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Registrations are still being accepted for the Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on February 14. Hardin County Young Professionals is a group of young professionals between the ages of 21 and 45.  The group has the ultimate goal of building professional relationships, as well as engaging in community service. The group presents a great opportunity for networking, collaboration, and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to get […]

The Marion County Sheriff's Office announced that it will hold its 1st Annual Marion County Public Safety Cadets Car Show on May 18 It is being held in the back parking lot of the Sheriff's Office in Marion.  The show is being held for the Marion County Public Safety Cadets Post 5100 and all proceeds will go to the non-profit program.  All are welcome to attend. For more information, click […]

KENTON, OH -- Hardin Leadership has announced their Meet the Candidates night for the March 19, 2024 primary election. The event will host candidates for Hardin County Commissioner and Ohio House of Representatives District 83 on February 27, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Meet the Candidates will only host candidates of contested races. While Hardin Leadership and Meet the Candidates are nonpartisan, the only contested races are republican. […]

Kayla Richardson of Harrod, Ohio has recently been promoted to the Executive Vice President of Compliance position for Quest Federal Credit Union. Kayla began her career with Quest in 2014 and started as a part time Member Service Representative, worked her way up to the Member Service Supervisor role, assisted in the collection department and then transitioned to a Call Center Coordinator position. In 2021 Kayla was promoted to the […]

The Hardin County Courthouse was featured in the latest Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Tourism Spotlight. Here is the article submitted to the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance: Tourism Spotlight: The Hardin County Courthouse was designed by the architectural firm of Richards, McCarty & Bulford and built in 1915.  Located at One Courthouse Square in the county seat of Kenton, the building is still in use and today […]

BLUFFTON, Ohio – Four senior artists from Bluffton University are showcasing their most prominent work in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Art Center. Titled, “Reflections,” the exhibit opens Feb. 19 and runs through March 22. Students with work on display include Kelly Bilen, an art major from Archbold, Ohio; Jenía Freewalt, an art education major from Delphos, Ohio; Adrianny Ruiz Suarez, a pre-art therapy major from Columbus, Ohio; […]

Ohio State University Extension is offering a 4-week virtual series Manage Your Money. The next one is tomorrow, and they will continue on the 15, and 22. The program uses activities, goals, and worksheets to help participants plan for their financial future. They will be offered via Zoom, and are free of charge. To register and for more information, follow a link on the Ohio State University Extension Facebook page: […]

The next Hardin County Safety Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 15 at 8am. The featured topic is about stress and workplace injuries. 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 & networking with other safety conscious organizations.  Enrolling in the program also allows for organizations to receive up […]

The next Downtown Business Association meeting is scheduled for February 12. It will start at 11 that morning in the Council Chambers at the Kenton City Building. All Downtown Kenton building and business owners within the Kenton Historic Courthouse District are encouraged and welcome to attend.