Arlington Homecoming Festival Kicks Off This Evening

Arlington Homecoming Festival Kicks Off This Evening

Arlington Heart & Soul The Arlington Homecoming Festival will get off this evening and continue tomorrow. The Food Zone will operate from 4:00-7:00 this evening, the parade starts at 6:30 p.m., and numerous activities will continue until 11:00 tonight. Saturday afternoon, a Kids Tractor Pull gets things started at 3:00 p.m., and a Kiddie Parade begins at 4:00, and activities will go until 11:00 Saturday night. A complete schedule can be found on the Arlington Heart & Soul Facebook page.

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Kenton Middle School Announces Schedule Pickup, Open House, Back-to-School Date

Kenton Middle School families are being reminded about several dates as the new school year approaches. 7th and 8th grade schedule pickup will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on August 20, and the Wildcat Clinic will be open during that time to provide 7th grade shots if needed. The 6th grade open house will be at 6:00 pm on August 24, and 6th grade schedules can be picked up during the event. Finally, 7th and 8th grade Back […]

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Ohio EPA Issues Statewide Air Quality Advisory Due to Wildfire Smoke

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio EPA has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory until midnight tonight (07/17/26) as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Ohio EPA will issue an expiration notice when the air quality improves, and the smoke has left the region. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category in the southwestern part of the state to the “Unhealthy” category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the “Very Unhealthy” to “Hazardous” categories. […]

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Service Announcement for Kathryn M. Craig

Kathryn M. Craig 84 of KentonA celebration of life for Kathryn M. Craig will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Kenton Eagles. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements. A full obituary was run at an earlier date.

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Special Meeting Set for Pleasant Township Trustees Monday

The Board of Trustees of Pleasant Township, Hardin County, Ohio hereby gives notice that they are holding a special meeting Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:00pm at 555 W. Franklin St., Kenton, OH 43326. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Trustees of Pleasant Township to execute a power of attorney document authorizing an individual to sign documents relating to the purchase of a new fire truck. This notice was submitted by the Pleasant Township Fiscal Officer, […]

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Hardin County 4-H Announces Life Skills Project Award Winners

Over 200 4-H projects were judged at this week's Life Skills project judging. State Award winners will represent Hardin County at the Ohio State Fair, and State fair packets can be obtained starting today at the OSU Extension Office. Best of Project winners are for top projects, but without state fair competition. County Award winners are for second place and alternate delegate to the state fair. Outstanding Achievement Award winners went above and beyond the requirements and had an outstanding […]

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Special Meeting Set for Buck Township Trustees Saturday

The Board of Trustees of Buck Township, Hardin County, Ohio hereby gives notice that they are holding a special meeting Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:00am at 15443 State Route 309, Kenton, OH 43326. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Trustees of Buck Township to execute a power of attorney document authorizing an individual to sign documents relating to the purchase of a new fire truck. This notice was submitted by the Buck Township Fiscal Officer, […]

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McKenna Holloway Joins Findlay Police Department Patrol Division

Findlay Police Department The Findlay Police Department announced the hiring of a new officer. McKenna Holloway was sworn in this morning by Mayor Christina Muryn. Officer Holloway, who is 24 years of age. She is a graduate from Elida High School and a 2026 graduate from the Apollo Career Center Police Academy. Holloway resides in the Columbus Grove area with her husband and son. She will be assigned to the department’s Patrol Division.

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Kenton Officials Provide Update on Columbus Street Sidewalk Project

City of Kenton Government An update was provided by city officials on the Columbus Street sidewalk project in Kenton. Construction continues moving west, and access to some businesses may be limited. If your usual entrance or exit is closed, you are encouraged to use alternate access points and plan ahead. For everyone’s safety, drivers should slow down while traveling through the area and avoid using parking lots as shortcuts.

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