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Faculty Promotions and New Strategic Plans Approved

The Bluffton University Board of Trustees met in May for their annual spring meeting. The board discussed a variety of topics including federal and state changes in higher ed, reflections from the halted merger process, enrollment review and other institutional needs. Trustees also took several actions including promoting faculty and approving a one-year strategic plan. Three faculty members were promoted during the meeting. Dr. Sarah Lehman, who has been with Bluffton since 2019, was promoted to associate professor of biology […]

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Ohio Hi-Point Board to Hold Work Session on Wednesday

The Ohio Hi-Point Joint Vocational School District Board of Education will hold a work session this Wednesday, May 14. It will start at 6:30 that evening in the Board of Education Meeting Room III. The Five-Year Forecast will be a topic of discussion.  Board members will also hear a district update from Superintendent Rick Smith.

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Market on Main Kicks Off Season with Spring Fest in Downtown Kenton Tomorrow

Photo: Market on Main Kenton The Market on Main farmer's market will kick off the season tomorrow with Spring Fest. It will be held Saturday from 9am until 2pm at the corner of Main and Ohio Streets in downtown Kenton. The event will feature fun, food, and fantastic vendors. You can stay up to date with all the activities and vendors who are lined up by visiting the Market on Main Facebook page.

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Section of SR 273 in Front of Ridgemont Officially Renamed in Honor of Major David McGue

A ceremony renaming a section of State Route 273 in front of Ridgemont School to the Major David McGue Memorial Highway was held Friday May 9 in Mt. Victory. Maj. McGue was a 31-year member of the United States military and was an active duty soldier, serving as a physician’s assistant at the time of his death. (The late Major's extended family) He was also born and raised in Hardin County and was a 1989 graduate of Ridgemont. Former Representative […]

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United Way of Hardin County to Hold Annual Meeting and Bonnie McBride Pie Auction on May 15

The United Way of Hardin County's Annual Meeting will take place May 15. It will start at 4:30pm that afternoon at the Coterie in downtown Kenton. This event will include the United Way's year in review, recognition of this year’s award winners and recognizing incoming and outgoing board members. The Bonnie McBride Pie Auction will also take place.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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New Military Operating Area Established Near Findlay; May Involve F-16 Flights from Toledo

Photo: Findlay Airport Findlay Airport authorities announced that a new Military Operating Area, or MOA, is operating in the district. The M-STINGER MOA is basically a 20 x 20 nautical mile box south of Toledo. This will most likely be used by the F-16's out of Toledo Express. These activities are very near the Findlay, Bluffton, Allen County, and Van Wert Airports. Cleveland Air Route Traffic Control Center is listed as the controlling agent. More information can be found on […]

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Board of Elections Thanks Ridgemont FFA and Michael Angelo’s Pizza for Election Support

Photo: Hardin County Ohio Board of Elections The Hardin County Board of Elections thanked the Ridgemont FFA and Michael Angelo's Pizza. The FFA students help with the set up on Monday and the tear down on Wednesday of the 99 voting machines used at polling locations across Hardin County.  Michael Angelo's Pizza donated the pizzas for the students to enjoy on Wednesday after all of the machines were back at the Board of Elections Office and securely stored away.

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