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Next Community Coffee Set to Take Place Tomorrow in Kenton

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Community Coffee will take place tomorrow. It will be start at 8:00am in the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance's conference room in Kenton. This is a complementary event and is open to members and the public. The featured speaker is Melanie Norton of Payroll Partners. A member of the public will also give a brief presentation on their business or organization. There will also be time to ask questions. Visit the Hardin […]

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Parking Closures in Effect on Franklin and Columbus Streets in Kenton for Water Line Installation

Photo: City of Kenton Franklin Street from Detroit to Market in Kenton will be closed for parking today. Also, Columbus Street from Detroit to Market will be closed for parking tomorrow. This is to allow HSX to install new water lines. City officials assure residents that there will be no disruption to water service during this time. They also thank residents for their understanding and cooperation.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Hardin and Surrounding Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, effective until 10:00 PM EDT on Sunday, March 30, 2025. This watch includes several counties across Ohio, where conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms. These storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, and potentially isolated tornadoes. The following Ohio counties are included in the watch area: Allen, Auglaize, Darke, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Logan, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby, Van Wert, Williams, […]

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Severe Storms Possible: NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Showers and storms are expected this evening. Some strong to severe storms are likely during this time, with damaging winds being the primary threat. Large hail and a few tornadoes will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Additionally, a few strong to severe storms will again be possible Wednesday into Wednesday night. Several additional rounds of showers and storms are expected […]

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Take Out Tuesday Begins Next Week at Village of Forest Market Square

Photo: Village of Forest Market Square Take Out Tuesday starts next week at the Village of Forest Market Square. Food trucks will be operating every Tuesday starting April 1st, 8th The hours are from 4 until 7pm at 125 East Lima Street in Forest. For a list of food trucks, and more information, visit the Village of Forest Market Square on Facebook.

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Hardin County Deputies Use Virtual Reality for Cutting-Edge Training

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Deputies from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office got the opportunity to try out new high-tech training. They donned virtual reality headsets for the training. The new method allows the deputies to complete state mandated training hours by immersing them into virtual reality. The virtual reality headsets are owned by CORSA, the county insurance provider, and they were loaned to the Sheriff's Office at no cost.

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Ridgemont Elementary Celebrates Student Success with I-Ready Achievement Wall

Photo: Ridgemont Local Schools Ridgemont Elementary students have been working extra hard this year to grow their knowledge in both reading and math. In recognition of their work and to encourage to keep up the good work, their names have been placed on a wall at the school Each of the names represents 10 passed lessons in either Math or Reading on I-Ready. The students have completed and passed over 13,000 lessons this year.

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Alger Public Library Seeking Trustees for Board

The Alger Public Library currently has openings on the Board of Trustees. Library Trustees are powerful advocates for libraries. You do not have to live in the Upper Scioto Valley School District to be on the board. As part of a Trustee Board, you would serve on a volunteer basis along with six other Trustees, who are appointed to a term of seven years. The duties of Trustees are to direct the funding and policies of the library, and to […]

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