Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the results of the July round of TechCred. 430 employers were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 4,961 tech-focused credentials. The program helps businesses address their workforce needs by upskilling current and prospective employees. Businesses of all sizes, from any industry, are eligible for up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 per year. Some of the top industries […]
The Bellefontaine High School is hosting a Blood Drive next Friday September 22. It will be held in the school's Auxiliary Gym from 8am until noon. You must be at least 16 years and have a signed parental consent form in order to donate. You will receive a free t-shirt when you donate.
Upper Scioto Valley announced that the school will start using a Three Hour Delay this school year when necessary due to inclement weather, mainly for fog. Superintendent Craig Hurley pointed out that three hour delays have been used in the past and at that time the day was extended by one hour. He said that will not be the case any longer and school will dismiss at the normal time […]
Families with children and seniors facing hunger were dealt a one-two punch earlier this year. As grocery prices remain stubbornly higher, emergency increases in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, passed in the early days of the pandemic, expired. The decrease in SNAP benefits left so many neighbors in our community in the impossible position of having to make hundreds of dollars less stretch even further each month. That's why, […]
ADA, Ohio - This fall semester, Ohio Northern University student-athlete Abigail “Abi” Akamine is more grateful than ever for the routines and normalcy of college, given that she and her family are survivors of the devastating Laihana, Hawaii wildfire that occurred in August. Like so many others in the western seaside Maui city, the Akamine family was forced to flee their home as the flames, fueled by strong wind gusts, […]
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Marion County tomorrow evening. The OVI checkpoint is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. It is funded by federal grant funds. The location of the checkpoint in Marion County will be announced Friday morning.
COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French announced that the department's Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) has started its virtual and on-site statewide Medicare Checkup events to help Ohioans prepare for Medicare's Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 open enrollment period to select coverage for 2024.OSHIIP is the state's official Medicare educational and counseling program. During the events, participants will learn Medicare fundamentals and changes, how […]
The Hardin County Farm Bureau encourages students, fellow teachers and other supporters to nominate their favorite agricultural teacher for the Golden Owl Award. The award is presented by Nationwide, the Ohio FFA, Ohio Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America and AgCredit. It recognizes agricultural educators across Ohio for their contributions to helping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Nominees have an opportunity to win the title of Ohio Agricultural Educator of […]
The Hardin County Family YMCA will be hosting an Infant Swim Rescue class starting October 3. This is a life saving swim program for children ages 6 months to 6 years. A certified instructor is being brought in to host the class. These classes are only offered in the Columbus and Bowling Green area and it is very hard to find an instructor that is willing to teach in this […]