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Governor DeWine’s OhioSEE Program Brings Eyeglasses to 23 Students at Northview Elementary School in Jackson County

“OhioSEE is working, and today is a great example of that,” said Governor DeWine. “This school district flagged dozens of students who needed follow up eye care after the school nurse provided an initial vision screening, but only three students ended up getting a follow up comprehensive exam. This is exactly what OhioSEE is addressing. Now, every student, kindergarten through third grade, who is identified as needing follow up care in this school will receive it." Twenty-three students in kindergarten […]

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Heritage Center Receives 2,500 Dollar Barn Preservation Award

Photo: Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc.: Barb Wingfield The Hardin County Historical Museums Heritage Center is the recipient of the Friends of Ohio Barns $2500 Barn Preservation Award. That will assist them in fixing barn doors. The two big end doors have become very very difficult to open and close. The Heritage Center has a total of 4 buildings and one caboose on the grounds.

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Ridgemont FFA Member Earns 10,000 Dollar National Scholarship

Ridgemont FFA There was big news Monday from the Ridgemont FFA chapter. It was announced that Connor Eckstein was the recipient of a $10,000 National FFA Scholarship. He was awarded the FFA Future Leaders 4-Year College Scholarship that is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company.  The achievement is a testament to Eckstein’s hard work, leadership, and dedication to agriculture and his future.

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Kenton Memorial Day Parade Set for May 25

The Memorial Day Parade in Kenton, presented by the City of Kenton Government, Kenton Lions Club, Rescue Grove Chapel Committee and Kenton Historic Courthouse District, will take place May 25. Line-up will start at 9:00 a.m. that morning at the Mary Lou Johnson Library parking lot, and the parade moves out at 10:00 a.m. The G.A.R. Grand Army of the Republic– Veterans, Cantwell Post 97, Kenton, Ohio will also be in attendance with Civil War reenactors, bringing history to life. […]

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Auglaize County Sheriffs Office Investigation Leads to Meth Seizure and Arrest

Auglaize County Sheriff's Office The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office released information Monday on a Grand Lake Task Force investigation from last week. According to a release, the investigation led to a traffic stop on I-75 that resulted in the seizure of approximately 1.5 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, with a street value of $20,000, and $806 in U.S. currency. An Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was requested to conduct a sniff of the vehicle and gave a positive indication. During a […]

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Vendor Registration Open for 2026 Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Vendor registration is now open for the 2026 Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada. This tradition brings the community together for a day full of local shopping, great food, and fall fun. If you’re a maker, grower, or artisan, they would love to have you join them. They are currently fully booked for food vendors.Interested vendors can apply here: https://forms.gle/efLepiRhGb1PRjwPA. The 40th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival will be held on Saturday, September 19. Ada […]

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Revitalize Kenton Event Improves Downtown with Community Help

Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership 24 volunteers showed up this past Saturday for Revitalize Kenton's Downtown Clean-Up Day. They ranged in age from children up to 80 years old volunteers. According to organizers, 70 man hours were invested in the clean-up effort.  The crew worked on the hill in the parking lot by the Kenton Theatre, did some weed eating, worked in the Alltel and Gene Autry Park areas and cleaned up trash. Volunteers reported that they found less trash […]

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Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist Members Installed on Midwestern Region Board

Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimist International Several members of Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International were installed on the Midwestern Region Board over the weekend. Ruth Waggoner was Installed as the Governor for the 2026-2028 Biennium.  Serving alongside her on the Board will be Karen Kier Region Secretary, Laura Ferguson as District II Director,  and Maylene Deckling as Region Treasurer.  The Soroptimist International Midwestern Region board held its annual conference over this past weekend in Columbus.

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Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District Celebrates Stewardship Week 2026

Hardin SWCD From backyard gardens to forests and agricultural lands, everything begins with what is beneath our feet. Soil is not just the ground we walk on. It is the starting point for healthy food, clean water, thriving habitats, and resilient communities. The trees in our neighborhoods, the food on our tables, and the natural places we love all depend on healthy soils. Join the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts, […]

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