10 to 15 volunteers are being sought to assist with loading food boxes at a food distribution event tomorrow at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. The Ohio State University Extension Office of Hardin County in collaboration with Ohio State Student Life and Athletics is hosting a food box distribution event in Kenton at the Hardin County Fairgrounds on Thursday morning from 8:15 to 9:15. If interested, please contact Danielle Grogan at […]
A special Downtown Business Association Speaker Series presentation will be held on Monday October 2. It will start at 11:30am at the Hardin County Genealogy Society in Kenton. The Featured Speaker is Matt Brown. Matt Brown is a 2001 Kenton High School graduate and an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and Founder of Brown Holdings Company which was established in 2013. He serves as Chief Operations Officer (COO) leading operations for their […]
Wapakoneta Police Detective Jordan Barns received the 2023 First Responder Award. Detective Barns was recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to the Wapakoneta Police Department and the City of Wapakoneta. Over the past year, he has taken on a new role in the Wapakoneta Police Department as detective, and he is becoming a leader that new officers can go to for help. During this transition, Detective Barns has handled […]
The Logan County Sheriff's Office is holding its annual Family Fall Festival on October 8. It will start at 1:30 on that Sunday afternoon at Marmon Valley Farm. The afternoon will feature hay rides , pony rides and other activities at the farm. A food truck will also be selling food to the public on sight.
Vanessa Brim (on left) presented the check to Bash Hardin County Business & Professional Women’s Club awarded a $500 scholarship to Rebecca Bash from Mt. Victory. The presentation was made at the Club's June meeting. She is the daughter of Karen and Jon Bash and is a senior at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. Her goal is to get teaching credentials with a BA for Middle Childhood Education.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is recognizing today as National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day. It was created to recognize the service of officers lost to suicide, raise awareness about suicide in law enforcement and to remind officers that help is available. The Patrol hopes that recognizing this day helps reduce the stigma associated with seeking help. 1-800-COP LINE (267-5463) is a confidential, 24-hour international hotline answered by trained retired […]
Hardin County community organizations are connecting with The Ohio State University (OSU) and the Hardin County OSU Extension team for food kindness. On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Hardin County community organizations are coming together to celebrate kindness in the local food community as OSU delivers 43,044 shelf-stable meals. For the first time, Hardin County is one of three locations selected for this 2023 OSU BeKind project. The food is being […]
From left to right: Dr. Ryan McCall, president of Marion Technical College; Debbie Stark; Treg Stark; Dr. Amy Adams, executive vice president of planning, advancement and student engagement; Andy Harper, president of the Marion Tech Foundation Board (Marion) A retired Marion Technical College dean and her husband are investing in supporting students and second chances. The Debbie and Treg Stark Scholarship Fund prioritizes applicants who are formerly incarcerated and those […]
Greenwood Grange will be holding their annual Fall Harvest Social on October 3rd. It will run from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday at the grange hall on State Route 53 in Grant. The menu will consist of Baked Steak and Shredded Chicken Sandwiches, Beef & Noodles, Homemade salads and desserts, including the fall favorite pumpkin pie. It is open to the public with Dine in and Drive-thru options. The […]