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Village of Alger Water Department Announces Temporary Closure for Staff Training

Photo: Village of Alger Bulletin Board The Village of Alger Water Department will be closed Tuesday, May 20 through Thursday, May 22. That is for staff training on the new billing system. No in-person or phone payments will be accepted during that time. The payments may still be made via the outdoor drop box. Village officials expressed their appreciation for the residents understanding as they work to improve services.

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Improvement Project to Temporarily Shut Down Sections of Buckeye Avenue in Ada

Buckeye Avenue in Ada will be temporarily closed to thru traffic closed May 21 and 22. That is for the Buckeye Avenue One Way Traffic Flow and Reverse Angle Parking Project. East Buckeye will be closed Wednesday and West Buckeye will then be closed on Thursday. Street parking will be restricted for those two days as well. According to a statement from Village Officials, public meetings, council committee meetings and recommendations from contracted engineers, have shown the need for this […]

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Public Safety Agencies to Test Hazmat Response in Full-Scale Exercise at Kenton Plant

The Hardin County Local Emergency Planning Committee/Hardin County Hazardous Materials Hazmat Team and SBHPP (formerly Durez) Corporation/BKP/Ohio Health Hardin Memorial Hospital will present a Hazardous Materials Spill/Release Full Scale Exercise Drill, taking place at the SBHPP (Durez) Corporation plant, 13717 US 68 South Kenton, Ohio 43326 on Saturday May 17th, 2025, at 9:00 am-1:00 pm. “SBHPP (Durez) Corporation has been in business in Hardin County for the last 70 years. We are pleased and excited to partner with the Hardin […]

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Free Fishing Day at France Lake Set for Sunday

A reminder that free fishing day will be held at France Lake this Sunday, May 18. In addition to fishing, the day will feature food and fun for the whole family. No fishing license is required to fish all day Sunday. There will be giveaways from 10am until 3pm. Stop by the office tent for free raffle tickets during that time. Food can be purchased from 11am until 3pm Sunday. France Lake is located at 13344 State Route 67 Kenton.

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Market on Main to Kick Off ‘Eats on the Street’ Food Truck Fest July 19

Photo: Market on Main Kenton Market on Main Kenton will kick-off the Eats on the Street Food Truck Fest celebration with an exclusive market day on Saturday, July 19. The Market will be held from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and will feature a lineup of familiar and favorite vendors. That will be located at the corner of Main and Ohio Streets. The Eats on the Street Food Truck Fest will then run from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm that […]

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Awareness Signs and Wristbands from ‘You Matter, Inc.’ Delivered to Area Law Enforcement Agencies

Photo: You Matter, Inc. The group You Matter delivered wristbands and yard signs to law enforcement agencies around the region this week. The deliveries were part of National Police Week. Deliveries were made to Police Departments in Kenton, Findlay, Bluffton, Bellefontaine and Washington Township, Sheriff's Offices in Hardin, Hancock and Logan Counties and to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. You Matter is a movement dedicated to spreading love, comfort and hope to hurting people. Pictures of the deliveries can be […]

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office to Host Youth Basketball Tour Stop at Prospect Park

Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion, OH The next Marion County Sheriff's Office Basketball Tour for Youth will be held May 21. The game will be held at Prospect Park from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, and all ages are welcome. In addition to a game, free pizza will be served. T-shirts and a limited quantity of basketballs will be given away as well. For the complete schedule and locations, visit the Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion, OH Facebook page.

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Abundant Life Boutique in Kenton Announces May Hours

Photo: Abundant Life Boutique The Abundant Life Boutique has announced its hours for the month of May. They will be open from 9:00 am until noon on Monday, May 19 and from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 22. The boutique offers men's, women's and children's clothing. All items are free. It is located at 409 Madison Street in Kenton. More information and updates can be found by visiting Abundant Life Boutique on Facebook.

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Author Bruce Hale Inspires Young Readers During Visit to Hardin Northern

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern welcomed author Bruce Hale to the school on Thursday. He has written or illustrated over 70 books for kids, and he travels the world sharing his love of reading and storytelling. Some of his popular titles include Clark the Shark, The Mystery of Mr. Nice and Big Bad Detective Agency. The students were thrilled to meet Hale and learn about his writing process. His visit left a lasting impression on the young […]

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