Teen Driver Ejected and Passenger Injured in Union County Crash; Dog Also Transported for Injuries

Teen Driver Ejected and Passenger Injured in Union County Crash; Dog Also Transported for Injuries

Two Marysville teenagers were injured in a crash that occurred early this morning on State Route 37 and State Route 4 in Union County. According to a release from the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, at approximately 12:51 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the scene where they found that the vehicle had crashed into a tree. The driver, later identified as 17-year-old Olivia Nicole Windle, had been ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to Union County […]

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Hardin County Community Spotlight Features Ada’s Viva Maria, Mercantile on Main, and Ada Public Library

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance posted its latest Hardin County Community Spotlight. On the Alliance's Facebook page and website, they are featuring local businesses that make each of the county's communities unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a variety of places to Eat, Sip, Shop and Visit. Featured in Wednesday's spotlight were businesses in Ada, including: Viva Maria, the Mercantile on Main and the Ada Public Library. 𝐄𝐚𝐭/𝐒𝐢𝐩Viva […]

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Local Farmers and Hardin Northern RoboBears Connect Over Coffee

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District The Hardin Northern RoboBears had an opportunity Wednesday to sit down with local farmers for a coffee chat. The students shared all about their robotics program, including what they do at competitions and everything that goes into their builds and problem solving. School officials said it was a fun and engaging discussion, and they are grateful to local farmers for taking time to connect with the students. They added that these conversations strengthen the […]

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Kenton Historic Courthouse District to Host Downtown Business Association Meeting on March 10

Photo: Kenton Historic Courthouse District The Kenton Historic Courthouse District's next Downtown Business Association and Speaker Series meeting will be held on Monday, March 10. It will start at 11am that morning at the Hardin County Genealogy Society. The featured speakers are representatives from the City of Kenton and Sean Gillilan of OHM. They will be discussing the history of the Downtown Kenton project, along with funding and timeline details, followed by questions. All Downtown Kenton building and business owners […]

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Kenton Mayor Addresses Pothole Concerns, Encourages Public Reporting

Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb addressed the subject of potholes at this week's city council meeting. She said the winter's freeze, thaw and salt have taken a toll, resulting in very big potholes. She said the city is aware of the location of a lot of them, but she said if you see pothole, you should provide the precise location on the city's website, and they will get the list rolling. The mayor is asking for residents to be patient because […]

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Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Urges Lightbulb Shoppers to Focus on Lumens, Not Watts

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative recently posted that if you're still shopping for lightbulbs based on wattage, you're living in the past. In today's energy-efficient lighting market, lumens matter. Lumens measure the light output of a bulb, while watts measure the energy used. LED bulbs provide more lumens per watt than traditional bulbs, and that means you get brighter lighting using less energy. Mid-Ohio Energy said that the next time you go lightbulb shopping, you should look for lumens.

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Hardin Northern Elementary Prepares for May Author Visit from Bruce Hale

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District The Hardin Northern School's Elementary Library is gearing up for their May Author Visit from Bruce Hale. This week, students have been hearing about nonfiction shark books and sharing videos of Hale reading his book, Clark the Shark. Hale has written over 70 books, and explains that having been a reluctant reader himself, he knows how to reach those kids who haven’t yet discovered the magic of books. Staff and students are looking forward […]

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Hardin Northern to Host “Willy Wonka Jr.” Musical This Weekend

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern's Musical "Willy Wonka Jr." will be presented this weekend. Show times are Friday February 28 at 7pm and Saturday March 1 at 7pm. A matinee performance will be Sunday March 2 at 2:30pm. Students in 12th grade and under are $5 and adults are $10. 3-day adult passes are $25. Tickets will be sold at the door.

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Wings-Support and Recovery: A Safe Space for Relaxing and Healing in Kenton

Photo: Wings- Support and Recovery Wings-Support and Recovery offers a place to relax, and they also provide various resources. They are open Monday through Friday from 8am until 8pm. They are also open Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am until 5pm. Wings Support and Recovery's mission is to help combat the stigma of mental illness and addiction in the community. They also announced that they will be holding an 'Anxiety and Emotions' support group on Wednesdays at 3pm. They are located […]

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