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

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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High-Energy Band “My Cousin Eddie” to Perform at 9th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce announced the opening band at the 9th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. Local fan favorites, My Cousin Eddie, will be performing during the event on August 23. Known for their high-energy performances and feel-good tunes, they’re sure to get the party started right. You are invited to kick off an evening full of great music, community fun, and hometown pride from 5pm until 10pm that evening. […]

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Deadly Crashes Hours Apart Claim Two Lives in Allen and Auglaize Counties on Saturday

Two people were killed in separate crashes over the weekend in our region. The first occurred at just after 7:00am Saturday morning on State Route 117 in Allen County. According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 67-year-old Jeffrey Tibbitts, of Virginia, was driving southeast on 117, when a vehicle traveling northwest and being operated by 20-year-old Aniyah Moss, of Springfield, crossed the center line while the driver was attempting pass three vehicle, which […]

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Delivering Purpose: Former Kenton Mailman Relives His Passion at Blanchard Place Thanks to Local Support

Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place (Kenton, OH) Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place is thanking Sarah Wirbel from Triony Salon, Quest Federal Credit Union-Kenton, and the many amazing Hardin County community members who helped bring a very special idea to life for one of their residents. Donnie Dodds, a beloved member of the community, lives with short-term memory loss. He proudly served as a mail carrier in Kenton for 35 years and often shares stories from his days delivering mail. Inspired […]

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