The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to Merry on Main on Saturday, December 13. Festive holiday activities will be taking place from 11am until 2pm in Ada. Events include kids shopping at Beatitudes, crafts at Ada First United Methodist Church, and a chance to meet Santa and take sleigh rides at the Depot. More activities are listed, and you can follow the event on the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
The Hardin County Pioneers defended their title in the 2nd annual Hoopin’ it Up in Hardin County basketball game Sunday. The Pioneers defeated the Sheriff’s Office in the game played at Hardin Northern. The Sheriff's Office team played hard, and it looked like for a moment they would take the win, but the Pioneers came back strong to secure the win for the second year in a row. Sheriff Keith Everhart and Hardin Northern Superintendent Drew Cano also both took […]
The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet this Wednesday for the Official Canvass of the November 4th General Election. The meeting will start at 9:00am Wednesday morning in their office in the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton. The Official Canvass was originally scheduled for November 13th but was postponed. In addition, the board will review the minutes of the November 4th and November 13th meetings and approve bills.
Photo: Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Kenton City Schools held a grand opening celebration Sunday at the new Kenton Middle/High School building. Following the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony, the public took tours of the facility. After that, the current Kenton Middle School was open to the public for the final time. Pictures of the current middle school building can be found below. This is the last week students will be in the current middle and high school buildings. They […]
Ada Rotary Club Ada Rotary is hosting their annual Holiday Food and Wine Tasting on December 11. It will start at 6:00pm Thursday evening at the Inn at Ohio Northern University. The evening will feature live music, a holiday atmosphere and fine wines paired with delicious foods. The cost is $65 per person payable in advance. Call Laurie Laird at 419-303-0586 or Becky Neville at 419-230-2250 to purchase tickets.
BLUFFTON, OH – Bluffton University, in partnership with the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership (BRWP), has received an Enbridge Watershed Grant from the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to establish a one-acre native prairie along Little Riley Creek beside the Sommer Center. The nearly $2,500 grant will support the planting of native grasses and wildflowers, which will not only improve water quality and reduce runoff but also enhance habitat diversity, creating a vibrant, living classroom right on campus. “Compared to the turf grass currently […]
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The next Third Thursday in Ada will be celebrated November 20. Enjoy an evening of shopping local, strolling through Ada's charming downtown, and celebrating the spirit of gratitude with friends and neighbors. Support small businesses, find holiday treasures, and kick off the season of thanks in Ada. Beatitudes will be serving a meal from 5:00 until 7:00pm, and the shop will be open until 8:00pm that evening. Their Annual Fundraiser is happening now through November […]
Photo: Hardin County Farm Bureau You can nominate your favorite teacher in 2025-2026 Golden Owl Award contest. Presented by Nationwide, the Ohio FFA, Ohio Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America and AgCredit, the Golden Owl Award recognizes agricultural educators across Ohio for their tremendous contributions to helping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Students, fellow teachers and other supporters can nominate their favorite agricultural teacher and summarize what makes him or her the best in the state. Nominate your favorite agricultural […]
Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale Local Schools is currently taking applications for their District Treasurer for the 2025-26 school year. Qualified personnel interested in the position should contact Greg Rossman by email grossman@riverdalefalcons.org or by phone 419-694-2211, extension 1801. For more information and to apply, please click here.
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