Abundant Life Boutique Accepting Clothing Donations Saturday

Abundant Life Boutique Accepting Clothing Donations Saturday

Abundant Life Boutique The Abundant Life Boutique will be accepting donations this Saturday, August 1 from 9am until noon. They are looking for new or gently used children’s clothing and new socks and underwear. There will be a tote outside the doors at 409 Madison Street in Kenton for donation drop off. Boutique hours for August will be August 17 from 9 until noon and the 20th from 4 until 7pm, and a meal will be served on that Thursday […]

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Governor DeWine Cuts Ribbon on New Ohio Agriculture Center

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine yesterday were joined by Ohio's agricultural leaders to cut the ribbon on the new Ohio Agriculture Center presented by Nationwide®, marking the official opening of one of several new buildings ahead of this year's Ohio State Fair. The 177,000-square-foot Ohio Agriculture Center replaces two aging structures — the former Ohio Building, longtime home of the Taste of Ohio Café, and the Ag & Hort Building, which for years hosted the […]

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Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education approves continued funding for student lunches

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Board of Education, at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, voted unanimously to continue funding campus student lunches for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. This decision reaffirms the Board's deep commitment to the well-being and academic success of all Ohio Hi-Point students. This marks another consecutive year that Ohio Hi-Point campus students will receive complimentary lunches, a measure designed to alleviate financial pressure on families and ensure every student […]

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Pre-Sale Farm Science Review Tickets Available Through Sept. 21 in Hardin County

Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County Pre-sale tickets for Farm Science Review continue to be on sale now at the Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County Office until Monday, September 21. They are $10 each with cash or check only. Starting September 22, tickets can be purchased online or at the event gates for $15. Farm Science Review will take place September 22-24 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio. The event attracts over 100,000 visitors […]

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Registration Open for Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Golf Scramble

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Registration for the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's Golf Scramble closed this Friday, July 31. The premier event is now open to both members and the public. This is your ultimate chance to have fun, expand your professional network, and ask questions about how an Alliance membership can benefit your business. The 4-Person Scramble-Style Tournament will take place Friday, August 14 at Memorial Park Golf Club in Kenton. To register and for more […]

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Hardin Historical Museums to Host History After Hours Speaker Series Thursday

Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. The Hardin Historical Museums next History After Hours Speaker Series will be this Thursday, July 30. It will take place from 6:00-7:00 that evening at 14380 County Road 140 in Kenton. The guest speaker will be Ron Marvin. He will be talking about the Liberty Bell's travels through Hardin County. History After Hours is a free speaker series that is held the last Thursday of every month.

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Hardin County Board of DD, Simon Kenton School Hiring Special Education Preschool Teacher

Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Simon Kenton School Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities/ Simon Kenton School is hiring a Special Education Preschool Teacher. The person hired will provide specialized instruction, collaborate with staff, families and service providers, and maintain a safe, well-managed classroom. You can learn more about the position and qualifications on the hardinddd.org website. Applications can be emailed to Lori Berger, lberger@hardindd.org.

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22 Students Awarded the 2026 Mary Lou Johnson Health Career Scholarship

KENTON, OH - OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Mary Lou Johnson Scholarship. This annual scholarship supports students from Hardin County and surrounding areas who are pursuing degrees in healthcare and related fields. This year, 22 students have been awarded $500 scholarships — 12 graduating high school seniors and 10 returning college students — as they continue their education and prepare for careers in healthcare. The scholarship honors the legacy of Mary Lou […]

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National Average Gas Price Tops $4 Per Gallon; Ohio Remains Below Average

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has surpassed $4 a gallon. According to AAA, the national average is at $4.10 a gallon today. Ohio's average is still below the $4 average at $3.86 a gallon. The average price in Hardin County is $3.89 a gallon. $3.74 a gallon is the cheapest average, and that is in Auglaize County, while Marion County has the most expensive at $3.94 a gallon.

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