Photo: Hardin County Fair Hardin County Fair officials are threatening to either shut down or make more changes to the free ride wrist band program if unruly behavior continues from those waiting in line. They have announced that they will now be handing out a select number of free tickets randomly every hour and no loitering at the ticket booth will be permitted. If there are more problems, they will […]
A Galion man received life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 15 in Hancock County. According to a release from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 41-year-old Mark Beeman traveled left of center while traveling west on 15. Beeman over-corrected causing the car to travel into the eastbound lanes where it was struck head on by a semi being operated by 35-year-old Faysel […]
Photos: Ada FFA Chapter and Upper Scioto Valley School DistrictUpdated: The photo for 2024 Hardin County Fair King has been updated with the correct photo. The highlight in the grandstand at the Hardin County Fair Tuesday evening was the crowning of the Junior Fair King and Queen and runners-up. A large crowd was on-hand for the ceremony. The runner-up King is Mykel Ellerbrock Johnston from Upper Scioto Valley. The runner-up […]
Fire damaged an apartment at Kenton Village Apartments Tuesday night. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at around 9:30pm to the complex, and they found black smoke coming from an apartment. Everyone was out of the residence when firefighters arrived, and there were no injuries. The fire started in the kitchen, where most of the damage was contained. There was smoke damage throughout and water […]
A judge has denied Dustin Clapsaddle's request for a new trial. In his written ruling filed Wednesday in Hardin County Common Pleas Court, Judge Steve Christopher ruled that the defense team failed to meet the burden of proof that the victim in the case lied under oath at a hearing that was held prior to the start of the trial in June. The defense attorneys claimed the victim perjured herself […]
Photo: Angels for the Elderly Members of the 2024 Hardin Leadership class recently helped Angels for the Elderly. They helped the organization with preparation of its food boxes. They also stocked shelves. Angels for the Elderly thanked Hardin Leadership class members Penny Keller-Clark, Charlotte Gooden, Scott Sorgen, Maria Castle, and Tara Howard for their assistance and commended them for a job well done.
Photo: Heartbeat of Hardin County Heartbeat of Hardin County is closed this week for the Hardin County Fair. They will still be answering the hotline. The number is 419-674-4716. If you do not get an answer, leave a message and your call will be returned. After the fair, hours will vary due to teaching in the schools and the GEMS afterschool program.
Photo: Kenton-Hardin Health Department The Kenton-Hardin Health Department is continuing to promote participation in its Customer Survey. They are asking the public to complete it by September 10. Your feedback on the survey will help inform the Health Department about future planning. To participate, please scan the QR code from the online flyer. You can also request a paper survey by emailing kflinn@hardinhealth.org.
Photo: Ada Bulldogs This coming Friday is Military Appreciation Night at Ada's War Memorial Park Football Field. All veterans and active-duty military members will be admitted to the game for free, and they will be invited on the field for the National Anthem prior to kickoff at 7:00pm Friday evening. The community is encouraged to unite and show their gratitude for those who have served and continue serving our country.
