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Enforcement of Ohio’s new distracted driving law begins today.  The State of Ohio's distracted driving law went into effect in April and for the first six months, law enforcement issued warnings to drivers found in violation. Starting today, law enforcement will have the authority to issue citations.  The law designates the use of cell phones and other electronic communications devices while driving as a primary traffic offense for all drivers […]

LIMA, Ohio (Oct. 4, 2023) – One year after opening the State Route 309 roundabouts at Napoleon Road and Thayer Road, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 declares the project a safety success. Traffic crashes and injury rates have dramatically decreased at both intersections. “As a traffic engineer, you understand why constructing a roundabout will improve safety, but seeing the numbers is definitely satisfying,” said ODOT District 1 […]

Ohio Northern University’s School of Social Sciences and Human Interaction, along with Hardin County Domestic Relations Court, are co-hosting “Identifying and Responding to Juvenile Victims of Human Trafficking Training.”  The free seminar is for regional criminal justice, social service, and child-serving professionals. The event will be held this Friday, October 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in ONU’s McIntosh Center Ballroom.  The day-long seminar will equip participants with the […]

An area around Blue Jacket Park in Bellefontaine will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians this evening starting at 7:30 until the end of the fireworks show at AcuSport Stadium. The Bellefontaine High School homecoming parade will begin at 6:30 this evening at the intersection of Main Street and Chillicothe Avenue.  It will proceed south and turn left onto Washington Avenue, then turn right onto Harding Street and head […]

The next Author Talks digital live-stream presented by the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library has been scheduled. It will take place starting at 4pm on Tuesday October 10. Author and television host Rick Steves will share information about the latest in smart European travel. The event is held in partnership with the Mary Lou Johnson Library thanks to support from Quest Federal Credit Union. You can register and […]

The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting a children’s program at the Friendship Gardens this Saturday morning, October 7.  The event is from 10:00 am until noon and will provide several activities for kids ages 5 and up.  Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, who must remain with their children for the entire event. It will take place at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County, […]

Hardin County Student Leadership, put on by United Way of Hardin County, held their first meeting Wednesday at Ada High School.  Four Sophomore students from each Hardin County school will be attending monthly meetings to learn leadership skills and develop strong leader character traits.  Yesterday's speaker was Katie Kuhn who is Ashland University's Head Volleyball Coach. Her presentation focused on "stepping into it" and learning to be uncomfortable with the […]

Dylan Frank and Lydon Aldridge Two men were arrested after an incident at Forest Court Apartments Tuesday night. According to a  release from Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser, officers were dispatched to the complex at around 9:15 after an armed robbery was reported. Upon arrival, officers were told that two subjects, one of which was allegedly armed with a handgun, had forced entry into an apartment and assaulted the resident. […]

Hardin Northern will be conducting a full-scale evacuation drill in partnership with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday (October 5).  There will then be an announcement tomorrow morning that all staff and students need to be evacuated to a safe site, which is located at Wilson Farms on the crossroad of Township Road 135 and State Route 81.  Staff and students will exit the building and walk down 81 […]