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Day 2 Brings Harness Racing and Tough Trucks at Marion County Fair

It's day number two for the Marion County Fair. Daily admission is $10 for 11 and over and free for 10 and under. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult. Harness Racing and Tough Truck competition are featured in the in the grandstand today. The fair runs through this Saturday, July 4 at the fairgrounds in Marion.    For more updates on the 2026 Marion County Fair, please click here.

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Village of Alger Releases 2025 Consumer Confidence Report on Drinking Water Quality

The 2025 Consumer Confidence Report has been released by the Village of Alger. It was prepared to provide information to consumers on the quality of the village's drinking water. Village of Alger Village of Alger You can also view the annual water quality report or download a copy on the Village of Alger Facebook page. Copies are also available to be picked up at the village office, located at 207 Angle Street in Alger.

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Dewey’s Gopher Garden Offering Fresh Produce at Ridgemont Public Library

Ridgemont Public Library: Mt. Victory and Ridgeway Dewey’s Gopher Garden is providing fresh vegetables at the Ridgemont Public Library this summer. Located on the east side of the building, the Gopher Garden has a variety of tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and squash for your taking, and feel free to pick a few weeds while you’re checking out the produce. Library officials thanked community members for their donation of materials and time, as well as Ridgeway Hardware for their generous supply […]

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Ohio State Lima to Host 10th Annual STEAM on the Quad This Fall

Ohio State Lima Ohio State Lima announced that the family friendly 10th STEAM on the Quad will be held again this fall. The event will take place from one until 4pm on Sunday September 27, and food trucks will be on the grounds. Kids in grades K-8 can to do hands-on activities that will improve their knowledge and interest in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and humanities, and Math fields. In celebration, they are bringing in some new and exciting […]

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Kids Zone Activities Planned for Eats on the Street in Downtown Kenton

Kenton Historic Courthouse District Kids Zone activities will keep kids entertained during Eats on the Street Saturday, July 18 from 5 until 10 p.m. in downtown Kenton. Activities will include bounce houses, giant inflatable slide, challenging 9-hole mini golf course, other outdoor games, and creative coloring stations. It is sponsored by Hensel Ready Mix. Updates on Eats on the Street will be posted on the Kenton Historic Courthouse District Facebook page.

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Tree Town Festival to Host 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament

Tree Town Festival The 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 11 as part of Tree Town Festival activities in Forest. It will take place behind the Main Food Pavilion at Gormley Park in Forest, and all skill levels are welcome. The entry fee is $40 per team, and you can bring your own partner. There will be an 80 percent cash payout, and 20 percent will be donated back to the Tree Town Festival. Trophy Boards […]

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Prevent Blindness Ohio Launches Fireworks Safety Week Ahead of Fourth of July Celebrations

Columbus, OH  – Prevent Blindness Ohio has declared June 28-July 4, 2026, as its 6th Annual Fireworks Safety Week, to help educate the public on the dangers of fireworks. As Americans are planning for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in some cases, with celebrations involving fireworks, Prevent Blindness Ohio offers a dedicated webpage on the risk of fireworks-related injuries, PreventBlindness.org/fireworks, a new educational flyer “Fireworks and Your Eyes: Celebrate Safely,” and […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Freda Jean Hipsher

Freda Jean Hipsher 91of Kenton Funeral services for Freda Jean Hipsher, 91, of Kenton, will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 01, 2026, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Anita Van Buskirk officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit two hours prior to the services at the funeral home.Freda Jean was born on February 16, 1935, to the late Della May Kemmere and Fred Poling. On December 29, 1953, Freda […]

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