The Ridgemont Local Schools Musical Fundraiser Trivia Night will take place this Saturday February 25. Food concessions will open at 5 that evening, and trivia starts a half hour later at Ridgemont School in Mt. Victory. The cost is $10 per person or $50 for a table of 6. Proceeds benefit the Ridgemont 2023 musical production of Once Upon a Mattress to be presented March 17, 18 and 19. Call […]
Hardin County – The 2023 Hardin County Poultry Banquet will be held Saturday, March 25th at the Family Center of the Kenton Christian & Missionary Alliance Church located at 15436 State Route 309 in Kenton, Ohio. Chicken will be provided as the main course. Each family attending is asked to bring their most requested, best-tasting side dish and dessert to share. There will be no charge for the evening, but […]
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is participating in the Ohio Law Enforcement Job Fair on March 8 at the Ohio Department of Public Safety building. The event is being held for those who are interested in a career in law enforcement. Guests who attend will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from approximately 20 law enforcement agencies. For more information, follow a link provided on the Ohio State Highway […]
Locally heavy rain may lead to some minor flooding today. The wind speed will increase as we go through the afternoon. Winds may gust as high 40 mph later this afternoon and into the evening. Gusty winds will continue on Thursday especially during the afternoon into the early evening, when winds may gust to 45 mph. Listen to 95.3 WKTN for the latest information on the weather.
Dana Breidenbach A rural Forest man, who is being held on charges of involuntary manslaughter and using weapons while intoxicated, made an initial appearance in Hardin County Municipal Court on Tuesday. Dana L. Breidendach, age 68, was arrested over the weekend in connection to the death of his 71 year old brother Wayne Breidenbach. Hardin County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a rural Forest home last Thursday morning where they […]
KENTON, OH- A fundraising effort was launched today to support the medical expenses of Keith Everhart. Keith Everhart has battled health challenges his whole life. After several decades of treatments, his liver couldn’t take anymore and needed to be replaced. While Keith’s surgery went well and recovery is ahead of schedule, the ordeal has left the Everhart family with large medical bills and expensive life-saving prescriptions. “Keith has impacted every […]
Dr. Joseph Gastaldo Joe Gastaldo, MD, System Medical Director for Infectious Disease, answers the question, “Is the pandemic over?” Officially speaking, he said it’s not, "In our country, over 1 million people have died of COVID-19, and we are now averaging approximately 550 deaths per day. Specifically for those with at-risk conditions, those who are immunocompromised, and those over the age of 75, the pandemic is not over." However, in […]
Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Rebecca Bash: Rebecca Bash has been awarded the top scholarship for 2023 from the University Club II of Hardin County. Rebecca is a 2020 graduate of Ridgemont High School and is attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She is the daughter of Jon and Karen Bash of Mt. Victory and will graduate with a degree in Middle Childhood Education in May of 2024. Rebecca Bash […]
The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet Thursday, March 2 to reorganize. The meeting will start at 1:30 that afternoon at their office in the Hardin County Courthouse. In addition, the board will conduct their regular meeting, review the auditor’s report, approve the minutes of the February 9 meeting and pay bills.