An important meeting regarding the Hardin Northern 7th and 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip will be held Wednesday. It will start at 6:00pm Wednesday evening in the school cafeteria. This meeting is for registered students and their families. Crucial information will be shared, paperwork needs to be filled out at this meeting, so attendance is highly encouraged.
Families with children of all ages will transport back to the 90s at the Hancock Historical Museum’s Growing Up 90s Family Night from 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12. This event is free to attend, no registration necessary, thanks to The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Fun for All series of free community events. Showcasing a variety of crafts, games, refreshments, fashion and entertainment, attendees will be immersed in 90s nostalgia throughout the museum campus. “We’re excited to provide […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Cessna Transport. The transportation company specialized in moving hazardous materials along with non-hazardous materials in tankers and pressure trailers. They transport products such as nitric, sulfuric acids, sodium hydroxide, ammonium nitrate, along with other products used in the making of household and industrial cleaners and disinfectants. They are a local family owned and operated company that invests back into the community not just monetarily, but with involvement, […]
Photos: Kenton Lions Club The Kenton Lions Club received awards at the District 13 convention that was held this past Saturday. Kenton Lions received the club service award for reporting 50 or more service activities on the Lions Club International portal and the Humanitarian and Service award patches. Special recognition was given to Lion President Jason Van Buskirk who received the Council of Governors award and Lion Judd Robinson, who was presented the Lions International President Certificate of Appreciation. The […]
The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet this Thursday, April 10 for its regular meeting. It will start at 9:00 Thursday morning in the Board Office in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton. In addition to the regular meeting, the Board will also conduct public logic and accuracy testing on the voting equipment.
Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is holding two Open House events on Wednesday, April 16th and Saturday, April 19. It will run 6:30 to 8:00pm April 16 and from noon to 2pm on April 19th. You will have an opportunity to meet and interact with Sheriff Everhart, tour the facility, and get a first-hand look at Office operations. At 7pm on the 16th and at 1:00 pm on the 19th, the Sheriff and staff members […]
Kindergarten vaccination rates for measles, mumps and rubella at Upper Scioto Valley have increased since the start of the current school year. According to a release earlier today from Superintendent Craig Hurley, the rate was 66.7% at the beginning of the current school year. By November of 2024, School Nurse Katie Hunsicker, in conjunction with Health Partners of Western Ohio, held an immunization clinic at the school. Once the clinic was held, the school's Kindergarten vaccination rate improved to 92.8%.
Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office The Marion County Sheriff's Office Basketball Tour for Youth 2025 schedule has been released. The first game will be held at Caledonia Park from 5pm until 7pm on April 16, and all ages are welcome. In addition to a game, free pizza will be served. T-shirts and a limited quantity of basketballs will be given away as well For the complete schedule and locations, visit the Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion, OH Facebook page.
Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling will be held tomorrow in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home in Dunkirk. The recycling truck will be there between the hours of 8:00 and 11:00 Tuesday morning. Recyclables need to be rinsed clean to control odor. Recycling will also be held at that location during the same hours on April 24. This project is sponsored by the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District in cooperation with the Blanchard Township Trustees and the Village […]
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