September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and the Alger Public Library is holding a Sign-Up contest. During the contest in September, winners will receive a gift card for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the most tickets received for signing up a new patron. Anyone who signs up for a new Alger Public Library Card or brings in a family member or friend to get a new library card, will […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – September is National Preparedness Month as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Ready campaign. National Preparedness Month (NPM) encourages Ohioans to plan ahead and prepare for disaster. Being aware, prepared, and remaining resilient are an essential part of a safer community. This year’s topic is resilience with a focus on diverse communities such as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, intending to shed […]
Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office Detectives assigned to the MARMET Drug Task Force have served a total of seven search warrants at locations in Marion County over the past week. The search warrants were served as the result of four different illegal drug trafficking investigations. MARMET was able to remove numerous contraband items from the streets of the Marion area community. Some of the items include 475 grams of fentanyl, […]
The 2024 Upper Scioto Valley Alumni Band will perform at the USV Homecoming Game on Friday, September 20th. Organizers are looking forward to a great performance. If you, or someone you know, is interested in performing, please click here to fill out the form. Rehearsal will be from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Thursday, September 19. This rehearsal is not required but is highly encouraged.
Applications are being accepted for the 2024 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame through the end of business day on October 4th. Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily because of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County. Outstanding agriculturalists may be nominated by individuals or organizations. Nomination forms are available at the Hardin County OSU Extension Office or on the OSU Hardin […]
Photo: Ohio State-Hardin County 4-H The Hardin County Ohio State University Extension is encouraging those attending the Hardin County Fair this week to participate in a Fair Scavenger Hunt. Attendees can take pictures of the Fair Royalty or Ambassadors, a Junior Fair Board member in action, the oldest tractor exhibited in the antique tractor area among and more areas around the fairgrounds. When done, go back to the Extension booth […]
The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting recently at the Kenton Elks. Tom Dilts, Kevin Kapanka, Cruz Compton, and Matt James introduced their non-profit group, Play for Purpose. Their mission is to raise money through donations and gaming tournaments to provide game systems and toys to children in need. Recently, the group was able to donate a game system and toys to families impacted by the tornado that went […]
So far, there is only one blood drive scheduled in the area during the month of September. The blood drive will be held on Monday, September 16th at the Kenton Moose Lodge. The hours are from noon until 6pm. The Kenton Moose Lodge in located at 801 West Lima Street in Kenton. To make an appointment or to find more blood drives, visit redcrossblood.org.
Photo: Kenton City Schools The Kenton City Schools' Booster apparel has arrived. If you ordered apparel before August 9th, the items are in and can be picked up during the JV football game tomorrow from 10:00am to 11:30am or during the varsity football game on Friday, September 6th until halftime. If these times do not work for you, email henselm@kentoncityschools.org If you are still wanting to order apparel, you can […]
