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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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Moderna Vaccine Offering in Alger on April 21

The Moderna vaccine will be given on Wednesday April 21, 2021 in Alger.   According to the Village of Alger Facebook page, the vaccine mobile unit from the Kenton-Hardin County Health Department will be at the Methodist Community Building at 301 North Main Street in Alger from 9:00 a.m  until noon that day.   Vaccines are free and will be given on a first come / first served basis.  If you have any questions, you can call the Health Department at 419-673-6230.

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McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company Seeking Volunteer Firefighters

McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company is seeking volunteer firefighters that live in or around the district, which includes Marion, Cessna, McDonald, and Lynn township including the village of Mcguffey and Foraker.  You must be 18 years of age with a current GED  or High school diploma.  If you do not currently have a fire card or you have an expired fire card, they will work with the applicant to get them certified.  Any questions can be directed to Facebook messenger on […]

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Marion Tech Joining SACA

(Marion) Marion Technical College is proud to announce that it is joining the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). This new membership, generously funded by Buckeye Educational Systems, benefits students by helping instructors stay atop of the latest developments in smart manufacturing and allowing Marion Tech the opportunity to award certifications to students. “Marion Tech is proud to become a member of SACA,” said Dr. Ryan McCall, president of Marion Tech. “This will help us prepare our students to gain cutting […]

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Children’s Museum in Findlay Adds Cruiser Exhibit

The Children's Museum in the Findlay Mall has a new cruiser exhibit. The exhibit allows children an opportunity to see the actual inside of a patrol vehicle and even allows them to operate the overhead lights. The museum thanked the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Dick's Towing Service, and Ed's 24 Hour Service for their help in making the exhibit happen.

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UF’s Annual Horse Sale Slated for May 1

It’s almost that time of the year again! The University of Findlay will be hosting its annual Spring Horse Sale on Saturday, May 1, at the University’s Western Farm in the Dale Wilkinson Arena, 14700 Ohio 68, south of Findlay. Demonstrations will begin at 10 a.m., and the sale will start at noon. To ensure the health and safety of all involved, the University will be offering a limited number of seats for in-person guests. Tickets for in-person guests will […]

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Mechanical Engineering Student, Named a ’21 Goldwater Scholar

ADA, Ohio - Ohio Northern University junior Bret Lane, a mechanical engineering student with a minor in applied mathematics, has been selected as a 2021 Goldwater Scholar. Lane, of Frankfort, Ohio, is one of 410 college students across the United States selected by the federally endowed Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to receive this premier undergraduate award that honors outstanding academic work in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. This year’s awardees were selected […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Offering CCW Classes

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office in partnership with the Sheriff's Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) will be offering a Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) course May 15th from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and again on May 22nd from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in the Russell Ludwig Conference Room at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton. The 8 hour course includes classroom instruction and live-fire range experience that meets the standards for receiving an Ohio Concealed […]

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Marion County Judge and His Wife Sentenced

A Marion County judge and his wife were sentenced today in connection to a hit and run accident that injured a 19 year old man in June of 2020. ABC 6 in Columbus reported that Judge Jason Warner and his wife Julia Warner were each sentenced to two years in prison. Judge Warner was convicted of complicity to leaving the scene of an accident and complicity to tampering with evidence. Julia Warner, who was the driver of the vehicle, was […]

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