Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Whatever Cards and Games at 11:00 am on September 14. It is being held to celebrate the grand reopening of the business. Free hot dogs and drinks will also be available, along with giveaways and raffles. Whatever Cards and Games is located on Main Street in Ada.
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold its next Community Coffee on Tuesday, October 1. It will start at 8:00 am in the Alliance Conference Room at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. Rhys Rose of Elevation Construction will be the featured guest speaker. Those attending will be able to get the latest community updates and connect with fellow community members during the open Question and Answer and networking time. To RSVP, please click here.
The Village of Alger is requesting quotes from qualified contractors for two projects. One is for curb repair work at a single location, and the deadline to submit a bid is September 30. The village has received grant funding for repairs and improvements to the Village park building, and quotes are being requested for eligible repair and/or upgrade work associated with the project. The deadline for those quotes is December 1. Contractors interested in submitting a quote are encouraged to […]
West Ohio Food Bank's Impact Report for 2025 has been released. Donors can learn about the difference they made in the 11-county service area, which includes Hardin. Information provided includes how many meals you helped provide, how many pounds of fresh produce were distributed, how many kids received vital nourishment, and more. You can view the Impact Report on the food bank's website at wofb.org.
Hardin County Fair It is day number 3 already for the 2026 Hardin County Fair. Exhibit buildings opened at 9:00 this morning, and rides began at noon. Gospel music will be presented from 3:00 until 8:00 pm at the Shelter house. The Junior Fair Breeding and Beef Feeder Show will start at 4:00 this afternoon in the Show Arena. Harness Racing is the featured entertainment in the Grandstand starting at 5:00 this evening. The Steer Show will take place at […]
The Multi-County Correctional Center announced the launch on Wednesday of the National Sheriffs’ Association’s IGNITE Program. The facility is the 41st jail in the nation to launch IGNITE, an initiative that provides incarcerated individuals with education, programming, resources, and opportunities to support successful reentry. The goal is to help individuals leave the Multi-County Correctional Center better prepared for success than when they arrived. Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart was on hand for the launch. He stated he is very proud […]
MARION- In the early evening of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the driver of an Amazon delivery van fatally struck a man who had been following the van in what investigators believe to be a road rage confrontation. The incident occurred on Centerville Newmans Road in Prospect, Ohio. A preliminary investigation, which includes reviewing video from the Amazon van’s cameras, indicates that a Columbus woman driving the van had completed a package delivery. A man who lived in the home where […]
Village of Ada Village of Ada officials announced that the new dropbox for water utility payments is located along North Gilbert Street. It is in the Municipal Building parking lot next to the railroad tracks. The easiest way is to drive in the entrance closest to the tracks from North Gilbert Street and follow the parking lot curb adjacent to the sidewalk. The dropbox is located near the tree. There is no need to get out of your vehicle to […]
Applications for the 2026 Hardin County Sheriff's Office Citizens Sheriff's Academy can be picked up this week at the Hardin County Fair. The Sheriff's Office booth is in the Community Building. The academy begins September 24.
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
