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United Way’s Day of Caring Set for August 15 — Hear More on Public Eye This Weekend

The United Way of Hardin County’s Day of Caring will take place on Friday, August 15 right after the Kickoff Breakfast. Executive Director Martha Evans-Nau talks about some of the typical projects they normally do, “We’ve painted, we almost always go out to Lake of Lights. That’s one of the places we normally go out to and help sort through Christmas lights and get things painted and refreshed for their new season. We often go to the Homeless Shelter and […]

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Explore Ohio’s Native Shrubs and Trees with New Wildlife Division Field Guide

Photo: Ohio Division of Wildlife The Ohio Division of Wildlife has released a Small Trees and Shrubs of Ohio Field Guide. It covers 57 of the small tree, shrub, and bramble species you are likely to encounter across Ohio. Found in forest and wetland edges, early successional forests, and mature forest understories, these species provide key ecosystem functions that support wildlife and native habitats. A link to access the Field Guide can be found here.

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Hardin County Community Mourns Loss of Detective Bryan Bodine

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office issued a release concerning the death of a deputy. The release states that the Hardin County Sheriff's Office is saddened to report the death of Detective Bryan Bodine on Tuesday, July 15. Detective Bodine had served the citizens of Hardin County for the past 12 years as an enforcement deputy, K-9 handler and detective. He will be sadly missed as a valued friend and member of the Sheriff's Office staff. The release also extended special […]

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Hardin County United Way Director Speaks at National Conference in D.C.

Hardin County United Way’s Executive Director, Martha Evans-Nau, participated in a four-day conference in Washington, D.C. Nau was one of three speakers selected from across the country to discuss her involvement in policy and advocacy issues.  Evans-Nau spoke on her participation in State and National advocacy initiatives. “As an emerging United Way, it has been exciting to start participating in conversations that affect our county, and to be able to do so on a state and national level.  I was […]

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Kenton’s ‘Beat the Heat’ Swim Meet Makes a Splash for a Good Cause

Kenton Police Departments The Kenton Police and Fire Departments' Beat the Heat Swim Meet Tuesday evening was a huge success. According to information on the Kenton Police Departments Facebook page, from the lightning-fast Stingrays to the enthusiastic, if not exactly Olympic-level, officer relays, it was a night full of laughter, cheers, and big splashes. More importantly, they came together to support Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio. Admission was by donation, and the proceeds went to DSACO. Organizers thanked everyone […]

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Fire Destroys Home on State Route 67 Near Kenton; No Injuries Reported

A house on State Route 67, west of Kenton, was destroyed by a fire Tuesday. According to information from Richland Township Fire Chief Jason Johns, firefighters were dispatched to 7345 State Route 67 near Jumbo at around 9:20 Tuesday morning. The structure was fully involved with flames when firefighters arrived, and the two occupants were outside, and there were no injuries. The fire is believed to have been started by an electrical issue, however the final determination has not been […]

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Effective Today: Forest Mayor Dave Book Steps Down Citing Health Issues

The Village of Forest announced today that Mayor Dave Book has officially resigned, effective July 15, 2025, citing health-related reasons. Book, who has served the community with dedication and leadership, is stepping down to focus on his well-being. Council President Derek Hastings will assume the role of acting mayor. Village officials expressed gratitude for Book’s service and asked for the community’s support during this period of transition.

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4-H Member Olivia Newland Joins Youth from Four States for Fire & EMS Training

Photo: Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County A member of Country Timers 4-H Club is preparing for a career in rescue services.  Recently, Olivia Newland represented the Ridgeway Fire Department at the Ohio Youth Fire EMS Training Academy.  She, along with 41 other youth from Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana, and Kentucky, had hands-on training in vehicle extraction, repelling, search and rescue, and more.  Olivia also serves as a 4-H Camp Counselor and Junior Fair Board member. 

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Delta Dental to Distribute 20,000 Mouthguards to Middle and High School Sports Teams 

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is bringing back the Winning Smiles mouthguard program—an initiative designed to promote oral health safety among young athletes. Through this effort, Delta Dental will distribute 20,000 high-quality mouthguards at no cost to middle and high school sports programs across Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. The program opens at 10 a.m. tomorrow—Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Athletic directors, coaches and school administrators can request free mouthguards by completing an online order form. Mouthguards will be distributed […]

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