Photo: Riverdale Local Schools Two Riverdale School seniors received scholarships Tuesday at the Hancock County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Luncheon. Allison Woodruff and Waylon Price accepted the scholarships. Riverdale school officials stated that it is well deserved recognition for the two outstanding Riverdale Falcons.
Photo: Findlay Police Department One person was arrested after Findlay Police Officers were dispatched to Burger King at 717 West Trenton Avenue Tuesday morning to investigate a report of a possible drug overdose in a vehicle. According to a release, the vehicle was located in the parking lot, and 36-year-old Shannon Pullom was in the driver’s seat. He became alert when contacted by officers and advised he was just sleeping. A suspected methamphetamine pipe was observed in plain view inside […]
In a highly charged and emotional public meeting that reflected both the complexity and unity of a small town, the Alger Village Council voted unanimously to move forward with renaming the village park as Ray Brown Memorial Park. The decision followed two rounds of earlier council votes, but in the end, the voice of many Alger residents played a defining role in the outcome. Many current and even former residents showed up to announce their support of renaming the park […]
France Lake's Icebreaker Bass Tournament will be held on Sunday, April 27th from 8am to 1pm. The cost will be 11 dollars per person. A 50/50 will be held with going to the memorial fund. A light lunch will be served after the tournament for a donation. Memorial Tournament rules will be in place, and quarry permits are required to fish in this tournament. More information can be found on the France Lake Fishing Kenton, Ohio Facebook group.
Photo: Ada Area of Chamber Ohio Northern University's Campus Community Connections Week will take place next week. From April 23 through April 28, the week celebrates the strong bond between ONU and the Ada community. It will feature a week full of collaboration, connection, and community spirit. From service projects and open houses to fun events and local business spotlights, students will gain a better knowledge of local life. It is a chance to come together and help build relationships, […]
Kenton City Council met this past Monday evening. Members heard from Colleen O'Connell, a candidate for Hardin County Municipal Court Judge. The community organization Revitalize Kenton shared their initiatives and received council support. Key infrastructure projects were a major focus, including addressing a failing sewer line on Morningside Drive and approving contracts for upgrades to signal and lighting on Main and North Detroit Streets. The council passed resolutions for funding these projects through loans and grants, highlighting the complexity of […]
Photo: Ridgemont Local Schools A Dine-In event to support Ridgemont Preschool will be held at Texas Roadhouse in Marysville on Sunday, April 27. When you dine at the restaurant from 11am until 10pm that day, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Ridgemont Preschool. The money raised will go towards purchasing classroom supplies. Texas Roadhouse in Marysville is located at 16601 Square Drive. For more information, visit the Ridgemont Local Schools on Facebook.
Photo: Ohio Magazine Nominations are being accepted now for Ohio Magazines' Best Hometown recognition. Each year, the magazine recognizes communities across the state that are not only great places to live but also welcoming destinations to visit. You can submit why your community should be a Best Hometown by sharing inspiring local efforts, highlight community progress and stating what makes your home special. Nominations need to be submitted by April 30. More information can be found by clicking here.
Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County The Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County announced that rainfall collection date across Hardin County began Monday. The information will be submitted by 15 reporters in each of the county's townships. This is an annual reporting network that runs to October 15. You can see the rainfall data that is collected by visiting hardin.osu.edu.
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