Marianna Hofer Endowment Grants Support Artists and Arts Organizations Across Hancock County

Marianna Hofer Endowment Grants Support Artists and Arts Organizations Across Hancock County

Findlay, OH–The Marianna Hofer Endowment Grant has awarded funding to a diverse group of artists and arts organizations whose projects will enrich the cultural landscape of Hancock County through visual arts, education, and performance. This year’s recipients represent a range of artistic disciplines, including painting, ceramics, arts education, and jazz performance, all focused on artistic development and community engagement. Artist Recipients Caitlin Parke will use grant funding to enroll in jazz piano and jazz studies courses at Bowling Green State University […]

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Memorial Day Parades, Flyovers and Services Planned Across Hardin County Today

The Memorial Day Parade in Kenton, presented by the City of Kenton Government, Kenton Lions Club, Rescue Grove Chapel Committee and Kenton Historic Courthouse District, will take place this morning. Line-up will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Mary Lou Johnson Library parking lot and the parade moves out at 10:20 a.m. It will proceed west on Columbus Street, turn left on Main, left on Franklin, and move east to Jacob Parrot Boulevard, where it will turn left and end […]

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Kenton High School Graduation Ceremony to Be Held Outdoors Tonight

Graduation ceremonies for Kenton High School will take place outdoors this evening, according to an announcement shared on ParentSquare this morning. Due to recent rainfall, school officials are asking guests to follow updated parking and entrance instructions for the commencement ceremony. General parking will be available at the old high school and the field house. School vans will also be available to assist individuals with mobility difficulties. Accessible parking behind the stadium will be limited to those with handicap placards […]

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Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Flooded Roads

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to use extreme caution as prolonged rainfall has caused high water across multiple roadways throughout the county. According to a social media post issued this morning (05/23/26), flooding is currently most severe in southeast Hardin County, but officials expect conditions to worsen and spread to additional areas across the county as rainfall continues. Motorists are strongly urged not to drive through flooded roadways. “Turn Around! Don’t Drown!” the sheriff’s office stated, emphasizing […]

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Hardin County Retired Teachers Hear Update on STRS, Education Issues at May Meeting

There were 19 members and guest Robin Rayfield who attended the Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association luncheon meeting on May 15. They met at noon at the Kenton Elks. Pres. Madelyn Lowery thanked the committee of Madelyn Lowery, Holly Ruhlen, and Melanie Kindell plus Sue Buroker and volunteer staff at the Elks for all the arrangements. She welcomed new member Jeanette Karcher. Chaplain Melanie Kindell offered Grace before the delicious lunch of chicken or tuna croissants, applesauce, cottage cheese, beverages, […]

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Hardin County Board of DD Encourages Families to Use Changing Spaces Ohio for Summer Travel Planning

For those planning a quick summer trip or weekend getaway, the Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities recommends checking out Changing Spaces Ohio before you go. You will be able to find locations with Universal Changing Tables across your destination so you can travel with confidence this summer. These accessible spaces help ensure everyone can travel with comfort, dignity, and ease. To find locations in Ohio, please click here.

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Portion of Main Street to Close for Paving Project Tuesday in Kenton

The City of Kenton has announced that paving work will take place for a portion of Main Street on Tuesday, May 26. Officials said there will be no parking on Main Street from Carrol Street to Ohio Street while crews complete the paving project. For more information or updates, be sure to follow the City of Kenton Government on Facebook.

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Accepting Registrations for New Member Luncheon

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Registrations are being accepted now for the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance New Member Luncheon. It will be held at noon on Wednesday, June 24 at Memorial Park Golf Club in Kenton. The New Member Luncheon is a way for the Alliance to thank you for your membership, meet other new members and receive an overview of all the great benefits of membership offered at the Alliance. This event is open to all […]

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2026 Regional County Fair Season Kicks Off June 6

The 2026 County Fair season will kick off in two weeks. It will lead off with the Paulding County Fair June 6 through June 13. Fairs around the region include: -Putnam County: June 22 through June 27-Marion County: June 28 through July 4-Logan County: July 12 through July 18-Union County: July 26 through August 1-Shelby County: July 26 through August 1-Auglaize County: August 2 through August 8-Allen County: August 21 through August 29-Hancock County: September 1 through September 7-Richwood Independent […]

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