The Village of Forest is accepting applications for the position of full-time fiscal officer and full time village administrator. Job descriptions and applications can be found on the village's website: villageofforest.com Applications and resumes can be submitted to: Mayor Dean Hankins, 211 West Lima Street in Forest, 45843. The deadline to apply is October 28, 2022.
COLUMBUS, OHIO (Oct. 5, 2022) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today issued its Special Reconnect Order for the upcoming heating season. The Special Reconnect Order helps Ohioans served by PUCO-regulated utilities reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between Oct. 17, 2022, through April 14, 2023. Any residential customer of a PUCO-regulated electric or natural gas company may take advantage of the provisions contained in the order once per winter […]
Kirk Shepard and Julia Hicks Kenton High School's JROTC and FFA programs received a donation from the Kenton Rotary Club. The groups helped serve ice cream at the 2022 Hardin County Fair. Kirk Shepard and MSG David Clifford Rotary club president Kirk Shepard presented checks to Kenton FFA Advisor Julia Hicks and to JROTC Advisor David Clifford. Kenton High School Principal Jason Jones said that the Rotary Club was very […]
A stabbing at Our Daily Bread in Lima occurred Tuesday afternoon. Lima Police identified the suspect as Juan Fuentes. He is a 59 year old black male. He was last seen wearing a orange and black hooded sweatshirt. The suspect was last observed fleeing in a silver Toyota Sienna with Ohio plate of JSM4071. Fuentes is considered to be armed and dangerous. If he is spotted call 911 or the […]
Two drivers escaped with minor injuries after a crash that occurred this past Monday afternoon in the 15,000 block of U.S. 68 south of Kenton. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, Daniel Wildermuth, of Lewistown, attempted to pass a truck pulling farm equipment and being operated by Seth Creamer, of Kenton, at the same time that vehicle was turning left. The resulting collision caused heavy damage to […]
Ridgemont Local Schools reminded parents who are self-employed that you can use the adjusted gross income off of your 2021 taxes to determine if you are eligible for the free and reduced lunch program. You do not have to use the income before deductions. New applications are due by the end of the school day today for students that have qualified in the last two years to avoid a lapse […]
Applications are being accepted for the 2022 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame through the end of business on Friday October 14. Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County. Outstanding agriculturalists may be nominated by individuals or organizations. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Hardin County OSU Extension office or […]
A ribbon cutting for Wings - Support and Recovery was held Tuesday morning. They are located at 111 East Columbus Street, Second Floor in Kenton. Wings Support and Recovery is a non-profit peer support center. The focus is to assist people who are dealing with mental health and/or addiction issues. They also provide vocational services to assist people in finding jobs, transportation to and from medical appointments, social events, benefits […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance featured the Ohio Historical Marker program in the Tourism Spotlight. You're encouraged to tour the historical sites of Hardin County by taking a leisurely car ride visiting all 16 markers and learning about the county's history. Some of the markers are at Hog Creek Marsh, Scioto Marsh, the Black and White Schoolhouse, Hardin County Courthouse and more. For a printable brochure listing all […]