You’re Invited: Hardin Northern to Host JH/HS Polar Bear Showcase on April 30

You’re Invited: Hardin Northern to Host JH/HS Polar Bear Showcase on April 30

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District The Hardin Northern Junior High and High School Showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30. It will run from 5:00 until 7:00pm that evening. You can step back in time with Hardin Northern's World History students as they share 3-D puzzles of the French Revolution. They will also portray historical figures from the time period. There will also be a variety of other classes showcasing projects throughout the event. For more information on the […]

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Kenton Native Willi Wolfschmidt to Debut Artwork at Prestigious Slotin Auction

Photo: Hardin County Historical Museums Local native son, Willi Wolfschmidt, has three paintings that have been selected to be in the prestigious Slotin Auction that will be held April 26-27, 2025, in the Self-Taught Masterpiece Sale. All bidding for this event is online or by phone. Wolfschmidt was born in Kenton, Ohio in 1936, and went on to tour the world. What makes this so special, is this is the first time the 88-year old artist has sold any of […]

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Keep Hardin County Beautiful Plans Annual Bus Trip for May 15

Photo: Keep Hardin County Beautiful Keep Hardin County Beautiful's Annual Bus Trip is scheduled for Thursday, May 15. They will leave the Walmart parking lot in Kenton at 8:00am that morning. The visit will include a trip to the Groovy Plant Ranch, Oakland Nursery and Inniswood Metro Gardens. Lunch will be at Bubbly Food Hall, which offers several different vendors. The cost of the trip is $40. You are encouraged to bring money for lunch and shopping. For more information, […]

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Recent United Way Pickleball Tournament a Hit in Hardin County

Photo: United Way of Hardin County The United Way of Hardin County's Pickleball Tournament that held this past Saturday was a success. United Way official thanked the Hardin County Family YMCA, where the event was held, and the Hardin County Pickleball Club. They also thanked Quest Federal Credit Union , OhioHealth and Hempy Water for their support of the event. The winners of the tournament, along with pictures, are posted on the United Way of Hardin County's Facebook page.

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Village of Forest Hiring Full-Time Maintenance Worker

Photo: Village of Forest The Village of Forest currently has an opening for a Level 1 Maintenance Worker. The salary range is $12 to $20 an hour. It is a full-time position that requires weekends and holidays as needed. A general description is to perform general maintenance duties within the village and assist with any needs of the Utility Department as instructed by the Village Administrator or Mayor. For complete information concerning requirements, duties, benefits and how to apply, visit […]

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Rep. Ty Mathews Visits Hardin County Commissioners, Addresses School and Library Funding Concerns

Representative Ty Mathews, who represents the 83rd District in the Ohio House of Representatives, which includes Hardin, Hancock and part of Logan Counties, visited the Hardin County Commissioners on Tuesday. Mathews talked about two hot topics currently making headlines, and they are funding for public schools and funding for libraries around the state. When it comes to perceived cuts in the House passed budget, Mathews made it clear, “Currently no school in the state of Ohio and no public library […]

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Overnight Fire in Kenton: One Injured, Multiple Departments Respond

According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at around 11:47pm to 100 Broadway Street in the city. The home is owned by Craig Bayes, and the occupants were out of the house when firefighters arrived. One person was transported by BKP to the hospital for treatment of burns. The fire was contained to the downstairs, but there was extensive smoke and heat damage throughout the house. Total dollar value of the damages was estimated at $60,000. […]

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Hardin County Commissioners Approve Purchase of Former Oaklief School Building

The Hardin County Commissioners on Thursday signed a purchase agreement for the former Oaklief School building on Carrol Street in Kenton. The money to purchase the building comes from money that Clerk of Court Stephanie Epling's office secured. The commissioners approved the purchase for $150,000. $5000 in earnest will be paid immediately. The county anticipates taking possession of the 12,000 square foot building in July of 2026. The building is currently being used as the Administration Building for the Kenton […]

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Man in Ada with Assistance from Local Police

A man was taken into custody in Ada Monday afternoon by the United States Marshal's Office. According to a release from the Ada Police Department, officers were requested to assist in serving the arrest warrant at 530 Liberty Street in the village. The immediate area around the area was notified and evacuated during the process as a precaution. The man, identified as Craig Sutherly, was taken into custody without incident. He was transported from the scene by the U.S. Marshal's […]

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