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Hardin County Players Reopens Apprentice Director Program for Summer Theatre Workshop

Hardin County Players is bringing back the Apprentice Director Program, and qualified applicants will interview for one of the many possible directing roles. They will help direct the HCP Summer Theatre Workshop with the guidance and help of camp directors. The potential apprentice director positions will be determined by the number of applicants and their qualifications.  Applications go live on the Hardin County Players Facebook page on November 2 and the deadline of November 16.  Interviews will be on Wednesday, […]

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Kenton to Kick Off Holiday Season with Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting on Nov. 24

Kenton Historic Courthouse District The City of Kenton will kick-off the holiday season five weeks from today. Kenton Lions Club: Ohio's Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade, the unveiling of Window Wonderland, and the lighting of the Hardin County Courthouse will place on Tuesday, November 24. Activities will start at 6:00 pm, and the parade will arrive at the Courthouse Square at 6:30 that evening. If you would like to enter a flight or walking group for the parade, please click […]

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Hardin County Chamber Welcomes Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley as New Member

Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance welcomed Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley as a new member. The mission of the agency is to empower people with disabilities and disadvantages to achieve independence and a higher quality of life. Goodwill shoppers and donors make the mission possible, because 87 cents of every one dollar earned is reinvested into over 40 local programs. These include job skills training for every ability and background, counseling services, adult day programs for seniors and individuals […]

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Ohio National Guard to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for New Camp Perry Readiness Center

The Ohio National Guard will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd Lt. Vladimir Brenzo Readiness Center at Camp Perry Joint Training Center in Port Clinton tomorrow. It will start at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon at 1000 Lawrence Road, Building 6000 in Port Clinton. The new 54,000-square-foot facility will provide a modern, consolidated space to support individual and collective training, administrative operations, and logistical requirements for multiple Ohio Army National Guard units. The units are moving from older facilities in […]

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Hardin County Chamber Spotlights Edward Jones Financial Advisor Doug Carmean

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Edward Jones financial advisor Doug Carmean. The local financial advisor helps individuals, families and small businesses make sense of their financial future. He helps his clients work towards a clear, simple plan they can feel confident about.  The local office has been serving clients for more than 35 years, working with hundreds of individuals and families on their financial goals and legacy […]

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Kenton Rotary Learns About MESA’s Global Medical Supply Mission

Barney Beckman, Rotarian and MESA Program Speaker joined local Kenton Rotarian Scott Johnson to enlighten the group about MESA.  Mr. Beckman has been involved with Rotary for over 22 years and is an avid bicyclist and is passionate about service.  He has volunteered for disaster relief services, the YMCA and currently helps with the West Ohio Food Bank, Challenged Champions Horse Therapy and MESA.  MESA stands for Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad and as founded in 1981 by Northwest Ohio […]

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Kenton Mural Project Celebrated at Hillcrest Lanes Ceremony

Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Revitalize Kenton and Ohio Arts Council held a public unveiling and dedication ceremony Sunday afternoon at Hillcrest Lanes in Kenton. New murals, which include a Welcome to Kenton greeting for eastbound motorists coming into town on State Route 309 to see, and the business logo on the east side of the building, were dedicated. Mural volunteers gathered for a group photo, and a reception in the former Barrel Lounge took place after the mural viewing. […]

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Kenton Elementary Seeks Veteran Photos for Veterans Day Slideshow

On Veteran's Day November 11, Kenton Elementary School is looking to honor the brave men and women who have served the country. KES families are invited to submit photos of veterans in their families to be featured in a special Veterans Day slideshow. You can email a photo of your veteran to earlj@kentoncityschools.org and include their name, branch of military service, and the name of the KES student. The submission deadline is November 6.

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Dunkirk Field of Honors Receives Inaugural Outstanding Park Award

Keep Hardin County Beautiful (KHCB) recently created a new award category to recognize the exceptional efforts behind Dunkirk Field of Honors war memorial. The inaugural Outstanding Park Award was presented to the Village of Dunkirk Council in appreciation of its vision, dedication, and commitment to honoring local veterans. KHCB member Ron Smith strongly advocated recognizing this remarkable park, inspiring the organization to establish the new award category. The park stands as a shining example of a community working together to […]

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