Reservations Being Accepted Now for Hardin County Lamb Banquet

The 2026 annual Hardin County Lamb Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 7. Doors will open at 6 and the banquet begins at 6:30 that evening at St. John’s Evangelical Church in Kenton. The meal will consist of various cuts of lamb. Attendees should arrive early to participate in a silent auction to benefit the scholarship program. Banquet tickets this year are $25 for adults, $10 for children,and exhibitors for free. Reservations need to be made by February 23 […]

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New Security Measures Start Today at Hardin County Courthouse; Entrance Permitted Only on Southside

Starting today (Monday February 9, 2026) there will be only one way to enter the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton. New security screening began operations at the courthouse. Visitors and employees will only be allowed to enter the building through the south entrance on Franklin Street. Entrance on the Main and Detroit Street locations will no longer be permitted. Security personnel on scene noted that the first day as gone well so far, noting a vast majority of people entering […]

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Wapakoneta Teen Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Weekend Crash

Full release from Lima Post of OSHP: American Township – On February 7, 2026, at approximately 1:50 P.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial semi-truck striking a car on SR 309 in American Township, Allen County. Cooper Greer, age 18, from Wapakoneta, Ohio was northbound on Kemp Rd driving a 2012 Cadillac CT4. Greg Gates, age 37, from Grovetown, Georgia was southeast bound on SR 309 driving a 2021 Volvo […]

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Jeremy McLane Memorial Bowling Event Held Saturday

The 7th Jeremy McLane Memorial Strike Out Suicide Bowling event was held over the weekend at Hillcrest Lanes in Kenton. On a cold night, a sizable crowd from Kenton showed up to support the fun event to support suicide prevention and honor Jeremy McLane. It is organized by Candace Williams, Dawn McLane, Tyler Mclane. The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation applauded participants for Striking Out Suicide in Hardin County. Picture and story from Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ohiospf

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Invenergy Featured in Alliance Member Spotlight

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Invenergy. The company is a privately held developer, owner, and operator of clean energy solutions. Commercial operation of the 250-megawatt Hardin III Solar Energy Center located in Hardin County was announced in 2025. Hardin III Solar supported more than 350 jobs during construction and will generate more than $180 million in new investment, helping to fund public schools, emergency services, and local infrastructure. The energy center is […]

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New Members Sworn-In at HCSO

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office held a formal swearing-in ceremony for their newest team members late last week. Although they have been working hard since their hire dates, the Sheriff's Office wanted to ensure their loved ones had the opportunity to see them take their ceremonial oath. Sheriff Keith Everhart and the entire staff officially celebrated and welcomed Deputy Tony Black, Deputy Tony Taylor, Civil Deputy Kaylin Hildreth, Civil Deputy Mike Fannon and Civil Deputy Kylee Hites. For more, including […]

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Summer Food Truck; Eats on the Street Dates Announced

To help you start thinking warmer, HSLC announced that their 7th Annual Summer Thursday Food Truck Takeover will start May 14th. The financial institution promises that this year’s lineup is next level, with new trucks joining the party and plenty of fan favorites. They will unveil which food trucks will be there in the coming weeks. If that doesn't warm you up, the Kenton Historic Courthouse District announced that Eats on the Street will return on Saturday July 18. It […]

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UNOH Announces Inaugural Alumni Entrepreneurship Award Recipients

The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Alumni Entrepreneurship Awards, recognizing graduates who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial success across a wide range of industries. Five distinguished alumni will be honored on March 6, 2026, during Fuel the Future: UNOH Alumni Entrepreneurship Awards & Student Pitch Competition, a new signature campus event celebrating entrepreneurial achievement while inspiring the next generation of UNOH students. The 2026 Alumni Entrepreneurship Award recipients are: • […]

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4-Year-Old Girl Among Two Killed in Marion County Fire

The Pleasant Township Fire Department, in coordination with the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, is currently investigating a residential structure fire that resulted in two fatalities early Friday morning. According to a release from Pleasant Township Fire Department Chief Clint Caterbury, emergency crews were dispatched at around 3:30 this (Friday January 30) morning to 837 Marion Cardington Road East following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, responders encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the residence. Despite aggressive suppression and […]

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