Free Movement and Fitness Class Planned at Hardin County Courthouse on August 15

Free Movement and Fitness Class Planned at Hardin County Courthouse on August 15

Kenton Historic Courthouse District A free movement and fitness class is being offered on Saturday, August 15. It will start at 9:00 that morning on the Hardin County Courthouse lawn and will be led by Dr. Kate Flynn. The fun, feel-good class is designed for all fitness levels. Dr. Flynn has a background in exercise science and chiropractic care and is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies through movement. Rather than focusing on intense workouts, she creates fun, […]

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Raising Arrows Ohio Shares Mission Video Supporting Foster and Kinship Families

Raising Arrows Ohio has shared a video that shares part of the story about what the organization is all about. The video shares the heart of their mission, which is standing alongside foster and kinship families by providing the resources, encouragement, and community they need to thrive. Whether it's through giving, volunteering or simply spreading the word, your support helps foster and kinship families feel less alone and children feel more at home. Raising Arrows Ohio serves foster/kinship families in […]

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Food Truck Lineup Announced for 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The official food truck lineup for the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival has been announced. According to the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, Wok Up Street Hibachi, Fork in the Road, Shafer's Smoked Meats, Buerger's Fries and More, Circle U Waffle Company, Taste of Paradise, Mosco's Tacos and CJ's Dog House will be serving up meals. The event will take place Saturday, August 22 from 5:00 until 11:00 p.m. at Depot Park […]

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Hardin County Housing Development Board Meeting Scheduled for August 11

The quarterly Board Meeting for Hardin County Housing Development has been scheduled. It will be held Tuesday, August 11. The meeting is at noon in the conference room at 707 North Ida Street in Kenton.

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Ada to Host National Night Out with Family Fun and First Responders Tonight

Ada Police Department Village of Ada's National Night Out will take place this evening. Activities will start at 6:00 and go until 9:00 p.m. at 115 North Park Drive in the village, and admission is free. Big door prizes include bikes, Wilson footballs and basketballs, and newly added giveaway items. Family fun includes activity stations, game booths, free food and free pool admission. The Hardin County Dog Warden’s Office will have their own setup where you can stop by to […]

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Hardin County Chamber Highlights Wilson Football Factory in Tourism Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on the Wilson Football Factory. It is considered a must-visit destination for sports enthusiasts and football fans. Since 1955, every leather official-size Wilson football has been handcrafted in Ada, Ohio. Over 500,000 leather footballs are produced every year, including the Official Football of the NFL, “The Duke®”. Wilson Football Factory, located at 517 East Highland Avenue in Ada, offers factory tours, shopping at […]

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CSX to Repair Multiple Railroad Crossings in Kenton Beginning August 24

City of Kenton officials announced that CSX Railroad plans to repair several crossings in the city. Work is expected to start August 24 at crossings on Detroit, Leighton, and Franklin Streets. They will be closed while important upgrades are completed. The work is expected to last 5 to 6 days. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and be ready for a few detours.

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Columbus Driver Cited After Two-Vehicle Crash at Main and Espy in Kenton

A two-vehicle crash occurred at around 7:50 Tuesday morning at the intersection of Main and Espy Streets in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 28-year-old Cristobal Yovani, of Columbus, was driving north on Main and ran a red light at Espy. His car struck a westbound vehicle being operated by 30-year-old Garrett Good, of Forest. Disabling damage occurred to both vehicles, but there were no injuries. Yovani was cited for a red-light violation and for not […]

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Court of Appeals Confirms Marion County Conviction and Life Sentence for Michael Stith

Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office The appellate court upheld the conviction and life sentence of child rapist Michael Stith. The 52-year-old former Prospect resident was convicted and sentenced for raping multiple children over nearly three decades. Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan on Tuesday thanked Ohio’s Third District Court of Appeals for upholding the conviction and life sentence of child rapist Michael Stith, 52, formerly of Centerville Green Camp Road in Prospect, Ohio. According to a release from the Marion […]

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