The Ridgemont School District is hosting a Back to School Celebration. It will be held from 4 until 6 this afternoon. Students will be able to tour the school to find their teachers, bus drivers and school staff. Food trucks will be selling food for dinner, so those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy a picnic together. You can also drop off supplies, pay school fees and […]
ADA, Ohio - Ohio Northern University is excited to welcome new and returning students to campus for the start of the 2022-2023 academic year! Celebratory events for the entire campus community will begin next week. “Move-in day is a tremendously important day at ONU and our staff has been working diligently making preparations to welcome the new students,” says Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw, Ph.D., vice president for student affairs. “We have a […]
Colonel Richard S. Fambro A new era has started at the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Colonel Richard S. Fambro, Office of the Superintendent, retired this past Friday after 32 years with the Patrol. He began his Patrol career as a cadet dispatcher assigned to the Lancaster Post in August 1989. He became a member of the 119th Academy Class in January 1990. Lieutenant Colonel Charles A. Jones has assumed the […]
The Hardin County Veterans Memorial Park was recently featured in the spotlight by the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. The park offers 26 acres of fun for everyone. The entire park is handicap accessible and provides 3 parking lots with ample space for visitors. Within the park is Boy Scout Lake. Visitors are welcome to fish from the fully stocked pond without the need for a license. The park […]
There is still time to register for the Hardin Half Marathon on September 24. The deadline for the Half Marathon, 5K and 25 mile bike ride is August 26. The deadline for the Fun Run and Walk is September 23. The proceeds benefit United Way of Hardin County. For more information, and link to register, visit the United Way of Hardin County Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayofHardinCounty
There were six people sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .John A. Biederman was sentenced to a minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 and a half years in prison on one count of felonious assault. He was given credit for 106 days as time served. The following five individuals were each placed on five years community control with conditions: […]
Hardin County – During the month of July, Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 5.54 inches of rain in Hardin County. Last year, the average rainfall for July was 4.25 inches. Madelyn Lowery in Cessna Township received 6.55 inches of rain for the month, the most of any of the township sites. The least rain in July, 4.49 inches, was collected in Taylor Creek Township by Silver Creek Supply. […]
Ballpark Bash for 2022 is taking place a week from tomorrow, which is Saturday August 20. The gate will open at 4 that afternoon at the Home Run Memorial Park on State Route 292 in Kenton, with music from 5pm until midnight. The 5th Annual event will feature three bands, including local talent Keaton Fout. Organizer Matt Jennings classified his music as southern fried rock, “Where it’s a little country, […]
The Immaculate Conception Church Summer Festival will take place this Sunday. The event will run from noon until 7pm at the church in Kenton. There will be kids games, a bounce house, a magic show and Romick's Railroad. Also featured is bingo, theme baskets, country store, book sale, a cake booth and much more. The band Pegasus will also perform. Of course there will also be food, including a BBQ […]