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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today marks the one-year countdown to the REAL ID deadline. Effective May 3, 2023, the state-issued identification that airline passengers present at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening checkpoints for boarding a commercial airline must be REAL ID compliant. TSA will require a federally-compliant driver license, identification card, or other acceptable form of identification such as a U.S. passport or military ID to fly within the U.S. “To […]

Landon Price & Jase Rodabaugh with Leo May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Hardin Northern started the month by learning about therapy dogs. Rick Skilliter who is an Executive Director at PASS (Prevention Awareness Support Services) brought his therapy dog Leo into the building to meet & interact with students. Leo is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and is trained to work with people in various ways.Students were able […]

Jean Blechinger and Joanne Stahler The Hardin Co. Business & Professional Women’s Club met on April 27 at the Royal Buffet at 5:30 p.m. Pres. Sandy Moore greeted five members and two guests. Before enjoying a delicious dinner, Sandy Moore introduced speakers Jean Blechinger and Joanne Stahler. They spoke about the work done by St. Vincent de Paul Society at Kenton’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. This society is a Catholic […]

Nevin Robson has achieved several athletic accomplishments at Hardin Northern over the past four years. However, his life long goal has always included playing basketball at the next level. Nevin was able to take another step forward towards that goal this week. He announced his intent to attend Bluffton University in the upcoming fall so that he can further his educational goals and continue to strive to reach his basketball […]

A Roundhead man was killed in a two vehicle crash that occurred this morning in the 9000 block of State Route 67. According to a release from Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart, 48 year old James Rasnick drove to the right side of the road, returned to the road and then traveled into the eastbound lane where his car was struck by a semi tractor trailer unit being operated by […]

A house was damaged by fire in Findlay Sunday night. WFIN Radio reported that a fire occurred at 824 South Main Street in the city at around 9:30pm. The house reportedly has been vacant for some time. Extensive damage occurred to the house. The fire remains under investigation.

The American Red Cross will hold three blood drives in Hardin County this month. The first is Thursday May 19 from noon until 6 at the Moose Lodge in Kenton. Another will be held Friday may 20 from 10am until 4pm at Hardin Memorial Hospital. The last one will be Monday May 23 from noon until 6 at First Baptist Church in Kenton. To schedule an appointment or to find […]

Construction projects in Allen County will affect State Route 309 in two locations east of Lima this next week.  Lane restrictions at Napoleon Road and at Thayer Road can be expected at the intersections for work related to the future construction of a roundabout at the intersections.  Restrictions will occur through May after which major construction on the project will begin.

A Concealed Carry Weapons Class is scheduled for May 14th at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.  For persons wishing to carry a concealed handgun, training is very important.   During the course, expert in-depth instruction will be given both in the classroom and on the live-fire range about firearm safety, safe handling and storage, mechanical operation of a handgun and more.  This information is critical for the safety of the firearm […]