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Kenton Fire Department to Flush Hydrants in Ward 1 This Week

Photo: City of Kenton Government The Kenton Fire Department will be flushing hydrants in Ward 1 this week. Residents might notice some discoloration in their water, but that is normal, and you can run the cold water tap until it clears up. A slight drop in water pressure is also possible while hydrants are being flushed which should return to normal shortly after the process is complete. To avoid any possible staining, refrain from doing laundry during flushing hours so […]

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19-Month-Old Girl Drowns in Union County Pond; Authorities Investigating

A 19-month-old girl is dead after drowning in a pond in Union County on Sunday. According to a release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, a 9-1-1 call was received at just before 7:30 Sunday evening reporting that the toddler was found unresponsive in a pond in the 19,000 block of Paver Barnes Road. Approximately 8 minutes later, a deputy arrived on the scene and began CPR. Medics from the Marysville Fire Department then arrived on scene and took over […]

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Wilson Football Factory Named Top Northwest Ohio Attraction in 2025 Ohio Travel Guide

The 2025 Ohio Travel Guide has been released. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce noted that the Wilson Football Factory in Ada is listed as the number 1 attraction in Northwest Ohio. The Chamber congratulated the company and all those who made the new factory a reality. They credit Wilson with helping put Hardin County on the map. You can view the list starting on page 116 in the guide, which can be found below. https://issuu.com/greatlakespublishing/docs/ohio_travel_guide_2025

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OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers to Host Annual Plant Sale on May 17 at Friendship Gardens in Kenton

Photo: Hardin County OSU Master Gardeners The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will have their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 17. It will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to noon at the Friendship Gardens. Plan to arrive early as this sale is popular and supplies have run out in years past. You are encouraged to bring friends and family. T The Friendship Gardens are located behind the former HARCO Workshop building at 960 West […]

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Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center to Host Family-Friendly Bike Safety Day on May 31

Photo: Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center LLC Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center is hosting a Bike Safety Day on Saturday, May 31. The whole family is invited from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun-filled event that will be focused on safety and smiles. There will be a bike safety presentation, bike raffles, free helmets and free food and drinks. In addition, the kids can enjoy face painting, petting animals, games and more. The event is a way to […]

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Dr. James & Ellen Bazzoli Scholarship Helps Marion Students Entering Health Care

A local Marion couple with decades of leadership in health care is investing in students entering the profession. Dr. James and Ellen Bazzoli created a new scholarship to help Marion County students cross that stage at graduation. “I frequently would notice medical assistants or techs in their late 20s and early 30s with children who wanted to go back to school. The cost can be a barrier,” Dr. Bazzoli said. Health care job openings are growing much faster than other […]

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National Small Business Week Celebrated with Free Virtual Summit May 7–8

National Small Business Week is underway now through May 10. As part of that, the U.S. Small Business Administration will present a Virtual Summit Tuesday and Wednesday. Register now for the free, online event where you can learn new business strategies and chat with industry experts. A link to register can be found on the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's Facebook page.

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Tokyo Steakhouse Temporarily Closes for Mall Renovation; Plans to Open ‘Hibachi Dash’ This Month in Findlay

Tokyo Steakhouse in Findlay announced last week that they are temporarily closed due to the Findlay Mall's renovation. The middle section of the mall is being razed to make way for a new Target Store. The restaurant's landlord stated that the closure is expected to last at least three to four months, which would put reopening in August or September. Owners thanked their customers for support and promised them that they will be back. In the meantime, they announced that […]

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Hardin County Voters Head to the Polls Tuesday for Primary Election; Key Levies and Judge Race on Ballot

Early voting is over, and now voters will go to the polls tomorrow for the May 6 Primary Election. The one county-wide levy is the renewal levy to support criminal justice services for the Hardin County sheriff's Office. The five-year one mill levy is estimated to collect $677,000 annually. City of Kenton residents will decide the fate of a levy to benefit the city for the purpose of Fire Protection and Police Protection. The 4.6 mill levy is estimated to […]

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