Lima Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Allen County Collision

Lima Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Allen County Collision

Amanda Twp – On July 14, 2026, at approximately 5:42 P.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Deep Cut Rd and South Defiance Trail, Amanda Township, Allen County. Grace Cook, age 24, from Lima, Ohio was westbound on Deep Cut Rd driving a 2015 Jeep Compass. Caleb Hembree, age 29, from Lima, Ohio was northbound on South Defiance Trail driving a 2012 Jeep Patriot. Mr. Hembree failed to […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance to Host Community Coffee August 4

Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold the next Community Coffee event on August 4. It will start at 8:00 a.m. in the Alliance Conference Room at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. Michelle Stockwell of Lima SAFY Behavioral Health will be the featured guest speaker. Those attending will be able to get the latest community updates and connect with fellow community members during the open Question and Answer and networking time. To register for the event, please click […]

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portions of South Johnson Street in Ada

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for customers in the 700 and 800 blocks of South Johnson Street in the Village of Ada. According to information from village officials, if your water service was turned off during the water main break on Tuesday, your property is included in the advisory. Until it is lifted, bring all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or preparing food to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then allow […]

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Some Residents in Ada

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for customers in the 700 and 800 blocks of South Johnson Street in the Village Ada. This information was provided on the Village of Ada Facebook page: If your water service was turned off during the water main break, your property is included in this boil water advisory. Until the advisory is lifted, bring all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or preparing food to a rolling boil for at […]

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Hardin County Agriculture Society Releases Minutes of July Board Meeting

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, July 8, 2026, for their July monthly board meeting. There were 15 directors and 9 guests present. Jack McBride, Board Vice President, called the meeting to order. Jacob Johnson from Drylane Construction stated the first livestock building will start to be built right after the ending of this year’s fair. Directors made the motion to move $35,000 of the Consignment Sale income to the capital improvement fund and increase the credit card limit […]

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Kenton City Council Holds 13th Regular Session of the Year

Kenton City Council approved the next step in the water treatment plant improvement project at Monday evening's meeting. During the 13th regular session of the year, city leaders also shared updates on bridge repairs, downtown streetlights, GIS drone mapping, road patching, sidewalk improvements, and preparations for the upcoming roundabout project. Council also celebrated the arrival of the City's new fire engine. A link to view the entire meeting can be found here

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June 2026 Ohio State Extension Rainfall Report

Hardin County – June saw lower rainfall totals on average compared to May. Some saw about the same depending on the location in the county. Complete rainfall data for the 2026 growing season can be found here under the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area tab. June 2026 Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County Rainfall Summary: Township- Reporter- June 2026 Total (inches)…. Blanchard Township- Rob Wilson- 5.26 Buck Township- Heritage Cooperative (Kenton)- 3.79 Cessna Township- Madelyn Lowery- 3.65 Dudley […]

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HC JFS Begins Spirit Wear Program

Hardin County Department of Job and Family services countywide Back to School Spirit Wear program is underway. To be eligible, families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 grade and be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The Spirit Wear Pack includes a short and long sleeve t-shirt, sweatpants, hoody, sweatshirt, jacket and shorts with their school logo. Applications can be picked up today through July 30 at Hardin County […]

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HTI Trucking Bringing America 250 Trailer to Eats on the Street

Findlay based HTI Hall Trucking Express will have its America 250 trailer at Eats on the Street in Kenton this Saturday evening. The rolling educational display tells the story of the United States through a chronological timeline spanning from the Revolutionary War to the present day. It is a visual timeline of major events in American history with images of George Washington and other influential Americans, powerful scenes depicting the Civil War, military service, the Moon Landing, 9/11, and other […]

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