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The OSU Extension Farm Office Team is offering a “Farm Office Live” Zoom webinar this Friday, October 20 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. This month’s webinar will feature several topics including, Federal Farm Program Assistance, Crop Input Outlook for 2024, Handling an Insurance Claim and a Farm Bill update. To register for this program and for more information visit the Hardin County OSU Extension Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hardincountyosuextension

The Ada Ohio Historical Society is hosting an Open House at Lee Crouse's Museum. The event is free and open to the public. It is scheduled for October 29 from 2 until 5 pm. Lee Crouse's Ada Museum is located at 4236 State Route 81 Ada.

The Northern Hardin County Fire District visited and educated Hardin Northern grades Kindergarten through second for Fire Safety Week last week.  Their efforts can make a significant impact on children's understanding of fire safety and help ensure that they are well-prepared in case of an emergency.  The kids learned a lot, and they had a great time learning about the fire truck.  The school thanked the Northern Hardin County Fire […]

The Hardin County Optimist Club will be hosting its annual Halloween parade in Kenton on Saturday, October 28. The Costume contest will begin at 2 that afternoon with awards for scariest, best, most original and best group. The parade will line up at the Mary Lou Johnson Library parking lot and move out starting at 2:30.   It will head down Columbus Street and go around the square.  Trick or Treat […]

COLUMBUS – National School Bus Safety Week begins today, October 16, and runs through Friday, October 20. During this week, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement efforts on school bus violations. These violations include passing a stopped school bus, school zone violations and other school bus or school zone-related activity. National School Bus Safety Week is supported by the National Association for Pupil Transportation and serves as […]

Hardin County was recognized at the OSU Extension State Master Gardener Volunteers Conference Awards Luncheon this past Saturday.  Hardin County nominees included Friend of MGV Program - Mark Watkins and Standards of Excellence Award - Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The Outstanding Master Gardener Volunteer was presented to Kim Thomas. The ceremony was held near Fairborn in Greene County. For more winners, visit the Hardin County OSU Extension […]

Keep Hardin County Beautiful was featured in the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's latest Member Spotlight. Keep Hardin County Beautiful encourages responsible attitudes about solid waste management among citizens. They emphasize reducing, reusing, and recycling materials, and the purchase of recycled products. They educate residents about litter prevention and implement beautification projects to enhance the environment. The office is located in the Hardin County Courthouse. For more, visit the […]

Sheriff Keith Everhart The Hardin County Sheriff's Office released a statement this morning concerning Sheriff Everhart’s kidney transplant surgery. The surgery was completed successfully on Thursday.   Sheriff Everhart is resting comfortably and making good progress in his recovery, according to the Facebook post, and continued prayers are appreciated.

Two people were sentenced this week in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court documents: .Malik Jett was placed on five years community control with conditions on one count of endangering children. He was given credit as time served for the 209 days local incarceration that was ordered as part of the sentence. .Vincent L. Olivieri was placed on five years community control with conditions on one count of […]