Proposal for New Coon Dog Trial Event Presented to Hardin County Fair Board

Proposal for New Coon Dog Trial Event Presented to Hardin County Fair Board

Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator and Revitalize Kenton Board Member Jennifer Ramge presented a proposal to the Fair Board at this week's Agricultural Society meeting. She asked about the Fairgrounds being host to a newly formed coon dog trial competition. The event would be held inside the fenced in area, and Ramge would like the fairgrounds to be the camping area and flea market with two other locations off site for the dog competitions and water competitions. All revenue would […]

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Hardin County Astronomy Club to Discuss Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party on Public Eye

The Hardin County Astronomy Club is holding a Perseid Meteor Shower watch party on Friday, August 14. Club secretary David Humphreys said it will start at 8:30 that evening, "The event is being held at Idlewild Lake, 9627 US 68 north of Kenton. This is south of the Hi-Road Drive-In, between County Roads 100 and 110. The public is reminded to bring a mosquito repellant, a blanket or chair to sit on, and a drink or snack if desired. No […]

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Hardin County Commissioners Take Ownership of Former Oaklief School Building

Pictured L-R: Commissioner Fred Rush, Kenton City Schools Superintendent Chad Thrush, Commissioner Tim Striker, Clerk of Courts Stefani Epling and Commissioner Joe Sherman The Hardin County Commissioners officially took possession of the former Oaklief school building in Kenton. A deed signing and check presentation ceremony was conducted at the building on Carrol Street Thursday afternoon. The building was being used as the Administration Building for the Kenton City Schools, but that has now moved to the renovated “A” building at […]

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Flag City BalloonFest Returns to Findlay This Weekend

Flag City BalloonFest Numerous events will be taking place during the 26th Annual Flag City BalloonFest this weekend in Findlay. The event will be held Friday and Saturday at Emory Adams Park. You can find a complete schedule of events on the Flag City BalloonFest Facebook page. Event updates, announcements, and weather-related information will also be provided.

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Mary Lou Johnson Library Seeking Lego Donations for New Lego Club

Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is holding its first Lego Club meeting on August 20, and they are asking for donations of Legos. If you have any loose Legos or sets, you can drop them off at the circulation desk. The Lego Club meeting is for ages 6-11 and will go from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on August 20. It will be in the Community Room at the library, which is […]

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ODOT Seeks Public Input on U.S. 23 Safety Project Near Upper Sandusky

The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 is seeking public comments on a project to improve safety along the U.S. 23 corridor, just north of the U.S. 23/U.S. 30 split, northwest of the city of Upper Sandusky. In 2018, ODOT completed a study to identify improvements for the intersections along the U.S. 23 corridor to enhance safety. ODOT is moving forward with the study recommendation to build a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) at the U.S. 23/County Highway 4 intersection. The […]

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Alger Man Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Hardin County

An Alger man changed his plea and was found guilty on one count of involuntary manslaughter in Hardin County Common Pleas Court Wednesday. Logan Olivieri was indicted in April of this year on one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of corrupting another with drugs and one count of trafficking in a Fentanyl-related compound. The offenses led to the death of Todd A. Risner in November of 2023. Judge Steve Christopher ordered a presentence investigation and set the sentencing date […]

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Findlay Honors Friendship City Students with Tree Planting Ceremony

A tree planting dedication was held at Riverside Park in Findlay Wednesday afternoon. This was in honor of the students that are visiting from Findlay's Friendship-City of Kawaguchi, Japan. Mayor Christina Muryn gave brief remarks during the ceremony. The tree planting occurred in the area near the Tell Taylor Monument. Find more information regarding Friendship Cities, please visit the City of Findlay's website.

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Hardin Northern Open House Set for August 10

Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern’s Open House will be held on Monday, August 10 from 5:00 to 6:30pm. This is an opportunity for students and families to meet teachers, connect with administrators, explore classrooms and get ready for the 2026-27 school year. This is for elementary, junior high, and high school families. Hardin Northern's new school year begins on Wednesday, August 12.

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