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City of Kenton to Launch Community Cleanup Incentive Program in May

City of Kenton Government The City of Kenton has announced a new Community Cleanup Incentive program set to begin in May, offering residents a chance to clean up their properties and receive a credit on their utility bills. Residents can receive up to $25 per visit by participating in the program. To qualify, individuals must take trash to the Hardin County Transfer Station at 45 Jones Road, keep their receipt, and bring it in person to the Utility Office at […]

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OCJS Announces Grants for Local Law Enforcement Agencies Seeking Accreditation

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) today announced nearly $200,000 in grant funding to help local law enforcement agencies achieve an accreditation standard. Twenty-three law enforcement agencies in 13 counties will receive federal funding through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Nearly all the agencies will use the funds for property and evidence room enhancements to help meet the standard through the new Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. In our region, the Marion Police […]

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Ada Schools to Launch ParentSquare Communication Platform for 2026–2027 School Year

Ada, Ohio, April 2026 — Ada Exempted Village Schools will begin using a new communication platform, ParentSquare, to make it easier for schools to connect with families. This platform will be used to share updates from classrooms, groups, clubs, athletics, and the district. ParentSquare will replace Remind and will be fully in place by July 2026, just in time for the 2026–2027 school year. The district’s goal is to improve how families receive information by making it more clear, timely, and easy […]

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Kolt Buchenroth Receives Ohio 4-H Young Alumni Award

Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County Kolt Buchenroth of Kenton was awarded the Ohio 4-H Young Alumni Award at the Ohio 4-H Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  The Young Alumni Award is presented to a 4-H alumnus who is early in their career and has attributed part of their distinctive achievement and success to their 4-H participation. Kolt is the Director of Communication for Kenton City Schools. He serves as a 4-H […]

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Hardin County Commissioner Candidate Michael Kasler Speaks to Kenton Rotary

Michael P. Kasler, Republican candidate for Hardin County Commissioner, shared lunch and his platform with Kenton Rotary at a recent meeting.  The principles of his 2 tiered platform are based on his proven leadership and financial responsibility.   His leadership comes from a 25 year career (retired) in the Ohio Highway Patrol.   Mr. Kasler is currently the Zoning Officer for Buck, Pleasant and Hale Townships in Hardin County which has brought him extensive experience dealing with large commercial companies trying to […]

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Blue Star Mothers Seek Sponsors for Stars and Strides Honor Walk

Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 is looking for sponsors for its Stars and Strides Honor Walk that is coming up on May 16th. This walk is all about honoring active-duty military and veterans, and they would love for the community to be part of something so meaningful. They have multiple sponsorship levels available, so whether you’re a business or an individual, there’s a way to get involved! Your support helps Blue Star Mothers […]

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Ada Schools Among Ohio Districts to Earn Momentum Award

Photo: Ada Exempted Village Schools Ada, Ohio, April 2026 — Ada Exempted Village Schools has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce with the prestigious District Momentum Award, honoring exceptional academic growth and continued student achievement. The Momentum Award is presented to districts and buildings that demonstrate significant improvement in their Performance Index—gaining three or more points year-over-year—while also earning a 4- or 5-star rating on the Progress component of the state report card. Additional criteria ensure that […]

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Findlay Police Department Swears in New Officer Andrew Hadley

Findlay Police Department The Findlay Police Department announced the hiring of Officer Andrew Hadley, who was officially sworn in this morning by Mayor Muryn. Officer Hadley, 24, is a homeschool graduate from Ada and earned his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University. Prior to joining the Findlay Police Department, he served as a deputy with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office for two and a half years. Hadley resides in the Ada area with his wife and daughter. He will […]

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Mid-Ohio Energy Celebrates 90 Years of Local Service during 2026 Virtual Annual Meeting

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative KENTON, OH - Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative's Annual Meeting of Members premiered last week, coinciding with the cooperative’s celebration of 90 years of service to members in its rural north-central Ohio territory. The meeting was held in a virtual online-only format, allowing members the opportunity to log in at their convenience and view a co-op update, receive annual election results, and submit for a $20 meeting attendance energy credit. In addition to the meeting, Mid-Ohio Energy also posted […]

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