Bluffton University Honors Faculty and Staff at Annual Recognition Lunch

Bluffton University Honors Faculty and Staff at Annual Recognition Lunch

BLUFFTON, Ohio— Dr. Alex Sider, president of Bluffton University, and Bluffton University Cabinet recognized faculty and staff for milestone years of service during the annual faculty and staff recognition lunch held Tuesday, May 5. The event celebrated employees whose dedication and service have contributed to the university’s mission of preparing students for lives of purpose, service and leadership. Faculty and staff members were honored for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 35 years of service. Those recognized for five years […]

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Riverdale Middle School to Present “Will You Be My Nemesis?”

Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale Middle School will present "Will You Be My Nemesis?" tomorrow evening. The show starts at 7:00 Friday evening at the school. It is described as an action-packed evening of maniacal mayhem, heroic happenings, and super-powered shenanigans. Tickets are available at the door for $10 adults and $6 for students, cash only.

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Highlights Kenton Businesses in Community Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance posted its latest Hardin County Community Spotlight. On the Alliance’s Facebook page and website, they are featuring local businesses that make each of the county’s communities unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a variety of places to Eat, Sip, Shop and Visit. Featured in Wednesday’s spotlight were locations in the City of Kenton. They are Ralphie's Restaurants, Knox'em Dead Vinyl Records and Chad Roof […]

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Hardin County Housing Development Schedules Upcoming Meetings

The next meeting of the Hardin County Housing Development is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12. Other meetings this year are on August 11 and November 10. All meetings start at noon. They are held in the Hardin County Board of DD Board Room.

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Ohio Certifies One Agency, Recertifies 17 Others for Collaborative Board’s Standards

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced yesterday the certification of one Ohio law enforcement agency for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Seventeen additional agencies achieved their recertification. Agencies completing the certification process have adopted and implemented the initial two standards regarding use of force and hiring and recruitment while the recertification process takes place on a revolving, three to four-year cycle. Please see list below of recently certified agencies: St. Clairsville […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Repair Scams

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office issued a Community Alert advising residents to protect their property from repair scams. They have received reports of unsolicited door-to-door contractors operating in the area, offering "discounted" roof and barn repairs. While these offers may seem like a bargain, they are often part of a common mobile repair scam. To protect your home and your wallet, stay alert for red flags such as the "Leftover Materials" pitch. That is where they claim to have extra […]

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Alger Man Faces Charges in 2023 Death of Todd A. Risner

An Alger man was arrested this past Tuesday on charges handed down from a Grand Jury last month. According to documents filed in Hardin County Common Pleas Court, Logan M. Olivieri was indicted in April on charges of involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs and trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound. OLIVIERI, LOGAN MATTHEWPhoto: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster The charges are in connection to the November 2023 death of Todd A. Risner. Olivieri is being held in the Multi County […]

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Average Gas Prices Spike Again

Another week, another sharp increase of average prices for a gallon of gasoline. According to AAA, https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=OH, the average U.S. price is $4.54 a gallon today, which is an increase of 32 cents since last Wednesday. The Ohio average is $4.81 a gallon, an increase of 59 cents in one week. Hardin County’s average price per gallon is at $4.55 a gallon, a big increase from last week’s $4.07 a gallon. That is the cheapest average in our region. The […]

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Ohio School Safety Center expands access to life-saving training with STOP THE BLEED® Educational License

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) has expanded its life-saving training capability by partnering with a national campaign called STOP THE BLEED® that encourages bystanders to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. The OSSC recently received a STOP THE BLEED® educational license from the U.S. Department of Defense, enabling its staff to train civilians to recognize and control severe bleeding using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets. All […]

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