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Kenton City Council Reviews Infrastructure Projects, Community Initiatives and More at Recent Meeting

Kenton City Council met this past Monday evening. Members heard from Colleen O'Connell, a candidate for Hardin County Municipal Court Judge. The community organization Revitalize Kenton shared their initiatives and received council support. Key infrastructure projects were a major focus, including addressing a failing sewer line on Morningside Drive and approving contracts for upgrades to signal and lighting on Main and North Detroit Streets. The council passed resolutions for funding these projects through loans and grants, highlighting the complexity of […]

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Revitalize Kenton Thanks Volunteers for Successful Downtown Cleanup

Photo: Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Revitalize Kenton is giving a big thank you to the dedicated volunteers who participated in a downtown cleanup event held Saturday morning. The group gathered early to tackle trash, weeds, and debris, contributing to the ongoing beautification efforts in the heart of the city. A total of 40 volunteer hours were logged during the morning effort. After wrapping up the cleanup, the group celebrated their hard work with lunch at Domino’s. Organizers praised the […]

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MLJ Library Invites Community to Explore Seed and Supply Library

Photo: Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library. April showers bring May flowers—and the library is here to help you grow them. The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is inviting community members to explore its Seed and Supply Library, a seasonal offering perfect for those looking to start or expand their gardens this spring. Seeds are sorted into three categories—flower, vegetable, and herb—and visitors are welcome to take as many packets as they need. Additional gardening materials, such as planting […]

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Ridgemont Fifth Graders Celebrated DARE Program Completion with Trip to Indian Lake Roller Rink

Photo: Ridgemont Local Schools Ridgemont Local Schools’ fifth graders marked the completion of their DARE program with an exciting trip to Indian Lake Roller Rink on Friday. The celebration included hours of skating, arcade games, pizza, cake, and snacks, all enjoyed in the company of friends and classmates. The afternoon was a joyful way to recognize the students’ hard work and participation in the DARE program, which focuses on making safe and responsible choices. Ridgemont officials gave special thanks to […]

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Drive with Dolly: New License Plate Supports Hardin County’s Imagination Library

Photo: Imagination Library of Hardin County The Imagination Library of Hardin County wants you to get ready to Drive with Dolly.  A new specialty license plate featuring Dolly Parton is now available to support Ohio’s Imagination Library—and it directly benefits local communities. When Hardin County residents purchase this plate, $25 will go back to Hardin County’s Imagination Library program, helping provide free books to children from birth to age five. To learn more or to order the new plate, visit […]

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Alger Council to Hold Special Meeting Tonight on Renaming of Ray Brown Memorial Park

The Village of Alger will hold a Special Council Meeting this evening, April 14, to address concerns surrounding the park renaming issue that was discussed during the regular April council meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and will take place at the Alger Village Office, located at 207 Angle Street. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting. The session provides an opportunity for clarification before any further action is taken on the matter.

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Suspect Hospitalized After Officer-Involved Shooting in Marion

An early morning shooting incident in Marion on Sunday has led to an ongoing investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), following a confrontation between law enforcement and a local suspect. According to a joint release from Marion Police Chief Jay McDonald and Marion County Sheriff Matt Bayles, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the OK Cafe early Sunday morning. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Jared Scheck of Marion, was located at his residence shortly afterward. Upon […]

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Ohio 4-H Foundation Hosts Spring Spotlight Dinner in Hardin County

Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County The Ohio State-Ohio 4-H Foundation held their Spring Spotlight Dinner in Hardin County last week.  The camp counselor team served as hosts and practiced stewardship skills.  4-H alumni Brock Heckathorn, Johannah Thacker and Lily James shared their 4-H stories.  Community partners and volunteers who attended and always provide support to Hardin County 4-H were thanked for attending and helping to make it a wonderful evening.

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