Hardin SWCD Sponsors Upper Scioto Valley Teams at 2025 Envirothon

Hardin SWCD Sponsors Upper Scioto Valley Teams at 2025 Envirothon

Photo: Hardin SWCD Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored two teams from Upper Scioto Valley to compete in the 2025 Envirothon at the Kalida Fish and Game Club late last month. This competition is held annually and is a great opportunity for students to be challenged in a fun and interactive, outdoor environment. They are tested in various categories, including forestry, wildlife, soils, aquatics, and current environmental issues. Hardin SWCD stated that they enjoy supporting the education of those […]

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Kenton Moose Family Center to Host Blood Drive on May 19

There is one blood drive scheduled around the area this month. That will take place on Monday, May 19 at the Kenton Moose Family Center. The hours are from noon until 6pm. The Moose Family Center is located at 801 West Lima Street in Kenton. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.

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WKTN Names Brennen Byrne as New Sports Director

Long-time WKTN radio personality Brennen Byrne has been appointed as the station’s new Sports Director, marking a significant expansion of his role at the Kenton-based station. Byrne, who has been a familiar voice to listeners during his weekday afternoon show, will now oversee all sports coverage, including live game broadcasts, local high school sports reporting, and regional sports news. Byrne's promotion reflects WKTN's commitment to enhancing its local sports programming. Station management expressed confidence in his ability to lead the […]

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Apollo Career Center Offers CNC Program for Neurodiverse Individuals

Photo: Apollo Career Center Apollo Career Center’s The Uniquely Abled Project CNC Machining Program offers enrollees an opportunity to unlock their potential. The program is designed for neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism, to gain hands-on experience and skills for entry-level positions in the precision manufacturing industry. For more information about the program and how to register, visit the Apollo Career Center on Facebook.

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Benjamin Logan 6th Graders Explore Ancient Egypt Through Art

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District 6th grade social studies students at Benjamin Logan have been studying the world of Egyptian Frontalism Art, which is a unique and rule-based artistic style used by ancient Egyptians for thousands of years. The students learned the strict visual guidelines used in Egyptian art, such as drawing the head in profile while the eye faces forward, showing the body frontally with all arms, legs, hands, and feet visible, using red for men and yellow […]

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Registration Open for June Hardin County Ambassadors Meeting

Registrations are being accepted now for the next Hardin County Ambassadors meeting on June 4. Ambassadors are responsible for creating a culture of recruitment to advance the Alliance missions by actively promoting and getting involved in the Alliance programs, such as ribbon cutting ceremonies. To learn more about the Ambassadors program and how to get involved contact Deb Phillips, 419-673-4131 or dphillips@hccba.com. You can register for the meeting by following a link on the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's […]

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Findlay Man Indicted for Threatening Violence Against Job and Family Services Office

The investigation into the threat of violence against the Hancock County Job and Family Services facility has resulted in the indictment of a Findlay man. According to a release from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 48-year-old John Buoy was arrested on charges of inducing panic handed down in the indictment by the Hancock County Grand Jury. The case dates to February 28 this year when a male caller who was upset about canceled benefits contacted the Job and Family services […]

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Rotary Supports Warriors for Dogs with Donation to Improve Shelter

Rotarian, Lynn Webb presents Jeff Dorsey, president of Warriors for Dogs, a newly formed non-profit, with a $350 check toward a new pad of concrete and additional kennels for the Hardin County dog shelter. Since June of 2024 Jeff has volunteered at the dog shelter. On some days he spends upwards of 7 hours a day walking, bathing and “hanging out” in the calming room with the dogs at the shelter. Jeff has lofty goals set for the newly formed […]

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Hardin Northern 5th Graders Get Up-Close Look at Sheriff’s K-9 Unit

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern 5th grade D.A.R.E. students had a chance to experience the Hardin County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit on Tuesday. The students learned all about the purpose and training of the K-9 Unit, how the dogs pick up scents, and how they help officers in the field. One of the highlights was watching a live demonstration of the K-9 apprehending a perpetrator, which was a hit with the kids. School officials thanked the Hardin County […]

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