The University of Findlay will be hosting its annual employee recognition dinner. That is scheduled on Tuesday, March 19. Several faculty and staff members will be honored for their years of service ranging from 10 to 35 years.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee hosted their annual disaster drill at Triumph Thermal Systems in Forest this week. First responders and members from the Forest Fire Department, Hardin County Hazmat, Jackson-Forest EMS, Forest Police Department, and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, along with representation from Hardin County EMA, and Hardin County Commissioners worked with Triumph Thermal employees in a tabletop style exercise. They had the opportunity to work through a hazardous materials scenario, while being evaluated. The Hancock […]
The Kenton Little League is now accepting sign-ups for T-Ball, Baseball and Softball for the upcoming season. Kenton Little League is for all Hardin County kids ages 4 through 12 years old. You can register now at KentonLittleLeague.com and click on the red sign up button. Tryouts will be held on March 17th at Kenton High School Fieldhouse.
The Hardin Northern Local School District Spring Spirit Pack for 2019 is on sale now. The online store deadline is 11:59pm Wednesday March 20th. You can now purchase your items online in 3 easy steps by visiting hardinnorthernspring19.itemorder.com Choose your items and add them to your cart and securely checkout with your credit card.
The Marysville Police Department encouraged residents of that city and the surrounding areas to sign up for the Nixle Communication system. The department said that is important to do as we move into the severe weather season. A Code Red application is being phased in at the end of the month, and the Nixle sign-up will make for an easier transition.
The Veteran's Banner Project is ready to gear up with the return of the Spring season. Banner applications will be accepted from now until May 1 to be displayed this summer. Applications can be picked up at the Hardin County Commissioner's Office and the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. You can also find one on the Hardin County Veterans Banners Facebook page. The cost of $115 is the same as last year, which will purchase […]
The Hardin County Commissioners heard from Jacqualine Fitzgerald from the Chamber and Business Alliance at a recent meeting. She said the Downtown Revitalization Group is hoping to secure USDA funding for various issues regarding the future of the downtown. Fitzgerald noted that a $10,000 Ohio Department of Transportation grant is being worked on to do a one day strategic planning for each Village in Hardin County. She is also working on a grant for a Splash Pad […]
The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, March 6, 2019, for their March board meeting. Nineteen directors were present and four guests were present. Corey Ledley, Board President, called the meeting to order. The board approved Lesa Heacock’s Kenton Times proposal for doing the fair premium book, fair preview, fair keepsake, and fair coverage for 2019. Tom Kritzler’s Memorial money was discussed and a portable head chute for large animals was discussed, with a price of approximately $2300. Kelly Buchenroth […]
COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against a Michigan woman after a traffic stop in Wood County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized 500 grams of cocaine worth $17,750. On March 7, at 3:20 p.m., troopers stopped a rented 2019 Jeep Compass with Michigan registration for a speed violation on Interstate 75. While interacting with the driver, troopers detected an odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed the contraband. […]
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