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Dr. Keith Durkin Appointed Director of Ohio Northern University’s Institute for Civics and Public Policy

Photo: Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University announced that Dr. Keith Durkin, professor of sociology, has been appointed director of the Ohio Northern University Institute for Civics and Public Policy. ICAPP, an initiative of the Getty College of Arts and& Sciences, is a non-partisan and education-driven community of scholars dedicated to promoting good citizenship. It serves as a vital resource for policymakers and citizens in the Midwest, fostering civic literacy and informed public discourse. A nationally recognized expert in criminology, […]

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Early Sunday Morning Police Pursuit in Ada Ends with Crash and Arrest

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office- Inmate Roster A man was arrested after a pursuit with Ada Police Officers early Sunday morning. According to a release from Ada Police Chief Alec Cooper, at around 12:35am on Sunday, an Ada officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near State Route 81 and State Route 235 in the Village of Ada.  The driver failed to stop and continued west at approximately 80 to 85 miles-per-hour.  Near the 1200 block of […]

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Next Generation of Air Mobility Taking Flight in Ohio

ODOT AAM Director Robert "Bob" Tanner The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced late last week that it will create an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) division to integrate advanced aviation technologies with transportation technologies on the ground.  ODOT Director Pam Boratyn has selected Robert “Bob” Tanner as the new AAM Director. Mr. Tanner brings over 30 years of expertise in transportation law and policy at federal, state, and local levels. In his most recent role at a technology research firm, […]

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Hardin County Chamber Invites Business Owners to Unlock Growth Opportunities Through Membership

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Business owners looking to grow their business are invited to join the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Membership provides networking opportunities, credibility and visibility for your business, economic growth, marketing and sponsorships, and many other discounts and benefits. You can complete an online membership application by visiting hccba.com or call Deb Phillips for more details at 419-673-4131.

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Kenton City Council to Meet This Evening

Kenton City Council is scheduled to meet this evening. Hardin County Municipal Court Judge candidate Andrew Tudor has requested time to speak. Seven resolutions are on the agenda and will be on second reading. There is also on ordinance providing for additional appropriations for 2025 that is on second reading as well. The 6th Regular Session of the year will start at 7:00 this evening in the Kenton City Building.

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Several Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Students Advance to State FCCLA Competition

Several Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center became state qualifiers at the Regionals of FCCLA's Career Development competition. 25 students advanced from Regional competition this week. They include Valeria Gonzalez, from Kenton City Schools, in Sports Nutrition, and Vincent Brown, from Upper Scioto Valley, in Sustainability. More information about the students advancing can be found on the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center's Facebook page. The state competition will take place in April.

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Ohio Department of Natural Resources Offers Job Shadow Opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors

High school juniors and seniors who are dreaming of a career that involves the great outdoors are invited to apply for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Job Shadow Program. It offers a chance to be on the job with conservationists this spring. The job shadow day will be held on Friday, May 2. For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Quest Federal Credit Union Supporting Graduating Seniors with 2025 Scholarship Program

Photo: Quest Federal Credit Union Quest Federal Credit Union is supporting graduating seniors with its 2025 Scholarship Program. Students in the Class of 2025 are encouraged to not miss the opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for their hard work. For eligibility requirements, selection details and to apply, please click here. The deadline to apply is April 11. If you have any questions, you can call 419-674-4998.

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Long-time Kenton Attorney John Tudor Passes Away at the Age of 88

A long-time Kenton attorney has died. John Tudor died Tuesday, March 18 at the age of 88. He was a 1955 graduate of Kenton Senior High School and pursued a degree in political science from The Ohio State University where he graduated in 1959. Tudor was admitted to Duke University and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1962. He opened a solo practice in Kenton, which over the years, evolved into Tudor Law, LLC. He retired in 2022, following a 60-year […]

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