The Hardin County Fair Board has a new online system that will be implemented this year to accept fair camping registrations. Campers should look for an email in January to register for 2025. They continue to have a huge waiting list and have decided to add 28 new camping spots to help alleviate this situation. While that won't get everyone off the waiting list, it will help. Those new sites […]
Photo: Kenton City Schools The Kenton City Schools' Board of Education will conduct its last regular meeting of the year this evening. Three exchange students will address board members. Several routine personnel items are also on the agenda, including a list of volunteers for this school year. Board members will vote on a quote received from Field Source in the amount of $399,720. The quote is for soccer field renovations. […]
The Kenton High School's JROTC program is the topic of Public Eye this week. The guests are Sadie Larrabee, Wyatt Campbell and Parker Gierhart. They explained that the program teaches leadership skills, discipline and helps to encourage students to become better citizens. Every year, JROTC students provide hundreds of hours to the community and the school. For the complete discussion, tune in to Public Eye Saturday morning at 7:30am and […]
The date for the December food distribution event at Home Run Memorial Park has changed. It is normally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month, but since that is Christmas Eve, it will be held this Tuesday, December 17th. The hours of noon until 2pm are the same. The food drive is a partnership between OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital and the West Ohio Food Bank. They ask that guests […]
The Findlay Police Department is receiving calls about online scam where an area resident was sent an email claiming to be from the "Violations and Fines Office". The title of the email states "Notice of Traffic Violation". The email alleges that the account holder had violated a traffic law in downtown Findlay and is required to pay a fine within 72 hours at the online payment center. The email provides […]
Photo: Ohio State University Extension-Hardin County A staff member of the Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County received an award this week. Amanda Raines, Educator, 4-H Youth Development, was awarded the Epsilon Sigma Phi Mid-Career Service Recognition Award at OSU Extension's Annual Conference. The award is given to an Extension professional with 10 to 20 years of service who exemplify outstanding programs, service, and leadership.
Photo: Love Inc. of Hardin County Love Inc. of Hardin County still has plenty of toys in its Toy Room. They also have plenty of pre-packed gifts for $5 or less. Next week is the last week for the Toy Store. They are open Monday, December 16, and Thursday, December 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Toy donations are still be accepted as well and can be dropped off […]
Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual tree sale. Some of the species available are River Birch, Dawn Redwood, Red Oak, White Pine and more. The order deadline is February 21, 2025, or while supplies last. If interested in ordering trees, contact the office at 419-673-0456.
Photo: City of Kenton City of Kenton officials stated that through its website, the city is dedicated to keeping the community informed and engaged. The website is regularly updated with fresh information. That includes upcoming events, community projects and more. For the latest happenings in the city, visit the website at cityofkenton.com.
