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Eleanor Claybaugh, Emily Roy and Sheriff Keith Everhart The Gold Star Telecommunications Awards program was held Thursday. Dispatcher Eleanor Claybaugh of Hardin County Central Dispatch was honored to be a 2022 Solid Gold Award nominee. The nomination is in recognition of her professionalism in the field of telecommunications.  Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart and Communications Coordinator Emily Roy were also in attendance at Thursday's awards luncheon. Story and picture from […]

The Bellefontaine City Schools Class of 2024 kicked off their final school year in style early this past Wednesday morning. Senior Sunrise was held at AcuSport Stadium. Nearly 75 seniors gathered to celebrate their last first day of classes. High School Principal Jason Brown joined them for the event that was coordinated by senior Kyndal Newkirk. Senior parents donated donuts and water. Senior Sunset will be held at the end […]

It is Day number three of the 2023 Hardin County Fair. The Exhibit Buildings will open at 10 this morning and the rides open at noon. Also at noon, Harness Racing will be featured in the Grandstand. In the Grandstand tonight is Micro Wrestling. The Exhibit Building and Rides close at 10. The fair runs through this Sunday at the fairgrounds in Kenton.

The Presbyterian Church of Ada is hosting monthly youth events for all students in grades 7-12. The church will host "The GATHERING" on the first Sunday evening of every month beginning in October. The hours will be from 6:00-8:00 pm.  Students will experience a night of worship, with a message, food, fellowship and fun.

The past two weekends two different homes have been struck by gunfire on west side, rural Allen County roads in the same general area. Other residences in the area have reported gunfire at night and hearing bullets strike trees and signs around their homes. We are releasing this information in hopes the suspects will consider the ignorance of their actions. When caught you are facing multiple felony charges which could […]

Registrations are being taken now for the Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on September 13 at noon. Hardin County Young Professionals is a group of young professionals aged 21 to 45.  The group has the ultimate goal of building professional relationships, as well as engaging in community service.  Young Professionals presents a great opportunity for networking, collaboration, and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, […]

BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University will host a reception for artists Sue Hershberger Yoder and John Yoder from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Arts Center. The event will celebrate their exhibit “Liquid Illumination 2.0” which features projective illuminations and framed prints on silk. According to the artists’ statement, “The liturgical atmosphere of this installation is intended to acknowledge that, like the simultaneously sacred and […]

Employers are encouraged to register today to join the Hardin County Safety Council meeting on Thursday, September 14 at 8:00am.  The featured speaker is Tommie Brode on the topic of Communication & Safety and the Importance of Communication in the Workplace. In partnership with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Division of Safety and Hygiene, employers are encouraged to participate in Hardin County Safety Council to receive education, resources & […]

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is having an Alliance Open House on Friday, September 22 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.   Free lunch will be served, and you will have a chance to chat with the Alliance staff and members of the Board of Directors, and learn more about the Alliance. All Hardin County Businesses are welcome.   RSVP by calling 419-673-4131.