Photo: Upper Scioto Valley School District The Upper Scioto Valley school library is having a huge book sale now through the month of February. Students can stop by the library any school day to shop. The library book sale will be on Wednesday, February 12th and open during parent/teacher conferences for families to browse the used book sale. Suggested donation is $2.00 per bag or box. All donations raised will buy new library books.
The Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County issued a reminder that applications for the 2025 horse commodity royalty and scholarship are due this Sunday, February 2nd. Visit go.osu.edu/25scholarshipsandroyalty for further information and to apply. The tenth annual Hardin County Horse Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 15 at the Kenton Moose Family Center. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction to raise funds for the scholarship and food will be served at 6:00 p.m. Banquet […]
Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern announced a special display to inspire future generations. Recently, the family of Norm Jolliff, Hardin Northern Class of 1953 and a member of the Hall of Distinction, loaned two of his official U.S. patent plaques to the school to put on display. As an engineer, Jolliff earned an impressive 27 U.S. patents, a remarkable achievement that showcases the power of innovation and dedication. These plaques are now on display in front of […]
Photo: Kenton City Schools Third grade students at Kenton Elementary School visited the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta this week. They watched a movie, took a tour and listened to special speaker Karen Mikesell, who owns the childhood home of Armstrong in Wapakoneta. She has become a semi-expert on Armstrong and shared lots of stories about his life. On the tour, the students saw Armstrong's space suit, a moon rock, space food and how they went to the […]
The Hardin County Ag Society set its next meeting for Wednesday, February 5. Under old business, they will discuss the annual Consignment Sale that is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th at 9am. Items to be consigned can be dropped off on Thursday and Friday, March 6th and 7th from 8am to 6:30pm. New Business items will include rentals for February and March and approving the Emergency Response Plan. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7pm on February 5. The […]
Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its Annual Tree Sale. Species available are River Birch, Dawn Redwood, Red Oak, Swamp White Oak, Arborvitae, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce and White Pine. The order deadline is February 21, or while supplies last. If interested in ordering trees, contact the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District at 419-673-0456.
Pictured L to R: Rebecca Miles and Julie Griesheimer. The new Hardin Hope Coalition in Hardin County is the topic of this weekend's Public Eye. Rebecca Miles, Marketing and Events Planner for Wings-Support and Recovery said the coalition's mission is to 'prevent drug use and overdose in our community by building a united network of people who are dedicated to supporting and educating those in our community about the dangers of substance use'. The group will be at the Kenton […]
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Local students enrolled in Ohio Hi-Point programs affiliated with HOSA - Future Health Professionals recently showcased their skills at the Region 5 HOSA Competition, held on January 17 at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. Competing against peers from across the region in a variety of event categories including medical law and ethics, life support skills, nursing assisting, and physical therapy, veterinary science, and prepared speaking, the following Ohio Hi-Point students advanced to the HOSA State Leadership Conference, where […]
The old Surplus Building in downtown Kenton has been deemed a nuisance, and its days are now numbered. An Agreed Judgement Entry and Consent Decree pertaining to a lawsuit filed by Dave Ridgon against the City of Kenton, and the city's counter claim, was issued in Hardin County Common Pleas Court this week. According to the entry, the Court shall enter a judgement in full on Kenton's counterclaim and finds that the property is a nuisance pursuant to a Kenton […]
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