Ridgemont Local Schools will be holding the July Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, July 16. It will start at 5:30 pm in the Math Room, which is room number 304. The school is located at located at 560 West Taylor Street in Mt. Victory.
Tree Town Festival FOREST- Jim and Marie Forney have been named grand marshals of the Forest Tree Town Festival Parade that will step off this evening at 6:30pm. The Tree Town Festival Committee saluted the Forneys for their steadfast dedication to the betterment of Forest. They are the owners of Forney Sales and Service, started by Jim’s parents, Leta and Wayne Forney. Jum purchased the lawn mower sales and service business from his mom in 1992. Committee member Raegan Hastings […]
A 43-year-old Delaware man was arraigned in Marysville Municipal Court Thursday on charges connected to an incident at the Marysville Pool this past Tuesday. According to a release from the Marysville Police Department, on July 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM, officers from the Marysville Police Division were dispatched to the Marysville Municipal Pool at 510 Park Ave Marysville, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers spoke with City Pool employees and a male juvenile victim. It was reported that an unidentified adult male […]
Hardin County Safety Council will meet Thursday, July 16 at 8:00 AM. Tracy LeMaire, of National Safety Council, is the featured speaker. In partnership with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Division of Safety and Hygiene, employers are encouraged to participate in Hardin County Safety Council to receive education, resources and networking with other safety conscious organizations. Enrolling in the program also allows for organizations to receive up to a 3% rebate on premiums upon completion of requirements. For more […]
The Kenton Rotary Club heard from Martha Klingler, who shared her life experiences with members during a recent meeting. Klingler's mother, a registered nurse, and her father, a Lutheran pastor, met in a Springfield, Missouri, emergency room. In 1968, her parents were called to be missionaries in West Africa, and she was born in Ghana and grew up in a small village and her mother assisted villagers with childbirth. Klingler recalled during her childhood, that it was common to have […]
Hardin SWCD Ohio State University Extension and Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District are conducting a free pond clinic on Tuesday, July 14. It will start at 6:30 that evening at Kenton High School, located at 751 Wildcat Way in Kenton. Pond experts will be on hand to discuss weed and algae control, fish stocking, and aerator set up as well as to answer any of questions. Grilled food and refreshments will be provided, and Chuck Moore, KHS Conservation teacher, […]
Farmers-merchants Picnic The 113th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic will take place next month at the Ada Park. It is set to take place August 8 with a parade kicking things off at 9:30am. Flag raising will start at 10:30 at the Band Shelter, followed by a full day of family fun. There will be vendors, games, kids’ zone, hourly prize drawings starting at noon, entertainment throughout the day, the main prize drawing at 5pm, and the day will end […]
Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library Outreach will continue to bring Kinusaiga to areas around Hardin County. They will be at Kenton Meadows on July 14 at 1:30 pm, Blanchard Place on July 21, Kenton Station Senior Villas on July 22, Hardin Crest on July 27, and Seton Kenton on July 28. All events, except the Kenton Meadows event, will begin at 2 p.m. on those days. Kinusaiga is the Japanese art of quilting without thread.
Riverdale Athletic Boosters The Riverdale Athletic Boosters announced recently that new weight equipment arrived, and the weight room has been reorganized to maximize the space. The Boosters stated that they are truly proud to provide funds to help the student athletes receive the much-needed upgrade. They also thanked everyone for supporting their many fundraisers so that they can help the kids. One of those fundraisers is the 2026 Riverdale Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble, which is set to be held on […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
