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Riverdale Mini Cheerleaders Earn Top Honors at Hardin County Fair

Tiny's Mini'sYouth Banana Spirit Award The Riverdale Mini Cheerleading team wrapped up its season with several honors at the Hardin County Fair. The Minis took first place in the competition. The Tiny's and Mini's both received the Banana Spirit Award, recognizing the spirit shown by the youth teams. 1st row left to right: Elyza Miller, Henley Niederkohr, Claire Keiser 2nd row left to right: Clara Cruz, Gemma Mowery, Kinzlynn Reed, Kinzley Vanderpool 3rd row left to right: Madie Messenger, Monica Smith, […]

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Riverdale School Community Honors Lives Lost on 9/11

Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale School students and staff came together on Friday, September 11 as a school community to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, they reflected on the courage and sacrifice of first responders, ordinary citizens, and all those whose lives were forever changed that day. It was also an opportunity to remind students of the importance of courage, service, kindness, and unity. Allison Rader and the Riverdale Band […]

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Alger Residents Can Vote on 2026 Trick-or-Treat Date

The Village of Alger The Village of Alger is conducting a Trick-or-Treat Community Poll. Residents are invited to cast their vote for this year’s Trick-or-Treat date. The choices are Thursday, October 29 or Saturday, October 31. To submit your response, please click here. The poll closes October 5.

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Sumitomo Bakelite to Close Kenton, Ohio Manufacturing Facility

KENTON, Ohio — Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding, Inc. announced today that it will close its Durez Corporation manufacturing facility in Kenton, Ohio. The closure will take place over an approximately two-year transition period. The current plans have the facility continuing operations on a limited basis through September, 2028. The Kenton facility has operated since 1950 and has been part of Sumitomo Bakelite since 2000. Despite ongoing efforts, including changes in operational focus and cost reduction measures, and the tireless […]

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Safe Haven Baby Box Blessing Ceremony Held at BKP

BKP Ambulance District hosted a Safe Haven Baby Box unveiling and blessing ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Screenshot (Mariah Betz at the podium) Mariah Betz, Assistant Project Coordinator for Safe Haven Baby Boxes talks about the importance these kind of boxes, "These boxes offer 100 percent anonymity, and that’s what parents want is not be asked a bunch of questions, not to try to have somebody change their mind, they just want to come in, do what’s right by their baby, place […]

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Adult Watercolor Workshop Coming to Ada Public Library

Ada Public Library The Adult Watercolor Workshop is coming to the Ada Public Library on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 pm. Local artist Hannah Warwick will guide you through painting your very own watercolor masterpiece. All materials will be provided. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Visit the library at 320 North Main Street in Ada or call at 419-634-5246 to register.

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Kenton Architectural Review Board Announces Meeting Schedule

The City of Kenton Architectural Review Board will be meeting on the third Tuesday of each month. The Board will meet to review applications for downtown historic district permits requiring variances or board approval. It will be held in the City Building at 111 West Franklin Street in Kenton. If there are no applications requiring review, the meeting may be canceled.

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40th Ada Harvest and Herb Festival Queen’s Court Introduced

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The 40th Ada Area Chamber Harvest and Herb Festival Queen’s Court has been introduced. 10 candidates will be vying for the title. Back row (left to right): Alana Hastings, Rylie Satterfield, Chloe Hunsicker, Kaytlin Lambert, Brooklyn Andreasen. Front row (left to right): Kenley Poling, Jaylin St. Laurent, Gabbie Fleming, Sophie Fleming, Taliana Parker The crowning ceremony will start at noon this Saturday, September 19 at the depot in downtown Ada. The festival opens at […]

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Day Two Underway at Wyandot County Fair

It is day number two at the Wyandot County Fair. Today is Veteran's Day, and all veterans are admitted free with proof of service. Harness Racing will be featured in the Grandstand at 5:00 this evening. The County High School Music Show starts at 7:00 pm in the Masters' Building. The fair runs through this Saturday at the fairgrounds in Upper Sandusky.

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