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Overnight Winds and Semi Accident Lead to Power and Internet Outages in Hardin County

A combination of high winds and an accident involving two semis that damaged a power pole in the 10,000 block of US 68 north of Kenton caused  power and internet outages during the overnight and morning hours. Wind gusts reached up to 50 miles an hour at times resulting in downed lines and tree branches around the area. Due to the outage, the Kenton City School District was on a two-hour delay today. 68 in the area of the accident […]

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Benjamin Logan School Holding Auditions for Upcoming Production of ‘Grease’

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Auditions for this year’s Benjamin Logan School's musical Grease will be held on December 9th through the 11th. Students in grades 7th through 12th are invited to audition for the production. Audition packets are available now in person at the High School choir room or online at music.benjaminlogan.org. To get involved, you should complete the audition form and turn it in by tomorrow, December 6. You can choose your preferred audition date of Monday, […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance to Hold Next Young Professionals Meeting on December 11

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will be holding its next Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on December 11 at noon. Young Professionals presents an opportunity for networking, collaboration and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131 or email dphillips@hccba.com. You can register for the December 13 meeting by following a link on the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Facebook page.

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Governor DeWine Announces $86.1 Million in Brownfield Remediation Grants 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $86.1 million in state support to help clean up and redevelop 81 hazardous brownfield sites in 46 counties. The Ohio Department of Development is awarding the funding through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, which was created by the DeWine-Husted Administration in 2021. Today’s announcement includes approximately $82.1 million for 65 cleanup/remediation projects and $4 million for 16 assessment projects.  Since the launch […]

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Roundhead Christmas Parade Set for December 14

Photo: Roundhead Fire Department The Roundhead Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 14. Lineup will be at 8:00 that morning at Salty’s Longhorn Bar, and the parade will start at 8:30am. The parade will travel down State Route 117 to the park on the north end of town. You are encouraged to bring tractors, trailers and trucks decorated for Christmas. The Roundhead Fire Department is asking that you RSVP if you plan to participate in the parade (float, walking […]

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Help Spread Holiday Cheer: Donate to Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ Program

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office's annual "Shop with a Cop" program will be on Saturday, December 14. The program was started by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, but has since expanded to include all law enforcement agencies in Hardin County. The mission is to brighten the holiday season for the children and families who are in need. Knowing that the holiday season can cause a financial burden, they do their part to bring back holiday magic.  Each child that participates […]

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Kenton Athletic Department Accepting Applications for Head Girls Soccer Coach

The Kenton Athletic Department is accepting applications for the position of Head Girls Soccer Coach. Previous high school soccer coaching experience is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a Cover Letter and Coaching Resume to Athletic Director Brett Purcell at purcellbrett@kentoncityschools.org The deadline to apply is Thursday, December 19th at 3pm.

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Hardin Northern STEM Teacher Bethany Kauffman Awarded $5,000 Grant to Enhance Elementary Program

Photo: Bethany Kauffman and Elementary Principal Brett HalseyHardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern’s Elementary and Jr. High STEM teacher Bethany Kauffman has been awarded a $5,000 STEM grant from the Battelle Foundation Fund. The grant will go directly toward enhancing the school's elementary STEM program and supporting the Makerspace, giving students even more opportunities to explore, create, and innovate. Hardin Northern School officials thanked Mrs. Kauffman for her dedication to the students and her commitment to inspiring a love […]

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