Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Aims to Increase Awareness of the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Aims to Increase Awareness of the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is encouraging increased public awareness and usage of the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Launched in July 2022, the easy-to-remember, three-digit number provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or other severe emotional distress. Ohio 9-8-8 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental […]

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2024 TAB Awards to be Held on May 21st at Ada High School

Join the Hardin County Players for this red-carpet event to recognize and honor these hard working and talented student Thespians! All school productions vie for "Best Show"; as well as: Crew, Scenic Design, Creative Costuming, Comic Group; and in musical productions- Duet, Ensemble and Choreography. The TAB Awards will be held on May 21st at 6:30 pm at the Ada High School Auditorium. 2024 TAB Awards Individual Award Nominees (alphabetically by school): FEMALE COMIC: Ada- Kiya Tabler; HN - Leighton […]

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Lupus Foundation of America Drives Nationwide Effort to Make Lupus Visible During Lupus Awareness Month

Each May, the Lupus Foundation of America unites communities to shed light on lupus, highlighting its impact while advocating for increased awareness of the disease and expanded support for lupus research and education programs. During Lupus Awareness Month in May, the Lupus Foundation of America will bring communities together to raise awareness of the disease that affects millions worldwide, and generate funds to bolster lupus research, educational programs and support services. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease, where the immune […]

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Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is Hosting a Memorial Day Flag Coloring Contest

Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is hosting a Memorial Day Flag Coloring Contest. Coloring pages can be picked up at the library. Voting will be May 20th-23rd. Winners will be announced at their Summer Reading Program signup on May 24th. Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is located at 325 E. Columbus Street in Kenton.

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Upper Scioto Valley Schools Band and Choir Spring Concerts Set for May 7th and May 8th

Upper Scioto Valley Schools 7th and 8th Grade Band and Choir Spring Concert is on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. The doors will open for concert attendees at 6:00 PM. USV's 9th-12th Grade Band and Choir Spring Concert is on Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. The doors will open for concert attendees at 6:00 PM.

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2024 Hardin County Fair Book Has Been Finalized

The 2024 Hardin County Fair Book has been finalized. It is available in digital form now on the Hardin County Fair website. It has been submitted to the printer, however print books will have limited copies. Only rules and the open-class section will be available in print. Exhibitors are encouraged to bookmark and utilize the online fair book. For more information or to view the digital Fair Book, please visit https://www.hardincountyfair.org/fair-book/.

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Hardin County OSU Extension Office Coordinating Broiler Chick Purchases for 4-H and FFA Members

The OSU Extension Office is coordinating a broiler chick purchase for 4-H and FFA members carrying the Broiler/Market Chicken Project. The minimum order is 10 chicks per one exhibitor. The final order day will be May 23rd with chick delivery on July 17th or 18th. Pick up will happen from 11am-2pm at the Hardin County Fair Grandstands. For more information or to order chicks, please visit the Hardin County OSU Extension Facebook.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Announces $3 million in Funding for 42 Local Law Enforcement Agencies

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced $3 million in funding for 42 local law enforcement agencies to help their drug task forces enforce the state’s drug laws and combat illegal drug activity. Grants from the 2024 Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund will support drug task forces that impact 36 counties on issues of drug trafficking, pharmaceutical diversion, and other organized criminal activity associated with the drug trade. The program, which is administered through the Office of Criminal Justice Services, […]

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2nd Annual Frankie Castle Memorial Tournament Will be Held May 24th in Alger

The second annual Frankie Castle Memorial Tournament will be held starting Friday, May 24th at the Alger Park. The Home Run Derby will start at 5pm on May 24th. The Men's softball tournament starts at 8am, May 25th and a Cornhole Tournament starts at 11am that morning. Kids bounce houses will be set up, and you can cheer on the Alger and Roundhead T-Ball teams during the event.

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