Buckeye East Coffee Shop Named 2024 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year

Buckeye East Coffee Shop Named 2024 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Buckeye East Coffee Shop in Ada has been named the 2024 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year winner. The coffee shop received numerous nominations for their exceptional dedication to the Ada community. From hosting Fifth Quarter events on Friday nights, local farmers markets, supporting the chamber’s “Tote Drive” for Indian Lake tornado relief—and countless efforts in between the staff consistently goes above and beyond to support the community. Buckeye East Coffee […]

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Vixen Hurt from Kenton to Lead Presentation at Bluffton University on February 4

Photo: Bluffton University Vixen Hurt ‘25, a social work major from Kenton, Ohio, will present the First Tuesday in the Library Forum, “How Can You Fight Land Injustice,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Musselman Library Reading Room. During the presentation, Hurt will recount their work with the “Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery” to promote healing between the Christian church and indigenous people. This event is free and open to the public. Forum at Bluffton University […]

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Ohio Hi-Point BPA Students Advance to State Competition

Local students enrolled in Ohio Hi-Point programs affiliated with Business Professionals of America (BPA) recently showcased their skills at the Region 16 BPA Competition, held on January 14 at Ohio Northern University. Competing against peers from across the region, the following Ohio Hi-Point students advanced to the BPA State Leadership Conference, where they will have the chance to compete for a spot at nationals. The following students advanced to the Ohio BPA State Competition: From the OHP/Indian Lake High School […]

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Kenton BPA Students Excel at Regional Leadership Conference, Earn Spot at State Competition in Columbus

Photo: Kenton City Schools The Kenton High School Business Professionals of America chapter competed against 10 schools and 600 students at the BPA Regional Leadership Conference held at Ohio Northern University earlier this month. The conference showcased the talents and skills of students in a variety of business-related competitions. Kenton High School achieved remarkable success, with several students qualifying for the state competition. Co-advisor Wes Goldsmith said the students competed with heart and demonstrated exceptional talent. The State Leadership Conference […]

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Traffic Detours Set for Detroit Street as Downtown Kenton Project Moves Forward on January 29

The next phase of the downtown Kenton project is tentatively scheduled to start on Wednesday, January 29. The Detroit Street project will stretch from Ohio to Carrol Street. Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation- NW Ohio District 1 Truck traffic is being detoured outside of town, but there will still be local deliveries being made. Residents are encouraged to utilize Main Street and any known shortcuts. TRUCK DETOUR INFO: -U.S. 68 detour: SR 701 to SR 235 to SR 117 to […]

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Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce to Host Safety Council Meeting on February 6

The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation will host Hancock County Safety Council on Thursday, February 6. It will run from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Findlay. The event costs $25 to attend, and it will feature Nathan Frasure of Ohio Logistics. He will give a presentation titled "Team-Based Solutions for Language Barriers to Improve Safety. In this session, attendees will learn that safety often relies […]

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Free Ohio Boating Education Courses Being Offered at Indian Lake State Park This Spring

Indian Lake State Park is offering three in-person Ohio Boating Education courses for no charge. They will be held March 22, April 26 and May 17. The course will be 9 AM to 5 PM, and the class and test are on the same day. Call the park office at 937-843-2717 to sign up. The course fulfills the Ohio Boating Education requirement that persons born on or after January 1, 1982 who operate a boat in Ohio powered by more […]

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Cornhole for a Cause: Tournament at Next Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County

Photo: Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County is hosting a fundraising cornhole tournament at the Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree later this year. It will be a single elimination tournament with a $50 entry free. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m. on the morning of the jamboree, which is scheduled for October 4, 2025. There will a maximum entry of 24 teams. It will be held at the Ada War Memorial Park. The proceeds will go directly to […]

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Nationwide Recognition: Brittany from Kenton Earns Scooter’s Coffee ‘Barista of the Month’ Honor

Photo: Scooters Coffee One of the three nationwide Scooter's Coffee January Baristas of the Month works at the Kenton location. Brittany was nominated by a customer who said that she was their favorite barista in part because she was very helpful when they had trouble navigating the mobile app. The other winners were from the Roswell, Georgia and Glen Carbon, Illinois locations. If you want to nominate your favorite barista for next month, you can let Scooter's know their name, […]

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