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Husted Highlights Health Care Education, Research During Cleveland Visit

Photo: Office of Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) CLEVELAND – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) visited Kent State University’s Independence Campus and joined Cleveland Clinic leadership on Thursday to celebrate the opening of two new state-of-the-art research buildings in the Cleveland Innovation District. “Cleveland is leading the way in preparing the next generation of health care professionals and advancing the medical breakthroughs that will improve lives here in Ohio and around the world. From Kent State training students for careers in health […]

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Hardin County Agricultural Society Holds September Board Meeting

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, for their September monthly board meeting. There were 20 directors and 6 guests present.Jake McFadden, Board President, called the meeting to order. Joe Sherman, County Commissioner, stated DryLane Construction was awarded the bid to construct a new Event Center for the fairgrounds, replacing the current 4-H section and remaining Machinery building. They have a completion date of July 15th, 2027. The building will be 300x120 square feet with additional office […]

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Kenton Seeks Public Input on Proposed $4.3 Million Detroit Street Reconstruction

The City of Kenton, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, is proposing a roadway reconstruction project in the City of Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio. The project will reconstruct Detroit Street from the W Eliza Street intersection to the northern corporate limits of the City of Kenton. Specific roadway and drainage improvements proposed along this section of Detroit Street include: Pavement reconstruction and replacement of curb and gutters; Stormwater drainage and waterline upgrades under the roadway; and Pedestrian enhancements […]

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Raising Arrows Ohio Seeks Donations for Marmon Valley Youth Weekend

Raising Arrows Ohio Raising Arrows Ohio is looking for donations to help support Marmon Valley Youth Weekend October 16-18. They need your help to create lifelong memories for foster and kinship kids ages 7 through 17. Every donation helps give a child an experience filled with fun, friendship, and hope. Your gift can help cover transportation, lodging and meals, activities and more. Raising Arrows Ohio serves foster/kinship families in Champaign, Clark, Hardin, Logan, Shelby, Union Counties. For more information, including […]

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Ada Area Chamber to Raffle Custom Wilson Footballs for Harvest and Herb Festival

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is raffling off six custom-made Wilson Footballs, created especially for the 40th Anniversary Harvest and Herb Festival. Tickets are 6 for $5, and you can purchase them from any Ada Area Chamber board member, at Century 21, or on the day of the festival on September 19. All money raised will go toward next year’s Harvest and Herb Festival activities. Wilson Sporting Goods donated the footballs to help celebrate […]

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3rd Annual Hoopin It Up in Hardin County Set for November 8

Hardin County Special Olympics The date for the 3rd annual Hoopin It Up in Hardin County basketball game has been announced. It will take place on November 8, with tip-off at 2:00 p.m. Ridgemont Schools will host this year's event. The game will feature the Hardin County Pioneers against the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.

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Linda Garmon Memorial Football Drop Set for September 25 in Ada

United Way of Hardin County -Ohio HARDIN COUNTY, OH — The United Way of Hardin County is excited to announce the return of the Linda Garmon Memorial Football Drop, taking place Friday, September 25, at Ada War Memorial Park. Named in honor of Linda Garmon, a longtime supporter and friend of the United Way of Hardin County, the Football Drop celebrates Linda’s commitment to helping make a difference in the Hardin County community. The event continues her legacy of supporting […]

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Rescue Grove Chapel Seeking New Facebook Group Members

Rescue Grove Chapel is looking for more people to become members of its Facebook group. They are encouraging their current members to invite others to join the group. Rescue Grove Chapel provides information about who they are here and what they are doing for the Chapel in Grove Cemetery in Kenton. You can go to their Facebook page and click on "Join Group." They currently have around 648 members, and they would like that number to grow.

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Wings-Support and Recovery Promotes 988 Day and Suicide Awareness

Wings-Support and Recovery announced that 988 Day is on September 8 to help raise awareness of the suicide and crisis hotline. Last year, "Compassionate Help. Anytime. Anywhere." brought people together nationwide to raise awareness and connect others to the 988 Lifeline. This year, they are continuing the conversation with a reminder that you don't have to be in crisis to reach out to 988. Whatever you're going through, your reason is reason enough. You can watch the 2025 highlights on […]

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