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Kenton Optimist Club to Host Annual Halloween Costume Contest and Parade October 31

The Optimist Club of Kenton-Central Hardin County will hold their annual Halloween Costume Contest and Parade in downtown Kenton on Saturday, October 31 at 2:30 pm. Prior to the parade, the costume judging will begin at 2:00 pm and parade line-up at 2:20 pm. This year’s contest and parade line-up will be held in the parking lot of the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library, located at the corner of East Carrol and North Cherry Streets in Kenton. The […]

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Upper Scioto Valley Hosts Annual Hardin County College Fair

Upper Scioto Valley School District Upper Scioto Valley hosted their annual Hardin County College Fair last week. Over 40 colleges were in attendance. The students were able to get a variety college brochures and take home a wide range of information. The Midwest Regional Educational Service Center helped organize the event.

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A Salute to Service: Benjamin Logan to Honor Veterans at Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO — Benjamin Logan Local Schools will welcome local veterans and their guests for its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Benjamin Logan High School. Hosted by Benjamin Logan Student Government, this long standing tradition will begin with a complimentary, student-prepared Veterans Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by the ceremony at 8:45 a.m. This year's guest speaker, Greta Batton, a 1987 Benjamin Logan graduate and 26-year United States Air Force veteran, will return to her […]

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Hardin County Chamber Hosts Economic Development Breakfast Meeting

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance held an Economic Development breakfast meeting this past Friday morning. Nick Lund, Legislative Aide to Rep. Ty Mathews from Ohio’s 83rd District, shared key updates on Representative Mathews' current legislative work and the state capital budget. Mike Augenstein, Director of Workforce Solutions at Marion Technical College, highlighted strategic workforce solutions, featuring pre-employment testing, mobile training lab, and AI integration. To stay connected and informed, explore the Alliance’s meetings, […]

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Kenton School Board to Consider Personnel Items at Tonight’s Meeting

Kenton City Schools' Board of Education will meet this evening. Several personnel items are on the agenda. They include approving a supplemental contract employment for Noah Eikenbary, Kenton High School Head Wrestling coach for the 2026-27 school year.  Approval of the written retirement resignation of Angela Kimmel, Kenton Elementary School kindergarten teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-27 school year, is also on the agenda.  She has been with Kenton City Schools for 20 years and has taught for […]

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Early Voting in Hardin County Continues Ahead of November 3 Election

The last days of in-person absentee/early voting hours for the 2026 November 3rd Election are: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2026 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 28, 29 and 30 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1 There will be no voting on Monday, November 2, 2026 (per H.B. 458) In-Person Absentee/Early voting will […]

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Alger Man Cited Following Reservoir Road Crash in Allen County

A rural Alger man was involved in a crash that occurred Saturday in Lima. According to the report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Shawn Bowles drove off the left of Reservoir Road while traveling westbound. His vehicle struck a concrete circle resulting in disabling damage. Bowles was treated at the scene for possible injuries. He was cited for failing to maintain reasonable control.

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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former State Representative Gerald Stebelton

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In honor of the life and service of former State Representative Gerald Stebelton, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Fairfield County, as well as at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower from sunrise to sunset on the day of his funeral, October 19, 2026. All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may […]

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Governor DeWine Highlights Significant Growth in Ohio Driver Education

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— One year after expanding driver training requirements in Ohio to include all new drivers under the age of 21, Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday unprecedented growth in Ohio driver education industry. Effective September 30, 2025, new Ohio drivers ages 18, 19, and 20 must meet driver training requirements as a prerequisite to earning a driver's license. Previous Ohio law only required driver training for those becoming licensed at 16 or 17 years old. "To meet the increased […]

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