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The Findlay Police Department has been awarded re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This will make the agency’s fourth consecutive award, with initial accreditation in 2012. Findlay is one of just sixty-one Municipal Law Enforcement agencies across the State of Ohio who maintains this accreditation; see attached letter. This award will remain in effect for four years. During which time the agency must maintain compliance […]

As the weather improves, planting season will soon be here, which means farmers will be headed to the fields. When you encounter farming equipment on the roads, Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart said you should be patient, "Take it easy for a couple of miles, because they’re not driving from Cincinnati to Cleveland in their tractor. They’ve got to get to their field, there’s no other options for them. The […]

Randy and Deb Myers (Old Man’s Cave) Provided by the Myers family A Marion man who spent decades protecting and helping the community is being remembered with a new scholarship fund at Marion Technical College to help paramedics enter the nursing field. Randy Myers, a life-long resident of Marion and a retired firefighter and paramedic, died in January 2024. His wife of 30 years, Debra Myers, and the Myers family […]

Fox Island to remain closed and additional no wake buoys will be added for safety (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Governor Mike DeWine announced that Indian Lake State Park will re-open on Friday, March 29 following damage from the tornado and severe storms that struck Logan County on March 14th. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of ODNR staff, local community members, and volunteer groups from across Ohio, this beloved recreation destination is ready […]

The Hardin County Historical Museums has set the date for the 12th Annual Kenton Cast Iron Toy Show. You will be able to buy, sell and trade on Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm both days.  The Hardin County Historical Museums is located at 223 North Main Street in Kenton. Questions will also be answered and Kenton Toy Collection education will be imparted […]

Kenton High School art students recently traveled to Glass Axis in Columbus to learn about the art of glass blowing.  The students saw how thin glass can be blown and stretched.  An artisan then demonstrated how a bowl is created.  Students worked one-on-one with an artisan to create their own blown glass ornament.  After lunch, they toured the art department at The Ohio State University.  This glass blowing opportunity was […]

The Logan County History Center is holding a Salute to Indian Lake Open House on April 7. It will run from 1 until 5 on that Sunday afternoon. The “Salute to Indian Lake” open house has been in the planning stages for several years, well before the March 14 tornado. The open house will feature the remarkable history of Indian Lake and all the changes it has seen over the […]

The United Way Board of Trustees laid groundwork for the distribution of money given to the Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund at its monthly meeting this week. A committee comprised of tornado victims from each affected neighborhood, along with representation from Indian Lake schools, the Lakeview and Russells Point business and faith communities, and the United Way Board, will convene next Tuesday to develop the criteria and allocation methods. An […]

New for 2024, the 4-H LEAD Conference is scheduled for Sunday, April 14.   The afternoon event will have sessions for new 4-H families to learn the ins and outs of membership and projects, Club Officer Training, and New Volunteer Orientation classes.  The event is free for all 4-H families thanks to the Hardin County 4-H Council.   Register today by following a link on the Ohio State- Hardin County 4-H Facebook […]