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Motorcycle Ohio today announced $2.5 million in funding for 2023 for entities that want to offer motorcycle rider training. Interested government agencies and not-for-profit organizations such as career centers and institutions of higher learning can apply by Dec. 31 to offer certified motorcycle rider training. For more information, visit the Motorcycle Ohio website or email: mogen@dps.ohio.gov. Several courses are available for applicants to offer in their community: a basic rider […]

On Thursday, Hardin Northern Jr. High and High School students had their 1st Quarter rewards day. A reward lunch was catered by 101 Smokehouse for students that are the leaders in GRIT points at the end of the 1st Quarter. It was for the top 20 High School students and top 10 Jr. High students. The end of quarter reward activities were volleyball, chess, and spoons. Keep up the great […]

FINDLAY – A fatal crash occurred on Interstate 75 northbound, north of state Route 235, in Eagle Township early this (Friday) morning. The crash occurred at approximately 2:44 a.m. in the traffic backup from a vehicle fire. The preliminary investigation showed traffic was stopped on I-75 because of a vehicle fire ahead. Traffic was backed up approximately four miles when a Peterbilt semi tractor-trailer combination, operated by Jagdeep Singh Chohan, […]

Three people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to the documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office, the following three individuals were each placed on five years community control with conditions: .Jared J. Mullins on one count each of possession of drugs and failure to appear as required. .Joel L. Mowery on two counts of possession of fentanyl-related compound. .Justin M. Taylor on one count of breaking […]

Submitted by Mark Badertscher Hardin County - During the month of September, Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 2.92 inches of rain. The most rain for this month, 3.90 inches, fell in Cessna Township, as measured by Madelyn Lowery. The least rain reported during the month, 1.99 inches, was reported in Marion Township by Mark Lowery. During the same month last year, an average of 3.32 inches of […]

Diana Savage and Kenton Rotary President John Steinman Diana Savage, Governor of District 6600, visited the Kenton Rotary Club to get to know all of the people in District 6600. District 6600 is comprised of 62 clubs in the NW Ohio corner geographically. Savage shared that she is from Bryan, Ohio and is a retired school superintendent, and that she was a 13 year 4-H member and spent 20 + […]

Ridgemont FFA is counting down to the National FFA Convention.  The chapter is celebrating their 21 National FFA Finalists and 7 American Degrees over the next 5 days leading up to the National FFA Convention.  Next Friday October 28, Will Browning & Xavier Stuck will be crossing the stage at the National Convention as one of the TOP 10 Chapters in the USA.  You can watch them on RFD Television […]

The Forest United Methodist Church is conducting a Coat Drive  They will take all sizes from infants to adults. Gently used or new winter jackets, gloves or mittens, hats, scarves and boots are needed. The items can be dropped off at the Forest United Methodist Church. To drop off, enter from the alley and place them in a box located in the hallway. The church is open during the week […]

The Halloween Parade in Forest will take place on Wednesday October 26. Lineup is at 6 that evening, Judging 6:15 and the Parade moves out at 6:30. Categories for judging are: Couples or Groups, Prettiest, Cartoon Characters, Scariest, Witches, Clowns, Ghosts and Ugliest.  Lineup and judging will be at the Doctor’s office and Martins Meat Mart parking lots. The parade will go downtown to the fire station.