The Benjamin Logan Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 21. It will start at 5:30 tomorrow evening at the Central Office. The purpose of the special meeting is to conduct Board of Education candidate interviews during Executive Session. The regular session of the Benjamin Logan Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 27.
The City of Kenton and the Ohio Department of Transportation are looking at options to provide easier and safer travel through downtown Kenton. They are evaluating alternatives to improve the connection between U.S. 68 and State Route 31 with an emphasis on reducing or removing semi-truck turns on the roadways surrounding the courthouse. The study was performed to evaluate different alternatives to address traffic flow inefficiencies and congestion. The alternatives […]
The West Ohio Food Bank is asking for donations to help provide food for families for Thanksgiving. The agency in a release stated they expect many visitors from those in their 11 county area, including Hardin, to visit them between now and Thanksgiving Day next week. Here is the complete release: Thanksgiving is just around the corner. However, not everybody in our 11-county area is counting down the days … […]
Leaf pickup in the Village of McGuffey will be Monday November 20. The village will be using the Village of Alger's leaf vacuum machine to collect the leaves. McGuffey Mayor Matt Motter offered instructions to residents raking the leaves this weekend, “To have their leaves put to the edge of their property, and by edge of the property meaning edge of the property that can be accessed via a car, […]
The Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library Food for Fines is back from now through December 31. During that time, you can pay off your fines for overdue items with food instead of cash. One food item takes one dollar off your fines. Only unopened pre-packaged non-perishable food will be accepted. All items will be donated to local food pantries. Even those who do not have fines are being […]
The Benjamin Logan Middle School Kiwanis Builders Club hosted their annual Food and Personal Hygiene Drive from November 6 through 14. They collected over 2,400 items to assist nine Benjamin Logan families that could use a little extra help this year. Additional donations were given to the Middleburg Community Church who provides weekly food items for the “Backpack Program” and several local food banks. The Benjamin Logan Middle School Builders […]
The United Way of Hardin County continues its work to raise funds for the 2023-24 United Way Campaign. To support the cause, call, email, or donate with a QR Code link found on the United Way of Hardin County Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayofHardinCounty The United Way supports 16 county agencies, which provide services ranging from child literacy to homelessness. Their phone number is 419-675-1860.
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is seeking nominations for the 2023 Alliance Annual Awards. Members may submit their nominations now. The categories are: Business of the Year; Small Business of the Year; Community Service Award; Nonprofit of the Year, Citizen of the Year and RE Allen Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations will close at 4pm pm January 8, 2024.
The Hardin County Fair Reverse Raffle has been scheduled. It will be held on February 10, 2024. They are seeking donations to be used as cash prizes, auction items and door prizes. Those considering making a donation or for more information, contact Jolene Buchenroth at 567-674-6760.