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Middlefield Bank reported that technical issues caused disruptions for customers. According to a posting on the bank's Facebook page, the issues limited in-branch transactions and ATMs were unavailable for several days beginning last week. As of Tuesday afternoon, the bank announced that all in-branch and ATM services were fully restored including the former Liberty National Bank branches.  The former Liberty customers' transactions will begin appearing within 24-48 hours if not […]

The application deadline is approaching for the Hardin County Citizens Sheriff's Academy, which is set to begin on May 2. The Academy has been established to develop and continue a partnership for safety and security, for the benefit of all Hardin County citizens.   Numerous topics will be presented at the seven sessions to be conducted from 6-8:30pm on consecutive Tuesdays, May 2 - June 13.   The Academy will provide an […]

Ag Credit continues to look for 4-H and FFA kids to share their photos from their local County Fair for a chance to be featured on an AgCredit billboard. From now until April 30, they will be collecting photos from your local 2022 County Fair of youth showing their livestock projects or with their still projects. Ag Credit will choose one photo from each county to be featured on a […]

The Ohio Department of Education has selected Ada High School as a Purple Star School. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Thank You to Dr. Devier and Mr. Vernik for doing all of the hard work on getting the school awarded. A huge thank you to everyone who supports veterans and our military families through veteran's […]

The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet Thursday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m. for their regular board meeting. They will also conduct public logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment.   The Board of Elections office is located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton.

An event celebrating Earth Day April 22 will be held in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. Community Shop Hop will take place from nine until 4 this Saturday. Several downtown businesses will be open for shopping, dining and more. On-site at The Coterie, several vendors and retailers will be set-up with services to try and items they are selling.

Ridgemont School has set dates for Kindergarten Screening for the 2023-24 school year. They will be held on May 11 and 12. Your child must be 5 years old by August 1. To schedule an appointment, call the school at 937-354-2141.

Two members of the Amish community were injured in a crash involving a semi and horse drawn buggy Sunday afternoon. According to a release from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred on State Route 31 and Township Road 265 south of Kenton. A horse-drawn buggy entered 31 from 265 into the path of a south bound semi being operated by 53 year old Justin Gabianou, of Columbus. 25 […]

A suspect apparently committed suicide after a shooting incident in Allen County's Shawnee Township early Sunday morning. According to a release, officers from the Shawnee Township Police Department and deputies from the Allen County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence in the 4000 block of Shawnee Road in reference to a domestic disturbance that included a shot being fired. Upon arrival, officers and deputies stopped their cruisers in front […]