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The Kenton City Schools Board of Education conducted the November meeting Monday evening. One of the speakers was Pastor Dave Dooley, who spoke in favor of the Lifewise Academy operating a program as part of the Kenton City Schools, “I’ve heard that many schools with Lifewise programs have seen improvement especially in the areas of character development, and I believe that will pair well with the already existing emphasis that […]

The colder weather is a reminder that many people struggle to stay warm during the long winter months.   The United Way of Hardin County helps fund area organizations who provide food, shelter and clothing to those in need.   They are still in the middle of their annual campaign, and donations are being sought to help them reach their goal of $170,000.   If you would like to make a donation, follow […]

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is holding an Economic Development Breakfast November 18.  It will start at 8:30 Friday morning at the Kenton Elks Lodge. The featured guest speaker is Ohio Treasurer of State Robert Sprague. Members and the public are invited to attend.  There is a nominal fee for non-members.

The Hardin Northern community is encouraged to participate in the On Our Sleeves Challenge now through this Friday November 18. The Nationwide Children's Hospital movement is designed to help bring awareness to children's mental health.   On Our Sleeves is challenging families to make kindness a habit and priority and have fun while spreading kindness. Hardin Northern residents are being asked to comment or post a picture on the post found […]

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s CaregiverCOLUMBUS, OH—Nov. 14, 2022—November is National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. To mark these events, the Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter is encouraging people to lend a helping hand to more than 420,000 family members and friends serving as unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers. Providing help and support to caregivers can be easier than most people think. Even little acts can make a big […]

The Charlie Brown Christmas Crew started work on the 2022 display at Gormley Park in Forest this past weekend.  The crew made a very good start at making this year even better, but the work is not done yet.  More information on events will be released soon.  Anyone still wishing to add a display, there is still time to have a spot in the park.  Send a message or call […]

The Hardin Northern FCCLA is sponsoring Operation Christmas Child now through this Thursday November 17. Elementary items will be collected in the student's classroom, junior high/high school items can be placed in the students Grit Period.   The class on each end of the building who collects the most will get hot cocoa and cookies for their donations. Visit the Hardin Northern Local School District Facebook page for items that will […]

Ada School officials released important dates for residents of the district to remember. Tomorrow, the Career Scope Field Trip to Apollo will be taken, sport pictures will be taken in the High School Gym and Book Fair starts and runs through the 22. Parent Teacher Conferences will take place from 3:30 until 8pm November 21. There is no school for Thanksgiving Break November 23 through the 25.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is promoting its Drive to Live educational program. It is intended to positively impact youth and engage in conversations about good decision making. The program is geared toward meeting teens where they are and listening with a shared interest in their future. For more information on the program, a link was posted this past Sunday on the Ohio State Highway Patrol Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OhioStateHighwayPatrol