Hardin County University Club II Scholarship Applications Now Available

Jane Kraft, 2022-2023 president of the Hardin County University Club II, is announcing that the club's annual scholarship award applications are now available. Each year, University Club II awards one $1,000 scholarship to a current Junior or Senior college student for the 2022-2023 academic year who is a graduate of one of the Hardin County High Schools. The scholarship will be awarded in late February, 2023. Since 1964 the club has given over $37,000 to assist students […]

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Hardin Northern FFA Hosts Potluck

On November 15th, the Hardin Northern FFA chapter hosted their annual potluck in conjunction with their November chapter meeting. Members were assigned to bring hot and cold dishes, drinks, and desserts to go along with the main meal of ham and baked potatoes. During the meeting, students who had met the requirements for a free chapter shirt received them during the meal. The 2022 Chapter Platinum sponsors; Quest Federal Credit Union, LandTech Ag, Ag Credit, HSLC and 101 Smokehouse, helped […]

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Kenton City School Board To Meet Tonight

Kenton City Schools Board of Education will meet tonight. Several items on the agenda include approving the written resignation of KHS Social Studies Teacher Dustin Clapsaddle effective November 18th. Also for board approval is the written retirement resignation of Amy Long. Amy has been with Kenton City Schools for 39 years. Several other personnel matters will be discussed including new hires, supplemental contracts, and leaves of absences.The board will also approve a list of contracts to enter into with different […]

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Submitted Article From Hardin County United Way Director Sean Beck

I know this is a busy season for many, which is also true for the United Way. We are well into our annual fundraising campaign and are in a season of transition. The most significant change for us this year is the addition of me! I am writing to you as the new Executive Director of the United Way of Hardin County. Coming into the role mid-campaign hasn’t been easy, but it truly has been an incredible experience. Did you […]

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Findlay OSHP Post Announces Dispatcher of The Year

Findlay – Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Ashlee Tyree has been selected as the 2022 Dispatcher of the Year at the Findlay Dispatch Center. Dispatcher Tyree has also been selected as the 2022 Dispatcher of the year for the Findlay District. Tyree, 37, was honored in recognition of outstanding service of the past year at the Findlay Dispatch Center. Sworn officers and dispatchers chose Tyree based on technical job knowledge and ability, enthusiastic work attitude, teamwork, and prompt and courteous […]

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Hardin County Board of Elections Meeting

The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in their office in the courthouse for the Official Canvass of the November 8, 2022 General Election. In addition, the board will conduct regular business, including approval of the minutes of the November 8, 2022 Election Day meeting and approving bills.

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Kenton 1st Graders meet WIGs

Submitted Photos First grade students at Kenton Elementary School celebrated meeting their Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) The first grade academic goal is based on flashcards for the first quarter. To celebrate, students had a snack with their classes, then had a glow-in-the-dark dance party.

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ODOT Announces Road Construction Projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced Road Construction in our region In Hardin County State Route 67 in the city of Kenton, between Wayne St. and Barron Street, will close on Monday, Nov. 21, for 180 days for storm sewer replacement. In Allen County State Route 117 in the village of Westminster may have traffic impacts and lane restrictions for utility relocation work. State Route 309 between Perry Chapel Road and Pevee Road, east of Lima, is open following a […]

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Findlay OSHP Post Announces Findlay Trooper of The Year

Trooper David Lopez II Findlay - Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper David Lopez II has been selected as the 2022 Trooper of the Year at the Findlay Post. The selection of Trooper Lopez, 30, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2022 at the Findlay Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Findlay Post chose Trooper Lopez based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others, enthusiastic work attitude, and cooperation with supervisors, peers, and the public. Trooper Lopez joined […]

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