HCCBA Membership Breakfast Highlights Alzheimer’s Awareness

HCCBA Membership Breakfast Highlights Alzheimer’s Awareness

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance held its Membership Breakfast this past Friday morning. Marybeth Torsell the Program Manager of the Alzheimer's Association, gave an informative presentation. Members had the opportunity to learn more about warning signs, healthy habits for your brain and other important information about Alzheimer's. You can learn more about the Alzheimer's Association by visiting the Alliance's member directory at hccba.com or their website alz.org. Membership Breakfasts are bi-monthly […]

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OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital Invests in Energy-Efficient Window Upgrades

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is making a major investment in sustainability and patient comfort with a $250,000 project to replace approximately 80 windows throughout the hospital. The new windows will not only enhance the look and feel of the facility, but they are expected to significantly increase energy efficiency. The multi-month project is already underway, beginning with the replacement of all 18 windows on the 3 North patient rooms. “This investment reflects our continued focus on creating a more modern and efficient hospital […]

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Obituary for Bryan Bodine

Bryan Bodine,35 of Kenton Memorial services for Bryan Bodine will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Ridgemont High School in Mt. Victory. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as well as 1 hour prior to services on Friday, at the high school. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Bryan passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1990, in Bellefontaine […]

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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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