom. Five awards were handed out to the group in Hardin County, including Mark Badertscher- Outstanding Master Gardener Volunteer Staff Coordinator, Gene James- Friend of the Master Gardener Volunteers, Outstanding Project in Community Service - Small County for 2024 Spring Program […]

Photo: Blue Star Mothers of America, Hardin County, Ohio Blue Star Mothers of America, Hardin County will be holding two Christmas Care Package events in November. Sorting Day will be November 23 starting at 10am. Donations will be sorted and organized so that everything runs smoothly on Packing Day. A pizza lunch will be provided thanks to the Kenton Moose Lodge. Packing Day will be November 24 starting at 1pm. […]

Photo: City of Lima, OH- Government Renovations at the Lima Municipal Center are wrapping up. The Lima-Allen County Building Department will be closed tomorrow to allow time for staff to move back into 50 Town Square. Starting this Wednesday, October 30th, Public Works Administration, Engineering, the Lima-Allen County Building Department, and the Department of Housing & Neighborhoods will officially be moved into 50 Town Square. They will be available to […]

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Registrations are being accepted now for the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Membership Breakfast on Friday, November 15 at 8:30 AM. Members are invited to the bi-monthly breakfast meetings. They are a way to network and stay up to date on current events in the community. The featured speaker is Melanie Norton of Payroll Partners. She will talk about Southern Ohio Chamber […]

Fall Parent-Teacher conferences at the Kenton High School are quickly approaching. There are evening sessions on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7 from 3:30pm to 7:15pm. There is also a session on Friday, November 8 from 7:45am to 11:15am. School officials believe it is very important to build a positive parent and teacher relationship and work together to ensure the success of your child. Parents will soon be receiving, […]

Photo: City of Kenton Kenton City Council is scheduled to meet this evening. One resolution authorizing the mayor and/or safety service director to apply to the Ohio Department of Transportation for Transportation Alternatives Program, or TAP, funding is on second reading. Two ordinances, one authorizing the safety service director to advertise for rock salt for the public works department, and the other to advertise for bids for materials and supplies […]

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance has scheduled the 2024 Christmas Cookie Walk. It will take place from 10am until 1pm on Saturday, December 7. This event offers a way to get into the holiday spirit, spend time with family and friends, and support local small businesses. The cost is $20 per participant, who will receive a commemorative soft-sided cooler bag. They […]