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Ada Schools Administrator Named OASSA Zone 5 Assistant Principal of the Year

Ada Bulldogs An Ada Schools administrator has been named the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators’ Zone 5 Assistant Principal of the Year. Dr. Britton Devier is the school's kindergarten through 12 Assistant Principal and Transportation Supervisor. School officials say they are grateful for everything Dr. Devier does for the students, staff, and district each day. They added that his dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence make a positive impact throughout the school community. Dr. Devier is now a finalist […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Celebrates America 250 With Tree Planting Ceremony

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance hosted a special tree planting ceremony recently at the Hardin County Courthouse. It was planted in celebration of America 250. In a statement, Alliance officials stated that trees symbolize growth, strength, and a deep-rooted commitment to the future, making this the perfect way to honor 250 years of American history right here in Hardin County. This newly planted tree will stand as a living monument for generations of […]

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Community Generosity Shines at Benjamin Logan Senior Awards Night

Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan High School celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during the Annual Senior Scholarship Recognition program held Wednesday, May 13, 2026. During the evening, Benjamin Logan seniors received 81 local scholarship awards from 56 scholarship funds. Thirty individual recipients earned more than $100,000 in local scholarships, totaling $101,600. The total does not include scholarships awarded directly by colleges or universities. Several students were recognized with multiple local scholarship awards, representing a wide […]

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United Way Hardin County Celebrates Community Annual Meeting

Kenton, OH – May 15, 2026 – United Way of Hardin County proudly hosted its Annual Meeting this week, marking another year of meaningful service, collaboration, and generosity. The event brought together local leaders, volunteers, partner agencies, and supporters to celebrate the collective impact that strengthens Hardin County communities. The event highlighted the work of 2025/26 Honorary Chairs, Jayna and Zach Jansen, owners of Scooter’s Coffee, and included the presentation of four distinguished awards honoring individuals and organizations that embody […]

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County Receives Grant for Asbestos Removal/Remediation of Former Hardin Hills Building

Hardin County Board of Commissioners has a received a one million dollar grant to abate and remove more than 30,000 square feet and 30,000 linear feet of asbestos-containing materials from the former Hardin Hills Health facility at 1211 West Lima Street in Kenton. The asbestos removal will be followed by full building demolition. The cleared and remediated property will be prepared for redevelopment for institutional or commercial use, supporting future growth and reinvestment opportunities. The project is expected to create […]

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15-Year-Old Arrested After Marion Shooting Injures One

One person was injured and several houses were hit after multiple gunshots were fired in Marion Wednesday afternoon. According to a release from the Marion Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Oak and Chestnut Streets at around 2:15pm. Both a vehicle and pedestrians were reportedly involved in the shooting, but no one involved was still at the scene. A short time later, a person was reported to be at Marion General Hospital with a gunshot wound, and […]

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BLHS Business Professionals of America Attend National Leadership Conference in Nashville 

Benjamin Logan Local School District Students from Benjamin Logan High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter attended the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, May 6-10. The chapter was recognized with the Membership Explosion Award for increasing its membership by 30% from last year. The conference brought together an estimated six thousand delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and information technology skills competitions, attend leadership and professional development workshops, receive awards […]

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Kenton High School Students Shine at Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference

Photo: Kenton City Schools- Kenton BPA KENTON, Ohio — Students from Kenton High School's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter returned home with impressive honors from the BPA National Leadership Conference, competing against thousands of students from across the country. Among the standout performers, Brady Cole claimed 2nd place in the nation in Graphic Design, a remarkable achievement that reflects both his talent and dedication to his craft. Anden Goldsmith earned a Top 15 finish in Entrepreneurship, and Emori Criner secured a Top 20 national finish in her event. Karyn Hopkins also placed in the Top […]

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HCSO Investigating Animal Welfare Situation

Animal Welfare Investigation – Co Rd 195 The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the public’s concerns regarding a horse located on County Road 195. We want to provide an update on the steps being taken to address this situation: Active Monitoring: Deputies have been on-site to conduct welfare checks. During these observations, the animal was seen both recumbent (laying down) and standing/moving. Legal Review: Our office is currently working in conjunction with the Hardin County Prosecutor to review […]

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