The Ohio Department of Public Safety encourages parents and guardians to take the lead in teaching teen drivers. The department states that parents and guardians are key factors to teen driver safety. A number of resources can be found to aid in the process. Visit the Teach Your Teen To Drive website for Ohio requirements and other educational information to help your teen. The website is: teentodrive.ohio.gov
Another Hardin County 4-H member had a big day at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Kathryn Russell, of Goshen Youth 4-H Club, received an Outstanding of the Day at the Ohio State Fair 4-H Creative Arts Day. The award was presented for her Self-Determined Origami project. Outstanding of the Day is given to the top 5% for each project.
Ridgemont Superintendent Sally Henrick submitted her resignation at the July meeting of the Ridgemont Board of Education Thursday evening. Her resignation was accepted by the Board, and Scott Howell of the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center was approved as Acting Interim Superintendent. Henrick stated that it has been an honor and pleasure to serve as the Superintendent of Ridgemont, and she wished the district and community the best in years […]
One person was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to the document from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Terry L. Vanhoose was placed on two years community control with conditions on one count each of attempted aggravated possession of drugs and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Vanhoose was ordered to enter into and successfully complete a drug and alcohol assessment and follow all recommendations. The case […]
Construction projects are anticipated to affect traffic in Hardin County next week (Week of August 1). The following locations will have lane restrictions: U.S. 68, which is Main Street in the village of Dunkirk. State Route 31, between the city of Kenton and the village of Mt. Victory. State Route 309, between the city of Kenton and the Marion County line. All of those projects are for pavement repairs. The […]
A stretch of State Route 309 east of Lima remains closed. 309, between Perry Chapel Road and Pevee Road, closed on June 1 for a project to construct two roundabouts, one at Napoleon Road and one at Thayer Road. The project will also replace three culverts along the corridor. Visit the project webpage for more information: https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/110428?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery State Route 309 is expected to reopen on Friday, August 19, weather permitting. […]
The Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio is the topic of discussion on this week’s Public Eye program. Executive Director Julia Faulkner-Pechlivanos said the Northwest Ohio Chapter is one of the 75 chapters that are part of the National Alzheimer’s Association operating across the country. She said the Northwest Ohio Chapter covers 24 counties, including Hardin, "Providing direct service to families, but also advocating for the cause, and then finally of […]
The Kenton High School will host an Alumni and Open 5K Race tomorrow. Registration will begin at 8 Saturday morning. The race starts at 9. The cost is $20 for participants, and $30 with a shirt. It is free to all present and past Kenton Cross Country Runners.
Hardin County – There is a segment of agriculture in southeastern Hardin County that specializes in commercial fruit and vegetable production. Hardin County is also home to the Scioto Valley Produce Auction near Mt. Victory where much of this produce is sold. Hardin County OSU Extension has planned a Fruit and Vegetable Crop Walk program on Tuesday, August 2 from 6:00-8:00 pm to help with fruit and vegetable production issues. […]