Girls Flag Football is Now OHSAA’s 29th Recognized Sport

Girls Flag Football is Now OHSAA’s 29th Recognized Sport

OHSAA Board of Directors votes to add girls flag football as a fully sanctioned sport COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a unanimous vote of the OHSAA Board of Directors at its June meeting. Girls flag football becomes the OHSAA’s 29th recognized sport, including 15 sports for girls and 14 for boys. There are now 23 high school state associations in […]

June 25, 2026 63

2

News

Latest Concert Series in Kenton Relives the 90’s an 2000’s

Kenton Historic Courthouse District's next Summer Concert Series is this Saturday June 27. Caribbean Chicken and BBQ and Mosco’s Tacos and the Beer Garden will start at 5, and the concert will start at 6 and go until 8 that evening on the Hardin County Courthouse lawn in downtown Kenton. This week’s Beer Garden is being hosted by the Riverdale Athletic Boosters. This will be a 90's and 2000's Dance Party, and you are encouraged to dress in your favorite […]

June 25, 2026 266 2

News

Numerous Summer Events Taking Place at Bluffton Public Library

Events and Programs: The Bluffton Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth A Story” continues through July! Summer Read is open to all ages. By joining in on the summer fun, you’ll earn tickets for prize drawings and have opportunities to connect with others in the community! Reading logs will be available for children and teens when they register, and adults can enter to win prizes with every 3 books read. So come on in and get the whole family […]

June 25, 2026 69

1

News

Two Drivers Escape with Minor Injuries After Tuesday Morning Crash

Two people were injured in a crash that occurred at around 7:25 Tuesday morning in Roundhead Township in the area of SR 117 and SR 235. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office: A 2013 Volkswagen Jetta being driven by Khadejiah Summers of Sidney was stopped at the stop sign on SR 385. A 2024 Nissan Rogue being driven by Kaleena Wiseman of Washington Courthouse was traveling North on SR 117. The Summers vehicle failed to yield and […]

June 24, 2026 2726 1

News

Roundhead and Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches to Host Free Food Distribution Day

Roundhead and Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches are sponsoring a free Food Distribution Day on July 11. It will start at 9:00 that Saturday morning at the McDonald Township Hall and will end when the food runs out. The Township Hall is located at 5302 State Route 67 Kenton. For questions or more information, please call 419-303-4776.

June 23, 2026 165

News

Ada Pool Announces Extended Morning Hours Beginning July 13

Village of Ada Extended morning hours at the Ada Pool will begin July 13. They will be open to the public for adults and children 12 and under to enjoy the pool from 10am until noon. You can stay after that designated time at no additional cost.

June 23, 2026 111

2 1

Featured

Conover Residence Honored with June Beautification Award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful

The home of David and Holly Conover, located just east of Kenton on State Route 67, has received the June Beautification Award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful. If you find yourself driving along SR 67E just a mile or two outside of town, take a glance to the north at 16529 SR 67, you’ll see the beautiful home of David and Holly Conover. Shaded by large, welcoming trees and complete with a peaceful pond out back, their property is a lovely sight even […]

June 23, 2026 810 1 2

News

Hardin County Chamber Highlights France Lake and Saulisberry Park in Tourism Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on France Lake and Saulisberry Park Campground. The nearly 200-acre site is located at 13344 State Route 67 west in Kenton. On the water, you can enjoy fishing, boating and kayaking, which features an easy-to-use kayak launcher. Off the water, there are campsites, picnic tables by the lake, a basketball court, and a playground. Swimming is strictly prohibited, and lake activities require a […]

June 23, 2026 119

News

Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library Summer Reading Program to End with Wrap-Up Party

Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library's Summer Reading Program ends June 26 with a Wrap-Up party. It will start at noon this Friday at Veterans Memorial Park on State Route 309 Kenton. There will be awards and prizes along with games and food. You can visit the library this week from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and check out a book for a chance to win a gift basket, limited to one entry per child. […]

June 23, 2026 79

News