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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced the launch of a new program aimed at protecting Ohioans in all 88 counties from exposure to toxic lead. The new Lead Safe Ohio Program, which is part of Governor DeWine's ongoing efforts to make more of Ohio's homes lead-safe for children and families, will invest $150 million toward […]

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital introduced its new Swing Bed Program for patients in need. The hospital's Administrative Nurse Manager Ryan Newland explains the program, "A Swing Bed Program is a transitional care program that provides a higher level of care that can normally be provided in a nursing home or rehabilitation center. It is typically used by patients who no longer need acute hospital care but still require additional rehabilitation […]

A Hardin Northern Marching Band Parent Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 23. It will start at 7 that evening in the school cafeteria. Band members and parents are encouraged to attend. Topics will include expectations from the students when the new school year starts this fall. They will also cover the upcoming Marching Band trip to Universal Studios. Students and parents will hear about fundraising opportunities as well as […]

The Alger 1st United Methodist Church will sponsor a Monthly Meal on May 24. The meal will be served from 4:30 until 6 at the Community Outreach Center, 305 North Main Street in Alger. You can dine in or carry out, and deliveries can be requested by calling 419-204-7910. The May menu is chicken fettuccine alfredo, salad, & cupcakes. The ONU mobile clinic will be on site to serve the […]

The City of Kenton is hiring a Utility Customer Service Clerk. The part time position is for 27 to 28 hours per week. The initial training period will require 40 hours per week. The pay is $15 to $17 an hour. The person is responsible for the collection of payments of all utility accounts. They will also ensure accurate collection, recordkeeping and account maintenance. For more on the position, including […]

The second annual Women's Agri-Intelligence Conference will be held on June 9 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Findlay. The event is hosted by Hancock, Hardin, Seneca, and Wyandot County Farm Bureau, and the premise of the conference is to connect women together through agriculture, who may or may not have experience within the agricultural sector. The goal is to empower women through agriculture education and the value of Farm […]

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency announced second round reimbursements of over $3.4 million from the State Disaster Relief Program for areas around the state impacted by severe storms last year. The reimbursement program can be used where storm damage amounts do not meet the threshold for federal assistance.  The program is intended to provide supplemental state assistance to local governments and eligible non-profit organizations for costs associated with debris removal, […]

A Hardin County Tabletop Hazardous Material Exercise will take place Saturday morning. Registration is at 8:30 tomorrow morning, and the exercise starts at 9 at the Jacob Parrot Safety Center in Kenton. This is for Hardin County Emergency Responders, and the exercise is required  by the State Emergency Response Commission.  For more information, call Hardin County LEPC Information Coordinator Abraham Oates at 419-675-8488, extension 1429.

The Kenton City Schools Music Department Cabaret will take place this weekend at Kenton High School. Performances are scheduled for tonight and Saturday at 7:30. Saturday is Alumni Night. A matinee performance is also scheduled for Sunday at 2pm. Tickets for general admission seats will be sold at the door.