Fatal Accident in Lima Reported Tuesday Morning

Fatal Accident in Lima Reported Tuesday Morning

A Kenton man was involved in a crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist in Lima at around 6:45 Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 58-year-old James L. Kidd Sr. was driving west on Reservoir Road, and his pickup struck a bicycle being operated by 38-year-old Luis A. Santiago Garcia, of Bluffton, Indiana. The bicycle was not equipped with lights in the front or the rear. Garcia was thrown […]

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Last Chance to RSVP for Ridgemont Senior Citizen Luncheon

Photo: Ridgemont Local Schools Reservations are due soon for the Ridgemont Senior Citizen Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 5. The meal will be served at noon at the P-K through 12th grade building in Mt. Victory. The Ridgemont Local School District is honoring Senior Citizens who are 60 years or older and currently live in the Ridgemont School District. RSVP by tomorrow, November 28 by calling 937-354-2441, option 1. If no one answers, leave a message and include […]

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Community Coffee Set for Next Week in Kenton

The next Community Coffee will take place Tuesday, December 3 at 8am in the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Conference Room. This is a complementary event that is open to members and the public. The featured speaker is Randy Kimpel from Our Daily Bread. A member of the public will also give a brief presentation on their business or organization. Following the presentations, there will be time to ask questions. Visit the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Facebook […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Urges Safe Driving, Increased Patrols Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Weekend

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is urging drivers to buckle up, never drive impaired and always follow traffic laws ahead of what is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. As those local to Ohio, as well as visitors, travel throughout the state over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, troopers will have an enhanced presence in an effort to promote and enforce safe driving. Troopers will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers and those […]

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Hardin County OSU Extension Releases New 2025 Hardin County Plat Book

Photo: Ohio State University Extension-Hardin County Hardin County OSU Extension, along with Mapping Solutions, has announced the release of the recently published Hardin County Plat Book. This spiral-bound book features the standard landownership map pages showing townships and ranges within Hardin County, including property boundaries for all rural parcels. This new edition includes an updated Hardin County OSU Extension Page, Hardin County Government Directory, and much more. This information is valuable to anyone interested, particularly those who own land in […]

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Heartbeat of Hardin County Seeking Part-Time Client Service Director

Photo: Heartbeat of Hardin County Heartbeat of Hardin County is looking to hire a part-time Client Service Director. The main responsibility will be to work with clients, keep accurate computer records, organize the boutique and plan and lead classes. Skill requirements include at least a high school diploma, computer skills, being flexible and self-motivated. Applicants must be willing to sign a statement of faith and pass a background check. To apply, stop by the Heartbeat office at 220 East Franklin […]

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Shop Local: Small Business Saturday Set for This Weekend

Small Business Saturday is this Saturday, November 30. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance said you can make a big impact by supporting the local businesses in the community. Other ways to support local small businesses all year long is to shop at the store, order online, leave a review, or tell a friend. The Alliance said it all counts, and it all matters.

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Ohio Hi-Point Welding Students Shine at Inaugural Event

Photo: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Several Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Welding students and parents attended an inaugural event hosted by Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Hobart Filler Metals, and the American Welding Society. The students made an impression on all three of the heavy hitters in the industry by showing up in full force to this optional after-hours event. Students didn't leave empty-handed, and rewards included two welders, valued at $2,000 each, $300 welding hoods, an AWS one-week robotic welder […]

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OTSO Partners with Lyft to Offer Rideshare Credits and Ensure Safe Travel During Thanksgiving Holiday

The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, is encouraging drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home during the week of Thanksgiving. OTSO recently received a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) in partnership with Lyft to offer $20 rideshare credits across the state. Beginning today, drivers can claim a rideshare credit as an alternative to driving impaired by alcohol or drugs. This statewide rideshare program is being launched […]

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