Boys and Girls in K-5th Grade Invited to Join Cub Scouts

Boys and Girls in K-5th Grade Invited to Join Cub Scouts

Photo: Friends of BSA Pack 131 Boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grades are invited to join Cub Scouts to enjoy numerous summer activities. Pack 131 services the Kenton and Mount Victory areas. The scouts enjoy hikes, cookouts, camping, fishing, and conservation projects as well as learning about citizenship and patriotism. At summer camp, they participate in shooting sports, swimming, canoeing, and climbing. To find out about the next weekly activity or for an application to join, call or […]

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Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth Announces $2 Million to Launch Pilot Program Placing More Foster Children in Homes

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth announced that more than $2 million in funding is being awarded to expand a model that is helping more Ohio foster children find a loving home. The Treatment Foster Home Pilot Program will connect foster children facing significant behavioral health challenges with foster families who are equipped to support children with complex needs in their homes. The pilot will replicate and expand upon the Northwest Treatment Foster Care Partnership, which is a collaboration […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Shines Member Spotlight on the Hardin County Armory

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance featured the Hardin County Armory in its latest Member Spotlight. It is the oldest and most unique armory in Ohio with construction beginning in 1893. Built during the Victorian era, the Hardin County Armory resembles a castle. It was nearly demolished many years ago, but saved by a group of volunteers who formed a non-profit board to restore and oversee the venue. Today, the facility is used as a historical venue hosting weddings […]

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USV Choir and Band Students Attended Music in The Parks at Kings Island

Photo: Upper Scioto Valley Music Department The Upper Scioto Valley Middle School Choir and High School Band attended Music in the Parks at Kings Island over the weekend. They started the day by driving a few hours to Loveland Middle School, where they enjoyed lunch. A fun day at the park, culminated in an Awards Ceremony in which the Middle School Choir received an “Excellent” rating and a trophy. The Holbrook family served as chaperones and the Performing Arts Boosters […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Deputy Celebrates Graduation From Tiffin University

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office A Hardin County Sheriff's Deputy was a 2024 graduate of Tiffin University over the weekend. Deputy Kylie Puckett received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in Criminal Behavior studies. She graduated with academic honors and was also a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society. Deputy Puckett is assigned to the Enforcement Division of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.

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Indian Lake State Park Warns Resident of Fall Festival Scam

Indian Lake State Park is warning residents about a scam involving the Indian Lake State Park Fall Festival. A posting encourages potential vendors to fill out an application and submit a payment immediately to secure a spot. However, the Indian Lake State Park will not ask you to fill out a Google form via email or Facebook or ask potential vendors to send payment immediately. You should only contact the office at 937-843-2717 to get information about becoming a fall […]

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Ohio Traffic Safety Office Announces Free Advanced Driver Training Summer Series for Teen Drivers

COLUMBUS — Free hands-on training is available this summer for teen drivers in Ohio to practice crash avoidance techniques and gain the experience necessary to become safer drivers. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is partnering with three Advanced Driver Training programs to increase access to these specially designed classes that address the leading causes of teen crashes. Newly licensed drivers or teens with a valid temporary permit are welcome to participate in one of these free sessions. This announcement comes during […]

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Kenton City Schools Offering Free Meals For Kids This Summer

Kenton City Schools is offering free meals this summer. All kids between 1 and 18 are welcome, and they do not have to be enrolled in a local school to get meals. New this year, additional information from participants is needed. Forms can be completed via Parent Square for local Kenton City School students or at each meal site. There are two options: One is you can eat at a meal site; the Kenton Middle School cafeteria from May 28 […]

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Ohio Northern University Recently Dedicated The Haushalter Finance Lab

Photo: Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University’s Dicke College of Business Administration dedicated its newest high impact learning space – the Haushalter Finance Lab on May 17. Named in recognition of donors David Haushalter and Nikki Haushalter, the lab is designed to simulate a trading room. It features a video wall, 16 computer workstations, solstice pods to enable any user in the room to connect to monitors throughout the space, and two stock tickers – one in the classroom and […]

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