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Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel Delivers Keynote Address at 2026 Ohio Hi-Point Convocation Ceremony

(photo submitted by Ohio Hi-Point) Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel delivered the Keynote Address at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center's Convocation Ceremony Wednesday evening. Tressel told the graduates that during his early career, he spent 48 years observing students who took four common denominators seriously, and that led a brighter future for them. He said those are, an attitude of gratitude, surrounding yourselves with the right people, getting involved in group activities in your community, and deciding in advance what's […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 231 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS OHC011-017-021-023-037-057-061-065-091-107-109-113-135-149-159-165-200200-/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0231.260519T2035Z-260520T0200Z/ OH .OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE: AUGLAIZE, HARDIN, LOGAN, UNION Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and large hail the main threats.

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Kenton Lions Completes Task of Placing Veterans’ Banners Around Kenton

Kenton Lions members completed four work sessions over two days to put up 390 veteran banners around the city. The Lions thanked veterans for their service. Hardin County Agricultural Society, 1879 Electric , and Grindell Masonry were also thanked for the use of their bucket trucks. Lions participating in this project were Dave Amweg, Jason Van Buskirk, Dave Dulin, Joe Burbacher ,Bill Keller, Jack Elsasser, Daryl Flowers, Brad Bailey and project coordinator Roger Crowe. The task was finished Thursday evening […]

todayMay 15, 2026 358 7

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United Way of Hardin County Invests $100,000 in Local Partners and Internal Programs

Photo left to right – Deanna Wages (Helping Hands), Kristin Ulrich (Hardin Co. YMCA), Heather Erwin (Love, INC.), Nichole Wykes (Hardin Council on Aging), Dr. Portia Smith (Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Deb Curlis (Beatitudes), Stephanie Van Atta (Beatitudes), and Deb Oestreich (Safe Haven) Kenton, OH – May 15, 2026 – United Way of Hardin County is proud to announce the allocation of $100,000 to support local partner agencies and internal programming for the 2026–2027 campaign year. This investment reflects United […]

todayMay 15, 2026 196 1

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County Receives Grant for Asbestos Removal/Remediation of Former Hardin Hills Building

Hardin County Board of Commissioners has a received a one million dollar grant to abate and remove more than 30,000 square feet and 30,000 linear feet of asbestos-containing materials from the former Hardin Hills Health facility at 1211 West Lima Street in Kenton. The asbestos removal will be followed by full building demolition. The cleared and remediated property will be prepared for redevelopment for institutional or commercial use, supporting future growth and reinvestment opportunities. The project is expected to create […]

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Quest Honors Hardin County Teachers of the Year

(Left to Right: Gary Wells, Janelle Morris, Katherine Isenbarger, Emily Breidenbach, Eric Sudlow and Mary Lynn Schumm) Quest Federal Credit Union honored Hardin County Teachers of the Year Thursday afternoon. The recipients are: Ada- Gary Wells Hardin Northern- Janelle Morris Kenton- Katherine Isenbarger Ridgemont- Emily Breidenbach Riverdale- Eric Sudlow Upper Scioto Valley- Mary Lynn Schumm Each teacher received a plaque and a gift card. The ceremony was held in the Community Room at Mid-Ohio Energy in Kenton.

todayMay 14, 2026 1798 2 4

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HCSO Investigating Animal Welfare Situation

Animal Welfare Investigation – Co Rd 195 The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the public’s concerns regarding a horse located on County Road 195. We want to provide an update on the steps being taken to address this situation: Active Monitoring: Deputies have been on-site to conduct welfare checks. During these observations, the animal was seen both recumbent (laying down) and standing/moving. Legal Review: Our office is currently working in conjunction with the Hardin County Prosecutor to review […]

todayMay 13, 2026 1371 2

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Hardin County Ag Society Meeting Includes Accepting Check from Wyandot County Fair Board

Hardin County Fair Board President Jake McFadden, (left), accepts check from Wyandot County Fair Board President Nick Derr  There were 15 directors and 12 guests Jake McFadden, Board President, called the meeting to order. Nick Derr, Board President of the Wyandot County Fair Board, along with 7 of their members presented the Hardin County Ag. Society with a check for $12,000. This money was recently raised at their Fair Reverse Raffle for the Hardin County Fairgrounds Tornado Support. Joe Sherman, […]

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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