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France Lake and Saulisberry Park Campground were featured in the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's Tourism Spotlight. France Lake and Saulisberry Park Campground are situated on almost 200 acres and provide the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway. Lake activities include fishing, boating, and kayaking. However, swimming is strictly prohibited, and lake activities require permits, which may be purchased on the City of Kenton website. The park also […]

There are two blood drives scheduled around the area in the month of May. The first is Monday, May 6th at Painter Creek Grange Hall from 11am until 5pm. The Grange Hall is located at 21552 County Road 190 in Mt. Victory. You can donate blood on Monday, May 20th from noon until 6 at the Kenton Moose Family Center located at 801 West Lima Street in Kenton. To make […]

The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library offers free delivery of library materials to Kenton residents who are unable to visit the library. The library offers regular and large print books, audio books, magazines, music CDs, and DVDs. The library also has a new Memory Collection, which includes adult picture books for those with dementia to enjoy with. If you or someone you know is interested in this service, call […]

The Ada High School's Ada Sustainability Club and Alumni Association will hold the first Annual Community Garage Sale on May 11th. The hours are from 9am until 2pm on that Saturday at the Ada High School gym. You can either rent a table for $25 to sell your own items at the sale, or you can donate items to be sold at the sale. If donating, drop off the items […]

A Dunkirk man was injured in a two vehicle crash that occurred late Monday afternoon in Findlay. According to the report from the Findlay Police Department, 24 year old Nathan Reeves was stopped in traffic on Trenton Avenue when his car was struck from behind by a vehicle being operated by 21 year old Lei Melick, of Findlay. Reeves and Melick were both treated at Blanchard Valley Hospital. A 9 […]

The Kenton Historic Courthouse District is holding a lunch and learn presentation on May 13. It will start at 11am at The Coterie in downtown Kenton. All downtown Kenton building and business owners within the Kenton Historic Courthouse District are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and hear an informative presentation about building revitalization and repurposing. The featured speaker is Cally Lange, CEO & Principal Architect, Revival Design Collective. Follow […]

Ridgemont Schools will be holding Staff Appreciation Week from May 6 through the 10. Monday May 6 is Give Staff a High 5 Day, Tuesday is Take a Selfie with Staff, Wednesday May 8 is Dress Like a Staff Member, Thursday is Thank the Staff and Friday May 10 is Write a Note to the Staff Day. Staff Appreciation Week is being held to honor the staff every day.

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance and other members attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Scooter’s Coffee in Kenton on Monday. The new business is located at 935 East Columbus Street in Kenton.

Volunteers are still being sought for the United Way's May Day of Caring. That will take place on Friday May 10.  If you can volunteer, contact the United Way office at 419-675-1860. You can also email: martha@unitedwayhardincounty.org.