Hardin Northern Students Honored as Top Leaders at OMLA ‘Breakfast of Champions’

Hardin Northern Students Honored as Top Leaders at OMLA ‘Breakfast of Champions’

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Two Hardin Northern students were recognized by the Ohio Middle Level Association this week. Madilyn Suter and Gio Noascono attended the annual Northwest Region Ohio Middle Level Association “Breakfast of Champions” at Van Buren Middle School. They were both nominated by their teachers and were recognized as top students in Northwest Ohio for their character, leadership, and service.

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Congressman Jim Jordan Discusses Policy, Trump, and More on Public Eye

Congressman Jim Jordan, who represents Ohio's 4th District, which includes Hardin County, in the U.S. House of Representatives, paid a visit to WKTN this week. Jordan answered questions on a wide array of issues impacting his constituents. He also praised President Trump for doing exactly what he campaigned on. For the complete discussion with Jordan, tune in to Public Eye, with guest host Chad Spencer, Saturday morning at 7:30am and Sunday at noon on WKTN.

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Upper Scioto Valley Students to be Featured at 37th Kewpee High School Invitational Art Exhibit

Photo: Upper Scioto Valley School District Twelve Upper Scioto Valley High School art students had fifteen artworks juried into the 37th Kewpee High School Invitational Art Exhibit. USV officials sent congratulations to students Lexy Tilton, McKayla Bradley, Lauren Moore, Katie Martin, Macain Underwood, Jaelynn Jones, Matthew Caudill, Allison Stansbery, Evalyn Hernandez-Retterer, Ruby Risner, Ella Blair, and Chelsea Hopkins. There were 22 schools who entered work in the Invitational. There was a record number of 446 pieces entered, and 214 were […]

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United Way of Hardin County Advocates for 2-1-1 Hotline in Columbus

Photo: United Way of Hardin County United Way of Hardin County officials advocated for 2-1-1 in Columbus on Wednesday. They met with several area legislators and came away impressed by their dedication, professionalism and caring. Photos: United Way of Hardin County 2-1-1 is a phone hotline that connects callers to a social services resource professional. If you have a question about food insecurities, rent, utilities, childcare, veteran services or more, you can call 2-1-1 to speak to a real person […]

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District Court of Appeals to Hold Court at Ohio Northern

The Third District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Tilton Hall, Room 129. Two cases will be heard including one criminal case, State of Ohio, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Matthew Keith Risch, Defendant-Appellant and one civil case, Ohio Premier Properties, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Eddie’s Rentals, LLC, Defendant-Appellant. In the criminal case, Appellant, Matthew Risch, will appeal his 2024 conviction of two counts of gross […]

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Award Winners to be Recognized at OHSAA Boys Basketball State Finals

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association will honor six Ohio greats during the finals of the 2025 Boys State Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 22, as part of its Circle of Champions recognition program. Among those being saluted is Dr. Aaron Craft, a two-sport high school star at Liberty-Benton High School near Findlay who holds Ohio State University basketball records for career assists and steals and is 2024 spring graduate from Ohio State’s medical school. Also included in the […]

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Dimension’s Showcase: Kenton Middle School Show Choirs’ Final Performance Set for This Weekend

Photo: Kenton Choral Boosters Don't miss your final chance to see Dimension's award-winning Kenton Middle School Show Choir in their exciting showcase. The group will perform their 2024-2025 competition show, along with a variety of impressive individual, duet, and small group performances. The showcase will take place at the Kenton Middle School Auditorium on Saturday, March 22 at 7 PM and Sunday, March 23 at 2 PM. Tickets are $5 per adult and can be purchased at the door, while […]

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Investigation Ongoing Following Train and Car Accident in Hardin County Tuesday Night

An accident involving a car and a train occurred around 8:30 Tuesday night. The crash happened on State Route 292 near Township Road 206. According to limited information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, a Logan County man is believed to have suffered a medical emergency while driving, and his car struck the train. His name and condition have not been released at this time. The crash remains under investigation.

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Teen Arrested After Bomb Threat Prompts School Bus Evacuation in Bellefontaine on Tuesday

A bomb threat on a school bus was investigated Tuesday in Bellefontaine. According to a release from Bellefontaine Police Chief Christopher Marlow, at shortly after 3pm Tuesday afternoon, officers were dispatched to the area of the Bellefontaine City wastewater Treatment Plant on South Troy Road in reference to a bomb threat aboard a Bellefontaine City School bus. It was reported that a male student announced that he had a bomb on his person. The bus was safely evacuated, and the […]

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