Hardin County Residents Warned of Contraband Scam Calls

Hardin County Residents Warned of Contraband Scam Calls

Hardin County residents are being advised to beware of a scam concerning supposed contraband being sent from you, via U.S. Mail. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office stated that a local resident reported receiving a phone call from an individual claiming to be investigating a suspicious package containing contraband, likely drugs, that had supposedly been received at an out of state address, with the local resident's name and return address on it. The caller claimed to be a law enforcement officer […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and City of Kenton Workers to Face Off for Shop with a Cop Fundraiser

Hardin County Sheriff's Office A softball game scheduled for this Saturday October 3, will raise money for Shop with a Cop. The Sheriff's Office versus City of Kenton Workers softball game will start at 5pm at Home Run Memorial Park on State Route 293 Kenton. Admission to the game is by donation only. The money raised will benefit Shop with a Cop, which helps support local children and families during the holiday season.

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OSU Extension Hardin County Celebrates New Kenton Office

https://youtu.be/CBNlgpgHPjw?si=kizpU0_seIrXps2D A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County this past Saturday. It was held to celebrate their new office location at 950 West Kohler Street in Kenton. The Ohio State University Extension empowers the Hardin County agricultural industry and supports youth through 4-H.

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Ada Schools Offering Bulldog Food Pantry Program for Students

Ada Bulldogs In partnership with the United Way and with support from Quest Federal Credit Union and OhioHealth, Ada Middle and High School is offering the Bulldog Food Pantry Program to students in grades 6 through 12. Through this program, meals and non-perishable food items will be sent home with participating students each Friday for the remainder of the school year. The goal is to help provide food for students over the weekend. The program is designed to support families […]

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Tickets Still Available for United Way of Hardin County Bourbon Ball

United Way of Hardin County -Ohio Tickets remain on sale for United Way of Hardin County's 4th annual Bourbon Ball that will be held October 17. It will start at 7:00 that evening at the Varsity Venue in Kenton. This year's theme is Black Flame Candle. The event will be an evening of music, dancing, and Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged but not required. To purchase tickets, please click here.

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Ohio State Lima to Host Buckeye Preview Day on October 23

Buckeye Preview Day at Ohio State Lima is scheduled for October 23. It's an opportunity to tour campus, meet current students and faculty, explore majors and get step-by-step guidance on admissions, financial aid and scholarships. You can also stay for the resource fair for optional application help or an engineering facilities tour. To get full event details, and to save a spot, visit lima.osu.edu. For questions, please call 567-242-7500 or email lima-askabuckeye@osu.edu.

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Vancrest of Ada Hosting Halloween Candy Drive

Vancrest Of Ada Vancrest of Ada is hosting a Halloween Candy Drive, and they need your help collecting plenty of sweet treats for their Halloween festivities. Donations can be dropped off at Vancrest of Ada, located at 600 West North Avenue in Ada. They ask that all donations be dropped off by October 26.

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Village of Forest Sets Trick-or-Treat Date

The Village of Forest has set its Trick or Treat night. It will be on Thursday, October 29 from 6:00-7:30 pm. In the event of rain that night, it will be held on Halloween Saturday, October 31 also from 6:00-7:30 pm.

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Area Agency on Aging 3 Offering Continuing Education Opportunity

Area Agency on Aging 3 Registrations are open now for a new Continuing Education Unit opportunity at Area Agency on Aging 3 in Lima. Matt Reaman, of Shawnee Township Fire Department, will be at the to talk about Fire Safety in the Home and Emergency Self-Preservation. This will be presented from 9:00 to 10:00 am on October 27 at the Dr. Jeffery Allison Training Center, located at 2423 Allentown Road in Lima. Eligible participants will receive one continuing education unit […]

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