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Dolly’s gifting a special bookmark to seven children in her Imagination Library program as part of “200 Million Reasons to Celebrate” Hardin County, Ohio-Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter in The Imagination Library legacy - celebrating 200 million books gifted globally since inception in 1995. The early childhood book-gifting program mails a high-quality, free book each month to children from birth to age five. The Dolly […]

Eleanor Curlis The 2023 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented earlier this month at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Eleanor Curlis from Forest received the Food and Nutrition Achievement Award. Eleanor, 18, has received county and state recognition for the many food and nutrition projects she has completed. She has been a 4-H member for nine years in the Hardin Hi-Lighters 4-H Club. She is […]

The Hardin County Fair is looking to fill a part time, seasonal position in the fair office.   This will be for the month of August through the week of the fair.  You must be able to work a computer.  Apply in person at the fair secretary’s office Wednesday and Fridays from 9am to 4pm.   The office will be closed the week of July 4th.

Several residents in Findlay reported that they have been getting calls from someone claiming to be an officer for the Findlay Police Department. The caller is asking to collect money on behalf of the Fort Findlay Fraternal Order of Police Lodge number 20.  Findlay Police reminded residents that the department does not call for donations and that any such call is a scam.  Residents are advised to not provide the […]

The Lima Symphony Orchestra’s free, public Patriotic Pops concert will be held at Ohio Northern University this Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m.  The event will take place on the sculpture mall east of McIntosh Center between Presser and Weber halls. This family-friendly concert will feature several Independence Day-themed musical selections.  Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs, blankets and their favorite picnic food to enjoy the […]

The United Way of Hardin County has announced the date for the Annual Campaign Kick-Off. It will be held on Friday August 4 at the Mid-Ohio Energy Building. Breakfast will be provided starting at 7:30 that morning. The program will conclude by 9am. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about the 2023-24 campaign.

The Hardin County Family YMCA will be closed this weekend The Y announced they will be closed Saturday and Sunday, July first and second. That is for building maintenance. The Y will also be closed on Tuesday July 4 to observe the holiday.

The Ridgemont Public Library is holding a Touch A Truck event at the end of the Summer Reading Program. The free family event will be held from 10am until noon this Saturday July 1 at the Ridgeway Fire Station. Several community vehicles will be on display including a firetruck and ambulance. For more information, visit the Ridgemont Public Library: Mt. Victory and Ridgeway Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/RidgemontPL

The Logan County History Center encouraged residents to visit the McCracken Fen State Nature Preserve. It is located on Township Road 32 just over a mile south of Bellefontaine. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources purchased the 94 acre preserve in 1999. It features a natural lake with wetlands. It has hiking trails where you can observe rare plants and various wildlife. The McCracken Fen State Nature Preserve is located […]