Hancock Historical Museum to Host “America’s Birthday Bash” on July 4

Hancock Historical Museum to Host “America’s Birthday Bash” on July 4

Findlay, OH — The Hancock Historical Museum invites the community to a once-in-a-generation celebration, “America’s Birthday Bash,” on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. at the museum campus, located at 422 W. Sandusky Street in Findlay. This special event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, a historic milestone known as America 250, and reimagines the museum’s long-standing Fourth of July Ice Cream Social into a casual, inclusive “birthday party” for the nation and Hancock County’s contributions to […]

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Riverdale Schedules Special Board Meeting

A special meeting of the Riverdale Local School Board has been called for June 29. It will start at 4:30 that afternoon and will be held in the school's Central Office building, located at 20613 State Route 37, Mt. Blanchard. Complete posting on Riverdale Local Schools Facebook page: ⚠️ Notice ⚠️ A special meeting of the Riverdale Local School Board has been called for June 29, 2026 in the Riverdale Local School District Central Office building, located at 20613 State […]

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Ruth A. Haushalter Memorial Scholarship Available for Women Graduates of Hardin Leadership

The Ruth A. Haushalter Memorial Scholarship is being offered to Hardin Leadership alumnae again this year. This $1000 scholarship helps offset the $2950 cost of the Women in Business Leadership Certificate Program, which is designed to equip female leaders with the skills, confidence, and vision to lead in today's dynamic business world. Women graduates of Hardin Leadership are eligible to apply by August 15, and additional funds to support applicants have been received from the Hardin County Community Foundation. Additional […]

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Kenton’s Recent Longest Day of Play a Big Success

City of Kenton Government officials expressed their gratitude to all who were involved and participated in the recent Longest Day of Play. The event featured numerous activities that took place at parks around the city from dawn until dusk this past Saturday June 20. Officials thanked everyone who made the day happen and all of the families who attended the event. They are now planning for the event next summer. Story and graphic from City of Kenton Government Facebook page.

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Girls Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Dog Shelter

The Hardin County Dog Warden thanked three kids for raising money for the shelter. Harper Yankee, Haylee Yoder and Kinzlee Yoder set up and operated a lemonade stand on Wednesday June 24). The girls raised and donated roughly $200 for all the dogs at the shelter. Story and photo from Hardin County Dog Warden Facebook page.

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Hardin County Fair Junior Fair Entries Deadline is July 31

Junior Fair entries are open for the 2026 Hardin County. To register, click here More information, including a link for entries can be found on the Hardin County Fair Facebook page. The deadline is July 31. The fair is scheduled to run September 8 through the 13.

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Farm Bureau Program on August 13 Features Tour of Rohr’s Manufacturing

Hancock, Hardin, Senaca, and Wyandot County Premier Farmer Program is scheduled for August 13. It will take place from 11am until 3pm at Rohr's Manufacturing, 110 East Cottonwood Road in McGuffey. The program will feature strip till education, group member updates, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation partner presentations and a tour of Rohr's Manufacturing. To register, click here Logo and story are on the Hardin County Farm Bureau Facebook page.

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Wyandot Chamber Selling Golf Cart Raffle Tickets

Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce is selling tickets for a golf cart giveaway. It is a chance to win a street-legal golf cart courtesy of Kustom Karts, and tickets available all summer long. They are $20 each or 6 for $100. The drawing date will be October 3 during the Fall Festival in Downtown Upper Sandusky. A link to purchase tickets can be found on the Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Proceeds support community programs, leadership development initiatives, […]

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Girls Flag Football is Now OHSAA’s 29th Recognized Sport

OHSAA Board of Directors votes to add girls flag football as a fully sanctioned sport COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a unanimous vote of the OHSAA Board of Directors at its June meeting. Girls flag football becomes the OHSAA’s 29th recognized sport, including 15 sports for girls and 14 for boys. There are now 23 high school state associations in […]

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