Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale Local Schools will present the Spring Musical "Once Upon A Mattress" next weekend. Showtimes are March 27 and 28 at 7 p.m., and a matinee performance on March 29 at 3 p.m. in the Russell E. Willeke Auditorium. The musical is packed with witty humor, catchy songs, and physical comedy that keeps audiences entertained. A QR code to scan for tickets can be found below. Riverdale Local Schools
Photo: University of Findlay The 2026 Challenges to Innovation Conference, hosted by the University of Findlay’s department of environmental, safety, and occupational health, will examine how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHSS) profession. This event will take place on Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Alumni Memorial Union on Findlay’s campus. This year’s program invites attendees to examine the opportunities and challenges of AI technologies in EHSS, while providing […]
Ada Schools Inter-District Open Enrollment is now open for the 2026–27 school year. Families wishing to apply must complete the application online through FinalForms by May 8 at 4:00 p.m. Paper applications will not be accepted. You can contact the school's Central Office if you have any questions. To register, please click here.
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will be holding its next Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on April 8 at noon. Young Professionals presents an opportunity for networking, collaboration, and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131 or email dphillips@hccba.com. You can register for the April 8 meeting by clicking here.
Hardin County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brayden Flowers and Crisis K9 Saber from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office have officially graduated from the first-ever Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy K9 Crisis course. This intensive 40-hour program, held through the OPOTA, is the first of its kind in the state. The training focused on preparing both Deputy Flowers and Saber for crisis deployments, ensuring they are ready to provide support, comfort, and de-escalation. Sheriff officials congratulated the duo on their hard work […]
Ohio Department of Transportation - Northwest Ohio District 1 The Ohio Department of Transportation is hiring full-time Summer Laborers across the District. ODOT says this is a perfect summer job for college students. It offers outside work and great pay. Positions are open in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot counties. For more information and to apply, please click here.
The Alger Public Library has an opening for a regular part-time Fiscal Officer, reporting to the Board of Trustees. Primary duties include running weekly payroll, issuing purchase orders, paying invoices, overseeing investments, and complying with legal requirements. They are looking for someone with an Associate’s Degree, or equivalent years of related experience and education. Experience with Uniform Accounting Network is preferred. Email resume to: algerlibrarydirector@gmail.com. More information on the position can be found on the Alger Public Library Facebook page.
Flyers sent to residents impacted by a new parking restriction on Smith Avenue in Kenton contained wrong information. Kenton Safety Service Cindy Murray announced at the February 23 Council Meeting, that no parking would be allowed on the south side of the 200 and 300 blocks of Smith Avenue. The flyers sent to the affected residents, however, stated that parking would be prohibited on the north side beginning March 20. City officials say that the information in the flyer should […]
Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern's presentation of Disney’s High School Musical Jr. takes place this weekend. The hardworking students invites the public to enjoy their high-energy performance. Showtimes are March 20 and 21 at 7:00 PM and a matinee performance March 22 at 2pm. Tickets for students in 12th grade and under are $5, adults $10 and a 3-Show Pass is $25. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in the high school office.
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