Experience What It’s Like to be an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Through Ride-Along Program

Experience What It’s Like to be an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Through Ride-Along Program

OHIO – Are you looking for a new and exciting career in law enforcement but want to know more about the job? The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is once again offering the unique opportunity to ride with an on-duty trooper to see if you have what it takes to join the ranks. The Patrol’s ride-along program is an immersive, frontline experience designed to give interested recruits a real-world look at life as an Ohio State Trooper. Participants won’t just […]

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Kenton City Council Held 16th Session Monday Evening

Kenton City Council met Monday evening. During the meeting, Safety Service Director Cindy Murray announced that Burl Helton, from the Public Works Department, will be retiring. She said his last day on the job will be September 11 after 32 years on the job. Murray thanked him for "the tremendous amount of work that he's done for the city and dedication that he's had." Mayor Lynn Webb announced the city will have a booth at this year's Hardin County Fair […]

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Hardin County Chamber to Host Community Coffee September 1

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold the next Community Coffee will be held next Tuesday. It will start at 8:00 am Tuesday, September 1 in the Alliance Conference Room at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. Blake McElroy of Boom Stick Armory will be the featured guest speaker. Those attending will be able to get the latest community updates and connect with fellow community members during the open Questiona dn Answer and networking time. To RSVP for […]

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No Injuries Reported in Kenton Rear-End Crash

A two-vehicle crash occurred at around 9:10 Monday night on North Main at Eliza Street in Kenton. According to the Kenton Police Department report, 18-year-old McKayla Logan, of Kenton, was driving north on Main, and when she slowed down and came to a stop, her vehicle car was struck from behind by a vehicle being operated by 19-year-old Jessica Wood, also of Kenton. Functional damage occurred to Logan's car, and disabling damage occurred to Wood's vehicle, but there were no […]

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Tailgate Fundraiser Planned for Injured Celina Quarterback

Celina Bulldog Football Fans A tailgate fundraiser for injured Celina quarterback Park Wynk will take place this Friday at Celina High School. Wynk suffered a serious spinal cord injury on Friday night, August 21, during the Bulldogs' season-opening football game against St. Henry. Tailgating will take place in the new Celina High School parking lot, located directly north of and across from the football stadium, and the parking lot will open at 4:00 this Friday afternoon. There will be food […]

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Hardin Northern Music Department Mum Fundraiser Underway

Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern Music Department's Fall Mum Fundraiser is underway. Orders will taken now through September 4, and pick up will be September 14. Mums are $10 each, and you can see a band or choir student to place an order. All proceeds go to the Music Department to fund new uniforms, music, sending students to festivals, performance opportunites and more.

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Raising Arrows Ohio Seeking Bicycles for Family in Need

Raising Arrows Ohio in Bellefontaine has a family in need of bicycles. They are looking for a 12-inch boys bicycle with training wheels and 14-inch girls, 13-inch girls and 20-inch girls’ bicycles. If you would like to donate one or more of the bicycles, contact them on their Facebook page or at 613 Hamilton Street in Bellefontaine. Raising Arrows Ohio serves foster and kinship families in Champaign, Clark, Hardin, Logan, Shelby, Union Counties.

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American Pickers Planning October Filming in Area

Hardin County Chamber & Business AllianceAmerican Pickers on The History Channel The History Channel’s American Pickers plans to film episodes throughout our area this October. Specific cities or towns for their filming schedule is determined entirely by where they find the best private collections. The American Pickers are looking for unique, unusual, and one-of-a-kind items with incredible stories and collections they have never seen before. If you have an item, email americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 646-493-2184. The Pickers only visit private […]

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Forest-Jackson Public Library Celebrates Director’s Retirement

Forest-Jackson Public Library Forest-Jackson Public Library patrons can visit this week to wish Library Director Karen Moore a happy retirement. She is calling it a career after 33 years of service. They are celebrating by giving a sweet treat for those stopping by today through this Friday, August 28. The library is located at 102 West Lima Street in Forest.

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