At recent meeting of the Kenton Rotary Club, Hardin County Commissioner Fred Rush gave and update on the preparations for the upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth. The path of totality (total darkness) passes directly through Hardin County and Forest in particular. Plans are underway to handle what is expected to be a major influx of people […]
The Hardin County Agricultural Society is proud to honor Kelly “Buck” Buchenroth for his many years of dedicated service to the Hardin County Fair. Buchenroth spent seven years on the fair board after now retired director Jim Bidwell involved him. “I didn’t want to get on the board. Both boys were showing and I just thought I’d wait until they were done,” he said. “But, folks like Jim gave their […]
The Village of Forest Park and Recreation Board announced a change in meeting days. The meetings have been changed to the 1st Sunday of each month at 6:00 pm in Gormley Park. The next meeting is this Sunday, May 1at 6 pm in the park. The meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
The Village of Forest Market Square Advisory Committee has been busy planning several upcoming events. Some of the activities include: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Community Connections Fair- Saturday, May 28 Farmers Market- June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19 Open Mic Community Event- June 25 and the Pumpkin Fest October 15 The exact times of these events is yet to be determined. Details and times will be […]
The University of Findlay will present the 17th annual Spring Horse Sale on Saturday, April 30, at the Western Farm’s Dale Wilkinson Arena, 14700 Ohio 68, south of Findlay. The sale will be held in person, with no COVID-19 restrictions, as well as virtually. UF will not be taking phone bids, however, online/virtual bids will be accepted.Demonstrations are set to begin at 10 a.m. and the sale will start at […]
U.S. Congressman Bob Latta will recognize students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at a reception this Sunday, May 1st. The ceremony will be held from 1 until 2 Sunday afternoon at the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton. Students being recognized in our region are: .Payton Hildebrand from Findlay High School. He was accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy […]
The Hardin Northern Drone Racing team will be traveling to Orlando, Florida where they'll be competing in the Drones In School National Race Wednesday April 27 and Thursday April 28. They will be setting up a display at this year’s Xponential Convention in the Orange County Convention Center which highlights the latest in unmanned systems and autonomous technologies. Hardin Northern's Drone Racing is a group of students who design, 3D […]
The filing deadline for nominating petitions for independent candidates for the November 8 Election has been set. Candidates have until Monday May 2 to file in order to be eligible for the November 8 Election. The petitions must be filed at the Hardin County Board of Elections by 4pm on May 2. The Board of Elections Office is located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton.
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education conducted its April meeting Monday evening. At the meeting, 5th and 6th grade students gave a presentation on the Leader in Me program they are involved in at Kenton Elementary School. 5th and 6th grade students posing with school board members One of the students, 5th grader David Modd, talked about the club he is involved with, which is the debate club. David […]