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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will enhance its aviation technology to offer improved air support to local law enforcement agencies across the state. Approximately $6 million in funding will be awarded to the OSHP as part of the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. Governor DeWine, in partnership with the Ohio General Assembly, created the grant program in 2021 to give […]

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced that the state will resume use of the popular “Ohio, The Heart of it All” tagline to promote Ohio not only as a great place to visit, but also as a great place to live, learn, work, and raise a family. While celebrating Ohio Tourism Day in […]

May 09, 2023 - Brecksville, OH — This year, the Ohio lupus community comes together once again to create awareness and raise funds to fuel the mission and put an end to the cruel mystery that is lupus. More than 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with lupus each year— over 60,000 in Ohio alone. There is no known cause or cure for this cruel, mysterious disease. Despite being a chronic […]

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held this Saturday May 13 for the Kenton City Schools new Middle and High School building project. The official ceremony will take place at 10:30 Saturday morning with dignitaries attending.  Kenton High School Business Professionals of America is hosting a series of events to complement the celebration.  The Wildcat Groundbreaker 5K will be hosted by the High School Cross Country Team.  The race will start […]

Heartbeat of Hardin County's Jewelry Sale is set this week. The sale will take place tomorrow from 2 until 7pm Friday from 10am until 4pm  and Saturday from 10am until 1pm. Most jewelry will be $2 each. The pieces are gently used or new. The sale benefits Heartbeat of Hardin County located at 220 East Franklin Street in Kenton.

Russ Cahill was recently presented with the 2023 Friend of 4-H Camp Ohio Award. A Hardin County 4-H Alumni, Cahill has continued to give back to 4-H Camp over the decades.  He was Hardin County adult staff for 22 years, has served multiple terms on the 4-H Camp Ohio Board and volunteers countless hours working at camp to improve facilities. Cahill has also been pivotal in securing donations for many […]

COLUMBUS – Three suspects have been indicted in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on a combined 116 counts of conveyance-related charges after an investigation by troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Office of Investigative Services and investigators from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction’s Chief Inspector’s Office. The investigation began on May 28, 2021, when a drone containing contraband was located inside the perimeter fence of […]

Riverdale Local Schools will be closed this Thursday, May 11 for a Celebration of Life service for a popular teacher and coach.  Luke Swavel passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 4.  He was 45 years of age. He taught 6th and 8th grade history and coached high school softball and junior high basketball. A Celebration of Life Service will start at 11am Thursday at Trinity Evangelical Church in […]

The Hardin County Business and Professional Women’s Club will once again award a scholarship to a student from Hardin County who has completed at least two of four years of college at an accredited school, or one year of a two-year business or technical school program. Applications are available at Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library, Ridgemont Public Library, Forest Jackson Public Library, Hardin Northern Library, and Ada Public […]