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OSU Extension Offers Advice on Working Safely with Anhydrous Ammonia

Hardin County – Many farmers are applying anhydrous ammonia as a part of their spring planting season. Anyone working with anhydrous ammonia should be familiar with the safe use of the product, understand the potential for injury and know how to respond to an emergency. There are several hazards associated to working with anhydrous ammonia in the field. One hazard is that anhydrous ammonia is stored under high pressure. An unintended release can occur if the equipment is not well […]

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Results of Recent State Trooper Campaign on Enforcement of Distracted Driving Released

The Ohio State Highway Patrol and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project reported the results of the campaign on enforcement of distracted driving.   The initiative ran from April 5 through the 12.   During that time, troopers in Ohio issued 557 citations for distracted driving.  The high-visibility enforcement included State Police agencies from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The multi-state law enforcement partnership is aimed at providing combined and coordinated law enforcement and security services in the areas […]

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United Way of Hardin County is Not Changing Locations

The United Way of Hardin County has shared an office location at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton with the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance for many years. With the recent restructuring at the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, questions have been raised regarding the ongoing partnership between the United Way and the Alliance at that location. The current partnership will continue into the future according to United Way Board President, Jack McBride, “The changes at the Chamber […]

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Spots Open for COVID Vaccination Clinic in Ada Friday

ONU HealthWise has availability at its Ada vaccination clinic Friday.  They will be administering the Moderna vaccine at Ohio Northern University King Horn Center from 2-6:30pm for the general public.  To register, visit: gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov Call ONU HealthWise at 419-772-3784 if you have any questions.

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2nd Annual United Way of Hardin County’s Days of Caring Slated for Mid June

The United Way of Hardin County's 2nd Annual Days of Caring is set for June 11th & 12th. Days of Caring is the United Way’s way to bring the community together and celebrate volunteerism by giving back and volunteering at non- profit agencies.  Last year they had over 50 volunteers throughout Hardin County doing service projects at local agencies and parks, doing things like painting, yard work, cleaning, picking up trash at parks.  This year they hope to double the […]

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KHS Senior Awards Day Scheduled for May 11

The Kenton High School Senior Awards Presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11. It is scheduled to start at 9:00A.M, and the ceremony will be held in the Kenton High School gymnasium.  Seniors are allowed two guests for the event.  Face coverings will be required. Those who are not able to attend can view Livestream at kentonathletics.com

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Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office Announces New Mobile App

Wyandot County Sheriff Todd Frey is excited to announce the addition of the Wyandot County Sheriff’s mobile app. The app will be a great resource tool for the residents of Wyandot County as well as out-of-town visitors. The Wyandot County Sheriff’s App provides features including: Contact Information, Jail/Inmate Information, Community Resources, Most Wanted, Submit a Tip, Sex Offender Information, Sheriff’s Sales, Weather Alerts and many other features all at the palm of your hand. In the App Store, search Wyandot […]

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Latta Signs Discharge Petition to Force House Vote on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) signed onto a discharge petition that would force a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, H.R. 619, if it reaches the required 218 signatures. House Republicans have attempted to bring the legislation to the House floor for a vote over seventy-five times, but the bill has been blocked by Democratic leadership each time. In both the previous Congress and current Congress, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA12) has expressed her refusal to […]

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Penczarski Officially Hired as Chagrin Falls School Superintendent; Leaving Kenton After 11 Years

The Kenton City Schools will be searching for a new superintendent after the Chagrin Falls School District hired Jennifer Penczarski for that position. The Board approved her three year contract by a 5-0 vote at a special meeting held Wednesday evening. Dr. Penczarski has been the superintendent for the Kenton City Schools since 2010. She issued this release Wednesday night: April 15, 2021 Dear Kenton City Schools Community, After many conversations with my family and some serious soul searching over […]

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