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Marion Technical College to Celebrate Graduates at May 16 Commencement

Marion Technical College's Graduation Ceremony will be held this Friday, May 16. MTC President Ryan McCall said he's been working his graduation speech and one of the topics will be finding your why. He said it's important for us to figure out our why as we go through life and understand what it is we want to do. McCall said one of things he realized is that he wanted to be someone who helps first generation students move along that […]

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Early Bird Vendor Deadline Approaching for Ada’s Harvest and Herb Festival

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is reminding potential vendors that early bird vendor pricing for the 39th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival is ending soon. Vendors who sign up by June 1 will save money to participate in the event. It will be held Saturday, September 20 in downtown Ada. It features local craft, food and artisan vendors. Ada's largest parade is also a feature of the festival. A registration and payment link […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Mary Rutan Kenton Health Center

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony for Mary Rutan Kenton Health Center will be held on Wednesday, June 4. It will take place at 1 that afternoon at the facility located at 911 South Main Street in Kenton. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, Mary Rutan Kenton Health Center will also be celebrating with an open house and tours offered until 2:00 PM. Mary Rutan Health is expanding its commitment to Hardin County with […]

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Registration Open for Hardin County Chamber’s New Member Luncheon

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is accepting registrations are being accepted now for next month's New Member Luncheon. It will run from noon until 1pm on June 25 at the Inn at Ohio Northern University in Ada. The luncheon is the Alliance's way to thank you for your membership. It is also an opportunity to meet other new members and receive an overview of all the benefits of membership. This event is open to all members. A link […]

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Kenton High School Students Shine at BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando

Release from Kenton BPA (5/14/2025): Orlando, FL — Fifteen students from Kenton High School recently returned from the 2025 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, held in Orlando, Florida, where they joined thousands of top students from across the country for a week of high-level competition, certification testing, and professional development. Accompanied by advisors Wes Goldsmith and Zac Goldsmith, the Kenton BPA chapter made its mark on the national stage — especially the Computer Animation Team of Jaycob Francis, Cameron Jesionowski, Kelton Spearman, and Ben Dilts, who earned 2nd place […]

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Hardin County’s Amish Community Highlighted in Tourism Spotlight

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Hardin County’s Old Order Amish country was featured in the latest Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's Tourism Spotlight. You can take a scenic drive exploring the quaint houses, well-tended gardens, and horse drawn buggies. You will come across Amish farms that sell items such as seasonal produce, baked goods, wood furniture, quilts and much more. A printable version of the brochure can be found here.

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Benjamin Logan Middle School Raises Over $15,000 for Logan County Cancer Society

Benjamin Logan Middle School announced the success of its recent Rally for a Cure event. Over $15,000 was raised to support the Logan County Cancer Society. Students were given the opportunity to engage in a cause greater than themselves, which was learning about compassion and the impact of teamwork. The Benjamin Logan Middle School Rally Committee expressed their gratitude for everyone's incredible support and dedication. From organizing activities and handling logistics to showing up with positivity and encouragement, everyone played […]

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Kenton Rotary Club Learns About City’s Water Supply

Photo: Kenton Rotary Club Nathan Frankel of the City of Kenton Water Department joined Rotarian Russ Blue and fellow members of the Kenton Rotary Club for an informative presentation on the city’s drinking water system. Frankel explained that Kenton’s water is sourced from underground wells located in and around the city. Groundwater is naturally cleaner, requires less treatment for taste, and is less prone to issues like bacteria and algae. In Kenton, this groundwater passes through limestone, resulting in what […]

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One Way or Another, Days Numbered for Old Surplus Building

City Council passes resolution to appropriate funds to raze building in case owner fails Armed with the approved appropriations, the City of Kenton is ready to begin demolition of the old Surplus Building in downtown Kenton. City Law Director John Schwemer said that they have a quote of $204,000 from a contractor, and council passed a resolution this week to have the funds ready in case the owner of the property, David Rigdon, fails to begin the process on his […]

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