Gov Mike DeWine, along with other state officials, toured the hard hit Indian Lake area today. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado caused widespread devastation in the area of Indian Lake between Lakeview and Russells Point. The governor said one message he heard from first responders and residents alike is, “We are coming back, and it’s not lost on any of us that the summer season is almost […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to monitor the severe weather that impacted western Ohio on Thursday. This was an extremely dangerous weather system. The Ohio EMA, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are working together to assist local communities in the path of the storms. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted issued statements regarding the tornadoes and dangerous […]
First responders in Logan County held a press conference at around 10:30 this morning to give an update on the widespread damage caused by a tornado that struck the area Thursday evening. Logan County Sheriff Randall Dodds said the damage was devastating, “The Orchard Island area, the Lakeview area, the Midway area. I would tell you that we conducted searches last night looking for injured people. I would tell you […]
On an evening when the Logan County Emergency Management Agency was hosting a Severe Weather Spotter Training course Thursday evening, little did they know severe weather would strike the area. A tornado struck the region 7:30 and 8 Thursday evening leaving behind a path of destruction. Logan County Sheriff Randall Dodds said the damage was extensive in the Indian Lake area especially in the area between Russel’s Point and Lakeview. […]
The United Way of Hardin County's Annual Meeting is quickly approaching. It will be held from 4:30 until 6pm Wednesday March 20th at the Varsity Venue in Kenton. The event will celebrate the past year and recognize United Way's outstanding partners and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to the family friendly event. The evening will conclude with the Bonnie McBride Memorial Pie Auction.
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Ohio Hi-Point Career Center invites the community to sign up for the 2nd annual Hi-Point Hustle 5K on Saturday, May 4, 2024 for a fun day of racing for a good cause. The race starts and ends on OHP's campus - the highest point in Ohio! Registration is $35 and includes a race t-shirt designed and printed by Ohio Hi-Point’s Graphic and Media Arts Academy students. Families […]
Hardin County – The fifth annual Hardin County Goat Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 6 at the Family Center of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church located at 15436 State Route 309 in Kenton. Registration and seating will open at 5:00 pm with the public invited and the meal will begin at 5:30 pm. There is no cost, as each family is asked to bring a side dish and/or […]
Members of the public are invited to attend the Annual Marion Campus Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 10. It will run from noon until 3 p.m. in the Alber Student Center on the Marion Campus. Hundreds of job seekers will connect with dozens of companies who are ready to hire. Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion and OhioMeansJobs Marion County and Tri-Rivers Career Center have […]
Parents of Kenton High School students will soon be receiving an invitation from your child’s teachers asking to meet and discuss their academic progress. These conferences can either be in person or virtual. They will be held the evening of Thursday, March 21, and during the day on Friday, March 22. Parents are encouraged to sign up to discuss the academic progress of your child, as educators value and appreciate […]
