The Hardin Northern Community Scholarship fundraising has begun. All money donated to the scholarship fund is divided among the graduating seniors. The money will be paid to the qualifying seniors after the completion of their first academic grading period in college. Contributions should be sent by April 30 so that the scholarship amounts can be calculated and then communicated to the recipients at the Hardin Northern Awards Assembly.
The results of the Ada Elementary School's Dime Wars was announced on Thursday. Ada elementary students participated in Dime Wars throughout the month of December. They collected an impressive $400. This year, the decision was made to direct the funds to the Ada Bulldog Pantry, which provides weekend meals for over 70 students in the Ada district. Here is the complete update from the Ada Elementary School Principal: Ada Elementary […]
Today is the 56th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech at Ohio Northern on January 11, 1968. Dr. King spoke to a capacity crowd in Taft Memorial Gymnasium, less than three months before he was assassinated. He urged those in attendance to not sit idly by, but to do their part to combat injustice and evil in the world. Listen to or read the whole transcript of his speech […]
State officials will be in Kenton on January 22 to meet with city officials concerning the city's phase 2 water improvement project. Mayor Lynn Webb announced the meeting at this week's council meeting, "Ohio EPA, Ohio Department of Development will be here, the whole state, so that's where all the money's coming from for this big project. They are excited to be here. They want to be here. That will […]
Officials in the Village of Forest released information on the village's vacuum sewer system. Mayor David Book announced that Councilman Derek Hastings presented documentation that presents an overview on the system and how it should work. The mayor believes the information is beneficial for residents to review. It can be found on the Village of Forest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064472238790 Mayor Book added that the service staff and entire administrative team […]
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and January regular meeting this (Thursday) evening. The Board President and Vice-President will be selected, and various committee positions will be assigned. The dates and times will also be scheduled for the remaining meetings this year. A light agenda awaits board members during the regular meeting that follows. There are several personnel items on the agenda. The reorganizational meeting […]
A special Downtown Business Association Speaker Series presentation will be held at the Hardin County Genealogy Society on January 22. It will start at 11 that morning. Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development, is the featured speaker. All Downtown Kenton building and business owners within the Kenton Historic Courthouse District are encouraged to attend. You can follow a link on the Kenton Historic Courthouse District Facebook page […]
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office announced that it will continue to provide new and renewal Concealed Weapon licensing as well as BCI and FBI fingerprint background checks. The updated hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8am until 3pm, Wednesday 9am until 4pm and the first Friday of each month 9am until noon. You can call 419-673-1268 extension 1409 to make an appointment or walk-ins are welcome. You can visit the […]
Blanchard Place will be hosting an Alzheimer’s education series beginning this month. The first of the six presentations will be held January 18 at 6pm. They will then be held on the third Thursday of each month through June. You will learn to recognize common signs of Alzheimer’s in yourself and others. Additionally, you will understand the next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor. Registration is […]
