The deadline to pay Real Estate Tax Payments in Hardin County without a penalty is rapidly approaching. Treasurer Denise Althauser reminds property owners that the payment is due Wednesday February 13. The last day to pay Manufactured Home, or trailer, Tax without a penalty is Wednesday February 27. If you have any questions, contact the Treasurer’s Office located on the second floor of the Courthouse or call 419-674-2246.
The Heritage Christian Union Church is holding the 3rd Annual Heritage Sportsman's Banquet. The event will be held from 11am to 3pm on Saturday February 16 at the church located on State Route 37 in Forest. Four sportsman seminars will be presented, and participants will have a chance to win numerous prizes, including three grand prize Canadian fishing trips. All events are free and family friendly. To find out more about the banquet, tune in Public […]
The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, February 6, 2019, for their February board meeting. Fourteen directors were present and thirteen guests were present. Brad Murphy, Vice President, called the meeting to order. Doris Kissling made an announcement that this will be her last year working in the fair office, she then thanked everyone for the work they do for the fair. Mark Badertscher, county extension agent, stated all board members are invited to the many livestock banquets that are […]
Coldwater High School students placed first in the University of Findlay-hosted regional High School Ethics Bowl held Saturday, Jan. 26. The Arlington High School team, which participated in the event for the first time, was a strong runner-up. Coldwater will advance to the National High School Ethics Bowl to be held at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in April. This year’s competition represented the fourth annual Ethics Bowl event held at the university. It included […]
Ohio State Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Bruce A. McPheron announced his recommendation of a five-year reappointment of Gregory S. Rose, PhD, to serve as dean and director of The Ohio State University at Marion in an email to students, faculty, staff, and campus advisory board members on Tuesday, February 5. Rose has served as the dean and director of Ohio State Marion since 2004. Rose’s reappointment is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, and would be […]
Ridgemont 8th grade boys picked up a win Thursday night over Lima Temple Christain by a score of 44-31. Leading scorers for Ridgemont was Westin McKinley with 15 and Wade Gamble with 13. Chipping in 6 points a piece was Donovan Brose along with Jeb McGue. Jd Haimerl and Ashton Mullins added 2 points each. Ridgemont travels to Elgin Saturday morning to start the NWCC Tournament. Game is set to tip off at 10 AM.
Kenton High School Boys Varsity Bowling falls to Ottawa-Glandorf High School 2405-2323. Carter Kauble led the wildcats with a 351 series followed by Joseph Hastings 350, Jaret Dyer with a 308, Andrew Steele 306, Logan Levan a 143 game and Eric Begley 176 game. Kenton High School Girls Varsity Bowling falls to Ottawa-Glandorf High School 2043-1915. Mykaela Schriber led the wildcats with a 280 series, followed by Kennedie Farthing with a 258, Kelsey Flowers with a 247, Adri Wright with […]
There were only four contested matches for the Kenton Middle School wrestling team last night in a dual meet against Ottawa-Glandorf. Kenton wrestlers won all four and won 52-18. Connor Dye had the quickest pin of the season by defeating Brayden Tousley in the 80 lbs weight class in just thirteen seconds. Kade Smith followed suit at 86 lbs and beat Grant Kahle by pin at 1:10. At 92 lbs, Anthony Hunt pinned Justice Pope and Gavin Manns won by […]
The Marion Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a missing juvenile. 14 year old Alexis Adkins has not been seen since the early morning hours of February 3. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information concerning her whereabouts is asked to contact the Marion Central Dispatch Center at 740-387-2525.
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