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The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office extended its sympathy to Roundhead Emergency Medical Services personnel at the passing of their longtime Chief. The death of Twila Zapp Kilburn was posted on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OHHCSO early this morning.  The post stated that the Sheriff's Office is grateful for her 36 years of devotion, compassion, hard work, and professional service as an Emergency Medical Technician. Her work benefited not only […]

(Picture from the 2019 festival parade-taken from the Tree Town Festival Facebook page) The Tree Town Festival in Forest will take place July 8, 9 and 10. Amanda Noascono, who is in charge of marketing for the event, said a highlight to start the festival is the parade starting at 6:30pm on Friday July 8, “Our parade usually lasts an hour plus. Sometimes it's lasted an hour and a half […]

A Findlay woman was injured in a crash that occurred on I-75 near Lima Thursday morning. According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Patrol, 26 year old Cienna Kennedy was driving south on 75 and her vehicle struck an overturned semi in the road. Shortly before that, Kasey L. Moore, age 50, of Indiana, lost control of the semi and it ended up overturning in […]

The deadline for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the August 2, 2022 Primary Election is Tuesday July 5.   The Hardin County Board of Elections is located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton. The office will be open until 9:00 p.m. on July 5, 2022 for your convenience.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at 12 a.m. on Friday, July 1 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 4. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Operation CARE enforcement campaigns aimed […]

Registration for the 2022 Back 2 School Blitz in Wharton is open now. This is a free event that offers Fun Games, Bounces Houses, Food, Hair Cuts, School Supplies, Prizes, and more.   Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged.   If not pre-registered by July 31st, supplies may be limited or unavailable.   The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 14 from 4:00pm - 6:30 pm in front of the Dwelling Place in Wharton.   Online […]

A new Hardin County Dog Warden was hired at a recent meeting of the Hardin County Commissioners. Michelle Scott will start the full time position next week. The pay for the position is $19 per hour. Scott will have a 120 day probationary period with a consideration of a 50 cent rate increase with a favorable evaluation.

The City of Kenton Parks and Recreation Department is holding the 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament this Sunday July 3 at Saulisberry Park at France Lake, State Route 67 west in Kenton. Registration begins at 11 Sunday morning, and the bags start flying at noon. The entry fee is $10 with a 100 percent payout based on the number of teams. There will be a 50-50 raffle with proceeds going to […]