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Hardin Northern Elementary Ranked Among Ohio’s Top Schools Again

Hardin Northern Elementary has been recognized as one of the top schools in Ohio again this year by the US News and World Report. The school was ranked in the top 13% of all ranked public schools coming in at number 215 out of 1577 elementary schools. They also were ranked in the top 7% of all schools in Ohio, including charter and online schools, coming in at number 215 out of 3055 total schools. District officials credit the students, […]

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Children Left Unattended in Running Vehicles Can Lead to Abductions and AMBER Alerts

The Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee is reminding Ohioans that leaving unattended children in running vehicles, even for a brief period of time, can result in stranger abductions requiring an AMBER Alert activation. From 2021 through 2024, of the 48 total AMBER alert activations in Ohio initiated by either the Ohio State Highway Patrol or Cuyahoga Emergency Communications System, six involved children being left in stolen vehicles. These six stranger abductions were all the result of individuals, whether they were […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Honors Radio Dispatcher Barth

Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Courtney Barth has been selected as the 2024 Dispatcher of the Year at the Findlay Dispatch Center.   Barth, 32, was honored in recognition of outstanding service during the past year at the Findlay Dispatch Center.  Sworn officers and dispatchers chose Barth based on technical job knowledge and ability, enthusiastic work attitude, teamwork, and prompt and courteous response to the public’s request for information and assistance.   Dispatcher Barth joined the Highway Patrol in 2012 and has […]

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Findlay Post Announces Trooper of the Year

Findlay Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Brian T. Schneck has been selected as the 2024 Trooper of the Year at the Findlay Post. The selection of Trooper Schneck, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2024 at the Findlay Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Findlay Post, chose Trooper Schneck based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, courteous treatment of others, enthusiastic work attitude, and cooperation with supervisors, peers, and the public. Trooper Schneck joined the Highway Patrol in 2017 and […]

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Search Continues for Missing Ada Resident Last Seen on November 4th

The Ada Police Department is seeking the communities help in locating Todd C. Musson.  Musson is a resident of the Village of Ada, formally of Kenton.   He is described as a 55-year-old white male, approximately 5 foot 9 inches tall weighing 145 pounds.  Musson was last seen walking on November 4th wearing a green t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and a black ballcap southeast of Kenton into the rural area of the county.   The Ada Police Department along with the […]

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Mission to Restore Grove Cemetery Chapel in Kenton Gains Momentum as Community Unites for Preservation

Photo: Grove Cemetery A Pleasant Township Trustee is on a mission to save the chapel at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Ron Rogers, who also serves as the Chairman of the Grove Cemetery Board, stated that at this time he is trying to find out if there is an interest in rescuing the historic structure. The chapel has stood for over a century, and Rogers said it can continue to inspire and bring peace to all who visit for many years […]

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KCS Board of Education Discusses Financial Health, Personnel Changes, and More

Photo: Kenton City Schools The Kenton City School's Board of Education met Monday evening. Treasurer Jill Smith presented the district's five-year forecast. She informed board members that from now through 2029, they will not be in deficit spending. She noted that the district will be adding to its cash carry-over year to year, but she said salary negotiations that will come during the last three years of the forecast have not been factored in and that has the potential to […]

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Road Closure: Repairs to Begin on Barron Street in Kenton

Photo: City of Kenton The much-anticipated repairs at the end of Barron Street at Franklin in Kenton are set to begin today. Barron Street will be closed to thru traffic from East Columbus to East Franklin Street, but residents will still have access to their homes. Lane closures on East Franklin Street at Barron are possible.

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OSU Extension in Hardin County to Host Monthly Sewing Workshops for 3rd Grade to Adult Participants

Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County OSU Extension in Hardin County is hosting monthly sewing workshops between December and April for children in 3rd grade through adults. Students in 3rd through 6th grades are encouraged to bring an adult helper with them. Class size is limited to 12 participants per workshop. Each workshop will cost $15 per person, with scholarships available if needed. Participants are asked to bring a sewing kit if they have one. Workshops will be held […]

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