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Ohio Hi-Point Moves 2025 Convocation to Bellefontaine High School Due to Weather

Photo: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center The location for Ohio Hi-Point's 2025 Convocation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 21 has been moved to Bellefontaine High School. That is due to the weather forecast and already saturated ground on campus. The ceremony will be held in the school's gymnasium and will start at 6:30 p.m. on May 21. Seniors must be in the auditorium by 5 p.m. in order to prepare for the ceremony. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for families. All […]

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Sign-Ups Open for 2025 Hardin County Freedom Fest 4th of July Parade

Photo: Hardin Freedom Fest Sign-ups are still being accepted for the 2025 Hardin County Freedom Fest 4th of July Parade will be held on Friday July 4. Line up will be at 8:30 that morning at the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library in Kenton. Judging will be at 9:00 am, awards at 9:15 am and the parade will start at 9:30 am. Awards will be handed out for Best Group, Best Royalty Float, Most Patriotic, best Theme, Best […]

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6-State Trooper Project to Focus on Safety Belt Enforcement

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on safety belt enforcement across the state. The eight‐day initiative will begin Monday, May 19 and continues through Monday, May 26. The campaign will include the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and West Virginia State Police. During last year’s initiative, the six states involved in the effort issued a total of 8,159 seat belt citations. […]

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Kenton City Schools BOE to Meet This Evening

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education will conduct its May meeting this evening. Among the items on the agenda, the Board will vote on a measure that would approve the real estate purchase contract between the Hardin County Commissioners and Kenton City Schools for the current Administration Building at 222 West Carrol Street for $150,000. The Board will also vote on a resolution that would establish a Capital Projects Fund that would authorize an initial transfer of 4.8 million […]

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Tornado Watch Issued for Hardin, Union, Auglaize, and Logan Counties Until 3 A.M.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch effective until 3:00 a.m. EDT (05/17/25) Saturday, for several counties in our region, including Hardin, Union, Auglaize, and Logan Counties. Forecasters say conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Residents in the affected counties are advised to remain alert and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings overnight. Be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued.

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Hardin County Master Gardener Plant Sale Set for Tomorrow in Kenton

And a reminder, the Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers Annual Plant Sale will take place tomorrow. It will run from 10 AM until noon Saturday at the Friendship Gardens. There will be a big selection of plants at great prices. You are encouraged to go early since they usually sell out. The gardens are located at 960 West Kohler Street in Kenton.

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Benjamin Logan to Host Senior Sunset Event on May 19

Benjamin Logan will host an event for the school's seniors on Monday, May 19. Senior Sunset will begin at 7:00pm that evening and conclude at sunset. Every student will be given a $10 voucher for a food truck that will be operating. There will be games and music to enhance the experience.

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2025 Student Leaders United Graduation

Photo: United Way of Hardin County Release from United Way of Hardin County (05/16/25): Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Student Leaders United class on graduation! This talented group of high school Sophomores from across the county was recognized at their graduation program on May 14, 2025. The event was held at Mid-Ohio Energy and sponsored by Quest and Midwest BBQ. School leadership, program volunteers, and family members attended. The 26 students represented the following schools: Ada High School, Hardin Northern High […]

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