Hardin Northern High School will host an American Red Cross blood drive on October 30. It will be held in the High School Varsity Gym from 8am until 2pm that day. They are urging donors to schedule an appointment now. By donating blood on the that day, you will get a $10.00 gift card by email. They will also have the opportunity to earn a $500 Scholarship to be given […]
Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) yesterday announced its acquisition of Fresh Encounter Inc. ("FEI"), a 49-store supermarket chain serving Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Owned by third-generation grocers Michael Needler Jr. and Julie Anderson, FEI has been a food distribution customer of SpartanNash for 58 years. SpartanNash will continue employment for FEI's 2,500 team members. Food solutions company SpartanNash announced its acquisition of Fresh Encounter Inc., a 49-store […]
Photo: Marion Women's Club & Home The Marion Women's Club & Home is inviting the community to join them for a special presentation, Tea with the Treasurer: The Story of Sacagawea and her Coin. This free event is set to take place this Wednesday, October 16 at 3:30 p.m. Featured speakers for the event are former US Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow and retired Marion school teacher and historian Jan Augenstein. […]
Photo: Ada Bulldogs The United Way of Hardin County, OhioHealth and Quest FCU have partnered together to create the Bulldog Backpack Bites program. This food pantry program will supply supplemental food items for Middle School and High School students at Ada schools. Bags will be discreetly placed in the student’s lockers on Fridays for them to enjoy over the weekend. If you have any questions or to sign-up, please email […]
The Kenton Moose Family Center is holding their 2nd Annual Kenton Moose Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 26th. The family friendly event will take place from noon to 2pm. 101 Smokehouse’s food truck will also be on-site and serving guests from noon to 4pm. This event is open to the public. All proceeds will go to 101 Smokehouse. If you are interested in participating in the truck or […]
Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce announced the date for the 2nd Annual Ada Distinguished Awards Night. It will be held February 27, 2025 at 6pm. At the event, the Town & Gown Committee honors Ada’s 2024 distinguished citizen, business, and volunteer. All community members are welcomed to attend and celebrated the great people and businesses of the Ada and Ohio Northern community. Tickets, […]
The Hancock Historical Museum’s annual Halloween Spooktacular presented by Hancock Federal Credit Union will return from 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Perfect for all ages, visitors will enjoy tours of the “haunted” Hull House, built in 1881, and sample seasonal treats cooked over the hearth in the historic Crawford Log House. Guests are encouraged to come in costume. Throughout the museum campus, children will enjoy face-painting, pumpkin and […]
Photo: Patrick Buesching, vice president of strategic initiatives of the Don Wood Foundation, Melissa J. Baumann, Ph.D., president of Ohio Northern University, Laura Macknick, president and CEO of the foundation, and J.D. Yoder, dean of ONU’s T.J. Smull College of Engineering, cut the ribbon to dedicate the new Don Wood Advanced Metal Technology Lab. Engineering students at Ohio Northern University’s (ONU) T.J. Smull College of Engineering have a new laboratory […]
Photo: City of Kenton The winners of the annual Kenton Fire Department's Coloring Contest were announced over this past weekend. The contest was held last week during Fire Prevention Week, and it showcased the artistic skills of second graders from Kenton City Schools. The four winners were Madeline McPheron, Alayna Rogers, Addison Magann, and Citlalli Espinoza Clement. These creative winners earned a special ride in the ladder truck to the […]
