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.
Vancrest of Ada will host a Craft Fair this Saturday November 18. It will run from 10 until 2:30 at the facility in Ada. Over 25 vendors will be selling items. Kids will have a chance to get a picture with Santa as well, and there will be a Santa mailbox set up for those letters to head off to the North Pole.
The deadline to enter the Ohio State Highway Patrol's annual Holiday Card Contest is tomorrow (Friday November 17). All artwork must be photographed and sent via email no later than 8 Friday morning for consideration in the contest. The contest winner’s artwork will be featured in OSP’s quarterly magazine and used as the Patrol's holiday social media graphic. The finalists selected will be notified via email on November 20. The […]
The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, November 21 for the Official Canvass of the November 7 election. In addition, the board will conduct regular business, including approval of the minutes from the Election Day meeting and approving bills. The meeting will start at 9am November 21 in the Board of Elections Office in the Hardin County Courthouse.