Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Begins Today

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Begins Today

The Month of May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month since warmer weather means an increase in motorcycles hitting the open road. Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart had this blunt advice for those operating a motorcycle, "Don’t be stupid, okay? Ride with common sense. Ride with safety in mind. I’ve seen a lot of people do some really dumb things on motorcycles because it’s fun or it’s cool. No, it’s not. Something bad is going to happen if you continue to […]

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Trial Date Set for Ada Man Arrested and Charged in Grant County, Indiana

A trial date has been set for an Ada man who was arrested and charged in Grant County, Indiana after he allegedly traveled to Marion, Indiana from Ohio in what he believed was a prearranged meeting to pick up children under the age 14 for sexual exploitation. 64 year old Dennis J. Roth has been charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit promotion of child sexual trafficking, three counts of attempted child molesting and three counts of child solicitation. […]

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Hardin County Military Service Books Available for Sale at The Hardin County Historical Museums

The Hardin County Historical Museums is selling copies of the Hardin County Military Service Book. The book was created in 2021 It was written and edited by Sheena Capelle and Chase Fleece. Copies are available at the museum for $25. The book was written to show appreciation and thankfulness to all the men and women who have served.

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Bluffton University’s Commencement Scheduled for May 4th

Bluffton University's Commencement will be held May 4th. It will start at 10am this Saturday in the Sommer Center. Glen Guyton, executive director of Mennonite Church USA, will provide the address entitled "I Succeeded." This is Bluffton University's 124th Commencement ceremony.

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Jury Trial Scheduled for Dunkirk Man Indicted Last Month

A Dunkirk man was indicted earlier last month on multiple counts. According to documents filed in Hardin County Common Pleas Court, 28 year old Cody R. Switzer was indicted on five counts of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material of performance and one count each of falsification and tampering with evidence. Switzer pleaded not guilty to the charges this week. A three day jury trial was scheduled and will start on August 20. Switzer served as Hardin […]

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France Lake and Saulisberry Park Campground Featured in the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance’s Tourism Spotlight

France Lake and Saulisberry Park Campground were featured in the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's Tourism Spotlight. France Lake and Saulisberry Park Campground are situated on almost 200 acres and provide the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway. Lake activities include fishing, boating, and kayaking. However, swimming is strictly prohibited, and lake activities require permits, which may be purchased on the City of Kenton website. The park also offers picnic tables around the lake, a small playground area […]

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Two Blood Drives Scheduled for May

There are two blood drives scheduled around the area in the month of May. The first is Monday, May 6th at Painter Creek Grange Hall from 11am until 5pm. The Grange Hall is located at 21552 County Road 190 in Mt. Victory. You can donate blood on Monday, May 20th from noon until 6 at the Kenton Moose Family Center located at 801 West Lima Street in Kenton. To make an appointment or to find more blood drives, visit redcrossblood.org.

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The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library Offers Free Delivery of Library Materials to Kenton Residents

The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library offers free delivery of library materials to Kenton residents who are unable to visit the library. The library offers regular and large print books, audio books, magazines, music CDs, and DVDs. The library also has a new Memory Collection, which includes adult picture books for those with dementia to enjoy with. If you or someone you know is interested in this service, call the library at 419-673-2278. Whether someone has a temporary issue, […]

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The Ada High School’s Ada Sustainability Club and Alumni Association Will Hold the First Annual Community Garage Sale

The Ada High School's Ada Sustainability Club and Alumni Association will hold the first Annual Community Garage Sale on May 11th. The hours are from 9am until 2pm on that Saturday at the Ada High School gym. You can either rent a table for $25 to sell your own items at the sale, or you can donate items to be sold at the sale. If donating, drop off the items Friday May 10 from 4 until 6pm at the school's […]

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