22 Students Awarded the 2026 Mary Lou Johnson Health Career Scholarship

22 Students Awarded the 2026 Mary Lou Johnson Health Career Scholarship

KENTON, OH - OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Mary Lou Johnson Scholarship. This annual scholarship supports students from Hardin County and surrounding areas who are pursuing degrees in healthcare and related fields. This year, 22 students have been awarded $500 scholarships — 12 graduating high school seniors and 10 returning college students — as they continue their education and prepare for careers in healthcare. The scholarship honors the legacy of Mary Lou […]

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National Average Gas Price Tops $4 Per Gallon; Ohio Remains Below Average

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has surpassed $4 a gallon. According to AAA, the national average is at $4.10 a gallon today. Ohio's average is still below the $4 average at $3.86 a gallon. The average price in Hardin County is $3.89 a gallon. $3.74 a gallon is the cheapest average, and that is in Auglaize County, while Marion County has the most expensive at $3.94 a gallon.

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Ohio State Highway Patrol, Marion County Sheriff’s Office Search for Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Waldo

The Ohio State Highway Patrol and The Marion County Sheriff's Office are searching for a suspect involved in a deadly hit and run crash that occurred this morning on US 23 north of Waldo. The suspect was last seen on the south end of Waldo and is described as a black male approximately 6 feet wearing a blue ball cap. He had a white shirt on but may not have that shirt on at this time. He was seen with […]

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Little Dribblers Basketball Camp Returns to Kenton in August

City of Kenton Government Little Dribblers is coming back to Murray Park in Kenton August 10-13 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. It will be a fun week of learning, teamwork, and basketball. This is open to children entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade, and there is no cost to participate. Registration must be completed by August 9. For more information and to register, please click here.

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Kenton Elks to Host Annual Youth Soccer Shoot Thursday

Update: New Location 07/27/2026 2:39pm The Kenton Elks annual Soccer Shoot Youth competition will be this Thursday, July 30. The event will now be taking place at the Kenton Little League Soccer Complex fields located on 292. This event is open for everyone, not just members of the Elks lodge. It will start at noon that day. This event is open to all boys and girls in the area. The Elks Soccer Shoot is a great opportunity to compete with […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers at Safe Haven Purse Bingo

Hardin County Sheriff's Office Members of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office volunteered at the 15th annual Safe Haven purse bingo this past Saturday night. That included Sheriff Keith Everhart who called the numbers. Safe Haven is a locally funded domestic violence shelter that provides a much-needed service to victims of domestic violence who reach out for help. To learn more about the organization, please visit Safe Haven of Hardin County on Facebook.

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HCCBA Spotlights Historic Hardin County Armory

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on the Hardin County Armory. The Hardin County Armory is the 2nd oldest and most unique Armory in Ohio with construction beginning in 1893. Built during the Victorian era, the Hardin County Armory resembles a castle. Today, the facility is used as a historical venue hosting weddings and events. Upon entering the ballroom, your guest's eyes will turn upward to the 17-foot-wide […]

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Bluffton University Awarded Choose Ohio First Grant

BLUFFTON, Ohio – Bluffton University has been awarded a Choose Ohio First (COF) grant by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to support students in critical STEM fields. The four-year $43,255 grant will support students majoring in biology, chemistry, communication sciences and disorders, environmental science, information technology, mathematics, mathematics education, medical laboratory science, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, pre-engineering, pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy. Majors selected include long-established programs with experienced teaching faculty as well as majors that are in demand both regionally and across the state. The grant also […]

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Governor and First Lady DeWine Cut the Ribbon on the New Ohio Children’s Carousel at the Ohio State Fairgrounds

Governor and First Lady DeWine are joined by family members and others involved in building the Ohio Children's Carousel to cut the ribbon on the new ride. (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine cut the ribbon Saturday on the new Ohio Children’s Carousel at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, joined by Carousel and Carvings Founder and President Todd Goings, Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron, and hundreds of guests. The Ohio Children’s Carousel […]

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