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Traffic Fatalities Decrease Over Memorial Day Weekend

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 14 crashes resulting in 17 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2024 Memorial Day weekend, according to provisional statistics. This is a decrease from last year, when 26 individuals were killed. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 24 and ran through Monday, May 27. During the reporting period, state troopers made 19,104 traffic enforcement contacts, including 361 impaired driving arrests, 61 drug arrests, 2,662 safety belt citations and 1,090 distracted driving […]

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Kenton High School’s Production Earns Best Show Honors at Hardin Counter Player’s TAB Awards

Photo: Kenton City Schools The Kenton High School's production of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" recently earned best show honors at the 2024 Hardin Counter Player's TAB Awards. The Hardin County Players’ Take A Bow (TAB) awards were held recently and a number of Kenton students won honors.  The students won the following honors: Best Female Comic Role - Alex Humphries Best Ensemble - Ruby Styer, Presley Wilson, Alex Humphries Best Female Solo - Ruby Styer Outstanding Female Lead - Ruby […]

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Donations Being Requested for Hardin Hill’s Employee Appreciation Event

Photo: Hardin Hill's Staff Appreciation Celebration Ang’s Amazing Graze is accepting donations for the Hardin Hill’s Staff Appreciation celebration taking place on July 20th. All donations will cover appetizer type food, grazing table, table settings, desserts, beverages & special gifts. All donations need to be made to Angie using one of the methods listed on their Facebook page.  Please visit Ang’s Amazing Graze on Facebook or call (567) 301-7591 for more information. Hardin Hills Employees past & present along with […]

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University of Northwestern Ohio’s 104th Annual Commencement Ceremony to be Held on June 9th

Photo: University of Northwestern Ohio The University of Northwestern Ohio’s 104th annual commencement exercises will be held on Sunday, June 9th at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima.  A total of 742 graduates from the College of Applied Technologies, College of Business, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, and Graduate College will receive 919 diplomas and degrees.  142 students have earned two or more credentials. The graduation speaker for […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Shines Tourism Spotlight on Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined the Tourism Spotlight on The Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve.  Lawrence Woods is the largest mature forest in the region.  It is also home to a number of rare plant and animal species that can provide a unique experience for visitors.  Within the preserve there are an array of spring and summer wildflowers, large trees, and wetlands. Lawrence Woods also provides 1.1 miles of accessible […]

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Kenton Girl’s Soccer Shoe Donation Fundraiser Will Continue Until July 14th

The Kenton Girl's Soccer shoe donation fundraiser will continue throughout the summer until July 14th.  There will be a drop off location/time this Friday, May 31st from 4pm-10pm at the Kenton High School practice soccer field.Collection boxes will be set by the tree in between the tennis courts and the field. Please bring any new or gently used shoes that you would like to donate.

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Riverdale Falcons Ready to Take Flight at Track and Field State Tournaments in Dayton

Photo: Riverdale Falcons The Riverdale Falcons Track and Field State Qualifiers will be competing tomorrow and Friday at Welcome Stadium in Dayton.  The school has a multitude of state qualifiers that will compete in various events including discus, high jump, 4x800m relays for both boys and girls, 1600m run, 3200m run, and 400m dash. The schedule for Riverdale athletes is as follows: THURSDAY: Field Events begin 3:00pm (Top 8 to Podium) 4:00pm- Ladies 4x800 M Relay (Top 8 to Podium) […]

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