Liberty Oaks in Ada Featured in Hardin County Chamber’s Member Spotlight

Liberty Oaks in Ada Featured in Hardin County Chamber’s Member Spotlight

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Liberty Oaks in Ada. Ada's premier wedding and events venue is situated on 26 beautifully landscaped acres and features a 3,000 square foot main Hall, unique Greenhouse, and picturesque Courtyard. The versatile venue is the perfect setting to make your occasion truly memorable. Liberty Oaks is located at 0395 State Route 235 in Ada.

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Bluffton University to Host Choral Concert as Part of Anabaptism at 500

Bluffton University will host a choral concert on Sunday, April 27. It will start at 2:30pm that afternoon in Yoder Recital Hall. This event is part of Anabaptism at 500, a series commemorating the beginning of the Anabaptist faith denomination. A full list of Anabaptism at 500 events can be found at bluffton.edu. All Anabaptism at 500 events are free and open to public thanks to the generous support of Lowell and Marty Hostetler.

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Early Bird Vendor Pricing Available for Ada’s 39th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Early bird vendor pricing for the 39th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival is still available. Vendors who sign up by June 1 will save money to participate in the event. It will be held Saturday, September 20 in downtown Ada. It features local craft, food and artisan vendors. Ada's largest parade is also a feature of the festival. A registration and payment link can be found on the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Facebook […]

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Hardin County Fair Announces Diamond Rio as 2025 Concert Headliner

The Hardin County Fair has officially announced that country music superstars Diamond Rio will headline the 2025 fair concert. The performance is set for Saturday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Kenton and is proudly presented by Quest Federal Credit Union. The band, known for timeless hits like “One More Day” and “Beautiful Mess,” will bring their award-winning harmonies and energy to the grandstand stage for what promises to be a highlight of fair week. Tickets will go on sale […]

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Kenton Planning Commission to Review Rezoning Request for Former Oaklief School Site

The City of Kenton Planning Commission will meet this Thursday, April 24. The meeting will start at 8:30am Thursday morning in the Kenton City Building. It is being called to review the rezoning application submitted by The Hardin County Commissioners to rezone 222 West Carrol Street, which is the old Oaklief School Building and current Administration officer from school zoning to B1 or Neighborhood Business. A public hearing will also be set at the meeting.

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Kenton Elementary School Resource Officer Reassigned After Incident with Student

The School Resource Officer at the Kenton Elementary School was reassigned recently. Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser said Officer Jarrod Bowman was put on road patrol and a new officer has replaced him on a temporary basis. A school surveillance camera from February of this year has surfaced showing Bowman talking with others in the cafeteria of the school during lunch time. At one point, he can be seen going to a student, grabbing his sweatshirt from behind and directing […]

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Kenton Lions Club Recently Held Regular Meeting

Pictured Left to Right, Mike Kasler, Lion President Jason Van Buskirk, Lion Brad Bailey. The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16th at the Kenton Elks. The meeting was called to order at 6:28 pm by Lion President Jason Van Buskirk with 18 members and one guest present. Lion President Jason led the pledge and the prayer. The meeting was adjourned for a meal and called back to order by Lion President Jason at 6:50 pm. […]

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Alger Man Arrested Following Friday Evening Incident in Kenton

An Alger man was arrested following an incident in Kenton this past Friday. According to information on the Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, officers received a call concerning a fight at 307 Decatur Street at around 8:50 Friday night. As a result, Darrian Lease was taken into custody. He is being held on charges of strangulation, domestic violence and criminal damaging. The incident remains under investigation.

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Findlay Police Investigate Suspicious Deaths of Two Men Found in Apartment on Easter

Findlay Police are investigating the deaths of two men found early Sunday morning at a North Main Street apartment. Officers were dispatched to 708 N. Main St., Apartment 1, around 4:31 a.m. on April 20 for a report of possible deceased individuals. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men deceased in the apartment's living room. Following notification of next of kin, the victims have been identified as 52-year-old Richard Gutierrez Jr. and 61-year-old Ernesto Mendoza Jr., both of Findlay. Autopsies have […]

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