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Photo: Logan County Sheriff's Office Staff members from the Logan County Sheriff's Office spent Wednesday morning with students at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. They were there as part of the students career fair. Each division of the Sheriff's Office was highlighted, including Corrections, Dispatch and Road Patrol. More than thirty employers took part in the Student Career Fair that was held at the Ohio Hi-Point campus. Students were able to […]

Officers from the Kenton Police Department handled a property damage accident in the 1200 block of South Main Street Wednesday morning. A semi operated by Dana L. Leyda, of Kensington, Ohio, struck a Hardin County Sheriff's Office cruiser resulting in light damage and no injuries. Leyda was cited for a marked lanes violation. Officers served notices to destroy weeds and grass and/or remove junk at properties in the 300 and […]

Photo: Ohio Northern University A nationally known sculptor who taught in Ohio Northern University's Art and Design Department from 1985 to 2005, presented four sculptures to the school. Judith Greavu was inspired by the water, plant life, and creatures in a pond on her property near Dola to create the sculptures. They were installed close to the wetland pond on west campus, and a dedication ceremony was held this week. […]

A new law in Ohio requires school districts to notify parents if they monitor school-issued devices, which includes almost all school districts in the state.  Superintendent Chad Thrush notified parents that the Kenton City Schools monitors school-issued devices including location tracking, keystrokes, and web-browsing activity.  He said this is done for the noncommercial education purpose of instruction, technical support, exam proctoring, and/or preventing/responding to threats of life or safety.  If […]

On October 18, the Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association met at the Kenton Elks at noon. Pres. Madelyn Lowery welcomed 22 members and guest Dr. Katie Benson. Lowery thanked the committee of Chr. Donna Myers, Nancy Musselman, Jean Kearns, and Amy Long for the lovely arrangements. She also thanked Sue Buroker and her volunteer staff from the Elks. Annette Ansley shared a prayer sent from Chaplain Melanie Kindell before lunch. […]

The Ada Police Department was alerted by the Ada High School and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, of a potential threat made against the high school by a student. This occurred at around 3:30pm Wednesday afternoon. Ada officers located the student at his residence, as he had not been at the school.  The student was detained and transported to the Ada Police Department.  After a thorough investigation, it was determined […]

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District The Benjamin Logan Music Boosters Craft Show will be held on Sunday, December 8th. It will be held from 11am until 4pm at the Benjamin Logan High School. There will be over 90 vendors offering unique, handmade items for sale. A concession stand will be selling food, and there will be an opportunity to take pictures with Santa. For more information on the craft […]

The Hardin County Historical Museums' Festival of Trees 2024 is just around the corner. This year, the festival will include both trees and wreaths. If you are interested in participating, please contact the museums. They are located at 223 North Main Street in Kenton. The phone number is 419-673-7147.

The Hardin County Veterans' Service Commission will be hosting their 10th annual Veterans Lunch on Thursday, November 7th. The lunch will be served from 11:30am until 1:30pm in the banquet hall of the VFW Post 9381 in Ada. To be eligible for the free meal, you must be a veteran with either an honorable or under honorable discharge and a Hardin County resident. You will need proof of your military […]