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ADA, Ohio - Ohio Northern University's Mental Health Prevention and Awareness Committee is hosting its first GLOW 5K Run/Walk on campus during National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week. Join us on Sept 8 at 8 p.m. near King Horn Sports Center. The first 50 participants who register will receive an ONU Mental Health Prevention and Awareness water bottle and towel. The cost to participate is $10. To register, click here: […]

The next Hardin County Historical Museums Farm Days event is scheduled for this Friday August 5. It will run from 1 until 4pm at the Hardin County Heritage Farm on Letson Avenue in Kenton. It's an opportunity to tour the buildings at the farm museum and learn about the agricultural history of Hardin County.  You will experience what it was like to learn in a one room schoolhouse, visit the […]

The Ohio Department of Public Safety encourages parents and guardians to take the lead in teaching teen drivers. The department states that parents and guardians are key factors to teen driver safety. A number of resources can be found to aid in the process. Visit the Teach Your Teen To Drive website for Ohio requirements and other educational information to help your teen.  The website is: teentodrive.ohio.gov

Another Hardin County 4-H member had a big day at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Kathryn Russell, of Goshen Youth 4-H Club, received an Outstanding of the Day at the Ohio State Fair 4-H Creative Arts Day. The award was presented for her Self-Determined Origami project. Outstanding of the Day is given to the top 5% for each project.

Ridgemont Superintendent Sally Henrick submitted her resignation at the July meeting of the Ridgemont Board of Education Thursday evening. Her resignation was accepted by the Board, and Scott Howell of the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center was approved as Acting Interim Superintendent. Henrick stated that it has been an honor and pleasure to serve as the Superintendent of Ridgemont, and she wished the district and community the best in years […]

One person was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to the document from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Terry L. Vanhoose was placed on two years community control with conditions on one count each of attempted aggravated possession of drugs and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Vanhoose was ordered to enter into and successfully complete a drug and alcohol assessment and follow all recommendations. The case […]

Construction projects are anticipated to affect traffic in Hardin County next week (Week of August 1). The following locations will have lane restrictions:  U.S. 68, which is Main Street in the village of Dunkirk.  State Route 31, between the city of Kenton and the village of Mt. Victory.  State Route 309, between the city of Kenton and the Marion County line. All of those projects are for pavement repairs. The […]

A stretch of State Route 309 east of Lima remains closed. 309, between Perry Chapel Road and Pevee Road, closed on June 1 for a project to construct two roundabouts, one at Napoleon Road and one at Thayer Road.  The project will also replace three culverts along the corridor.   Visit the project webpage for more information: https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/110428?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery State Route 309 is expected to reopen on Friday, August 19, weather permitting.  […]