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(front, from left) Director of Economic Development, Holli Underwood; and representing Robinson Fin Machines, Inc., Sherri Haushalter, President. (back, from left) Commissioner Tim Striker and Commissioner Fred Rush. The Hardin County Commissioners today signed an agreement with Robinson Fin Machines, located just south of Kenton in Buck Township. The agreement provides economic development incentives to assist with the construction of an expansion to their manufacturing facility, which produces custom folded […]

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) announced today that two more new videos aimed at reducing teen crashes have been released for National Youth Traffic Safety Month in May. The release coincides with what’s known as the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen driver-related fatalities historically spike. “Drivers under age 24 are […]

Pres. Madelyn Lowery welcomed 20 members of the Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association and guest Jessica Hinson to the luncheon meeting at the Kenton Elks on May 19 at noon. Norma Frederick read Grace as sent from Chaplain Melanie Kindell before lunch. Sue Buroker and her volunteer staff were thanked for the delicious luncheon of breakfast casserole, fruit cup, beverages, and crumb cake. The HCRTA committee of Chr. Jean Kearns, […]

Ohio Northern University's three commencement ceremonies were held this past weekend.  Graduate totals included: 402 undergraduates, 183 pharmacy graduates and 52 law school graduates. The ceremonies were held at King Horn Sports Center’s field house on the campus in Ada.

Columbus – On May 21, Trooper Matthew A. Dyer was promoted to the rank of sergeant by Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. Sergeant Dyer recently transferred from his previous assignment at the Marysville Post to serve as an assistant post commander at the Wapakoneta Post. Sergeant Dyer began his Patrol career in June 2002 as a dispatcher assigned to the Delaware and Marion posts. He began training as a […]

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown demanded that three of the large Class 1 railroads that operate and own significant track in Ohio – Norfolk Southern, CSX, and Canadian National Railway – improve their upkeep of infrastructure they own in Ohio.  Brown called on the companies to create a plan for the full remediation of deteriorated rail bridges that can harm communities and divulge every bridge that local officials and community representatives […]

(Marion) Middle school students from five area schools came to the Marion Campus to test their math prowess in the Annual Math Challenge, hosted by The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College. The top math students from 145 competitors were awarded a total of $13,500 in scholarships to these colleges. “It is a pleasure to reward these bright students for their success,” said Dr. Ryan McCall, President […]

The Hardin County Adult Protective Services, Area Agency on Aging 3, and AmeriCorps Seniors are planning a Drug Take Back Day and Shred A Thon on Thursday, June 1.  The services will be provided on June 1 from 9am until noon at the Community Health Professionals in Ada and 1 until 3pm at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton. Over the counter pills, prescriptions and opioids will be accepted and should […]

The Hardin County Business and Professional Women’s Club is reminding area students that the deadline is approaching to submit applications for its annual scholarship. The scholarship is open to any student from Hardin County who has completed at least two of four years of college at an accredited school, or one year of a two-year business or technical school program. Applications by e-mail may be requested by contacting Vanessa Brim […]