KENTON, OHIO - The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services announced today they will be launching a countywide back to school clothing program for eligible Hardin County families beginning, Monday, July 10th. “To be eligible families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades K-12 and be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that’s right around $60,000 […]
The United Way of Hardin County is looking for projects for the annual Days of Caring Event. That will take place August 4 and 5. If you have a project you would like to have considered, contact the United Way of Hardin Co. for an application. Volunteers will help with painting, light construction, cleaning, and yard work. Organizations, Churches, Parks and individuals are welcome to apply.
The Heart of Champion Livestock Show will return to the Wyandot County Fair this year. Individuals with special needs are paired with a Junior Fair Exhibitor who will help them show the animal at the fair. Together, they will parade around the ring to show the animal and interact with the judge. The show will be on Saturday September 16 at 3pm at the Wyandot County Arena. The show was […]
Several awards will be presented as part of the Hardin Freedom Fest parade today in Kenton. Award banners for Most Patriotic, Best Overall, Best Theme, Best Group and Best Decorated Golf Cart will be named. Line up starts at 8:30 am with the parade starting at 9:30 am. The Judging will start at 9, and the awards will be at 9:15. The parade is scheduled to start from in front […]
Prevent Blindness Ohio Dedicates Week Surrounding July 4 to Fireworks Safety Awareness, Seeking to Educate the Public on Dangers of Fireworks Prevent Blindness Ohio Advises the Public to Leave Independence Day Fireworks to Licensed Operators in Authorized Displays Only - Columbus, OH (June 29, 2023) – Prevent Blindness Ohio (PBO) has dedicated the week surrounding July 4 as the Third Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week. According to the Consumer Product […]
The Ridgemont School District announced that Brian Hogan will be the new Ridgemont Superintendent beginning August 1. Hogan completed his undergraduate degree from Urbana University and began his career as a teacher for Greeneview Local Schools in southern Ohio, then on to teaching at his alma mater, Bellefontaine City Schools. A He has spent the last five years as the 6 through 12 grade principal for Waynesfield-Goshen Local Schools. Hogan […]
Diana Clark 80, of Kenton Funeral services for Diana Clark will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial at Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio will take place at a later date. Friends and family may visit 3 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Diana passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at her residence in Kenton. […]
HN Pony League Team HN Minor League Team The Hardin Northern Junior Pony League team is the Hancock County Junior Pony League 2023 B Bracket Champions. HN defeated Riverdale 7-3 on Wednesday Night. Also, HN Minor League Baseball team won the Hancock County A Bracket Championship game, beatingLiberty Benton 5-2. Congratulations Polar Bears!
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at 12 a.m. on Monday, July 3 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at removing impaired […]