Bill Lawrence Kenton resident Bill Lawrence has been hired as Head Coach of the Lima Senior football team. Lawrence has served as an associate football coach, offensive coordinator and assistant coach at Kenton High School since 2006. He was also Kenton's softball coach. Along with his coaching duties at Lima Senior, Lawrence will also serve as an intervention specialist. (picture from Lima City Schools Facebook page)
Congressman Bob Latta announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who live or attend school in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, which in our region includes Hancock County and part of Wyandot County. All artwork will be displayed at Owens Community College Findlay Area Campus. The deadline for submission is by […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance held a ribbon cutting ceremony for 101 Smokehouse Wednesday afternoon. An emotional Andy Ayers, who owns the business with his dad Gloyed and Father-In-Law Doug Ruhlen, said ten years ago they purchased a concession trailer and it was always their dream to open a business. He added they believe in this community, “We didn’t want to do it anywhere else, and we’re super […]
The Ridgemont Schools Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday evening. The Board accepted the resignation of Luke Taviano as Athletic Director, ISS Monitor and Head High School Football Coach effective at the end of this school year. The Superintendent was then authorized to employ a new Athletic Director and Football Coach prior to the next regular meeting if necessary and agreed by committee. The Board also accepted the […]
The Ohio Department of Agriculture's Ohio Victory Garden Program is encouraging residents to plant sunflower, carrot, lettuce and cucumber seeds in their gardens this year. 300 seed packets will be given away. You can pick up a packet while supplies last at the OSU Extension Hardin County Office at 1021 West Lima Street in Kenton. The hours are Monday through Friday 8am until 4:30pm.
The South East Hardin North West Union Joint Fire District recently announced a new mascot and logo design. Members have been working on the design over the last several months. Members wanted to incorporate the history of the department as well as a new modern look that embraces their mission and tactics for the citizens of the community. They will be selling stickers of the new logo soon to help […]
The Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library is hosting an Ohio Veterans History event on Saturday April 22. Opening words will be given at 9:30 that morning followed by a PowerPoint presentation honoring and researching Ohio's heroes. The day will feature a traveling museum, veterans interviews, photo slideshow and more. Two guest speakers will be featured as well. The library is located at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton.
The Ridgemont FFA has scheduled its Annual Celebration dinner. It will start at 5:30pm on Sunday April 23 at Ridgemont High School. The dinner is catered by the Plaza Inn at a cost of $16, and RSVP's must be made by tomorrow. The evening will feature FFA member recognition and a Senior member celebration, new officer installation and Honorary Degree recognition, basket bingo, silent auction and games.
The next Hardin County Young Professionals meeting will be on April 19 starting at noon. ONU Career Services will be the featured speaker on the topic Building Your Brand. Hardin County Young Professionals is a group of young professionals aged 21 to 45. The group has the ultimate goal of building professional relationships, as well as engaging in community service. Young Professionals presents a great opportunity for networking, collaboration, and […]