Hardin County Pioneers Claim Trophy in Hard-Fought Battle Against Sheriff’s Office at Hoopin’ It Up Game

Hardin County Pioneers Claim Trophy in Hard-Fought Battle Against Sheriff’s Office at Hoopin’ It Up Game

Photo: Hardin County Special Olympics It was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, the Hardin County Pioneers defeated the Hardin County Sheriff's Office in the Hoopin' It Up Basketball game on Sunday. The first annual contest was played at Upper Scioto Valley yesterday. Despite the Sheriff's Office's best efforts, the Pioneers came out on top and were awarded the trophy. Organizers thanked all of the participants and the great crowd of generous spectators who helped to make the day […]

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Ohio Agronomy Guide: 16th Edition Now Available for Purchase

Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County The OSU Extension Office in Hardin County has announced that the Ohio Agronomy Guide: 16th edition is now available for purchase through OSU Extension Publishing. The Ohio Agronomy Guide was first published in 1966 and serves as the official compilation of adaptive research results and recommendations from applied research and educational programs. The 16th edition includes several updates. They include climate normal and trends to include the most recent 30-year period, revised soil […]

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Riverdale to Host Family Fun Night on Thursday

Photo: Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale School's 'Family Fun Night' is this Thursday, November 7 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. It is for PreK through 5th grade students and their families. As part of the event several door prizes will be given away. Kona Ice and Traveling Tom's coffee will also be there. You can also visit the book fair during that time as well.

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Shines Latest Member Spotlight on Hardin County Family YMCA

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Family YMCA was featured in the latest Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Member Spotlight. The Y is a non-profit organization. Their core principles are Healthy Living, Social Responsibility and Youth Development. They offer many land and aquatic aerobic classes such as cardio drumming, yoga, body pump, aquacize and Tai Chi. The Y also has an after-school program, soccer, Lego club, homeschool physical education and summer camp. They are located […]

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OhioMHAS Announces Recruitment and Retention Bonuses for Great Minds Program Graduates

Up to $10,000 Available to Individuals Who Work At Least One Year in Community Behavioral Healthcare The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) announced today that, as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to increase the number of Ohioans working in the behavioral health field, eligible graduates of the Great Minds Fellowship program are now able to apply for recruitment and retention bonuses totaling $10,000. Under this initiative, eligible Great Minds Fellowship program graduates will receive: A $5,000 […]

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ODOT Announces Grant to Fund Liberty-Benton Safe Routes to School Project

Photo: Liberty-Benton Local School students (from left back row) Michael Knapke, Eden Roberts, Rebekah Mast, Madelyn Jenkins, Zachary Campbell, Raksh Lalji, Tyler Nauert, Corbin Schworm (from left front row) Elizabeth Niese, Alexis Walker, Vivian McCartney, Brodie Stuhler, Alex Coldren, and Seriella Hablitzel. The students, who are now freshman, initiated a successful effort for a state-funded Safe Routes to School project in January 2024. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is funding a student-led Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project at […]

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Ridgemont Local School District Hosting Senior Citizen Luncheon Next Month

Photo: Ridgemont Local Schools Ridgemont Local School District will be holding a luncheon to honor senior citizens on Thursday, December 5. The meal will be served at noon at the Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade building in Mt. Victory. It is for those who are 60 years of age or older who currently live in the Ridgemont School District. You must RSVP by November 28 by calling 937-354-2441, option 1. If there is no answer, leave a message and include all […]

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Phone Scam

Citizens of Marion County are being advised that scammers are continuing to call citizens claiming to be members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office. A statement from the Sheriff's Office states that they will never contact anyone with a warrant and demand money in lieu of arrest. You should never give anyone personal information or bank account information over the telephone and contact the office if you feel that you have fallen victim to this type of a scam. Over […]

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AMBER Alert Advisory Committee Releases New Video Series Describing Activation Process for Ohio’s Four Statewide Alerts

The Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee announced last week the release of a new video series regarding the activation process and criteria for each of Ohio’s four statewide alerts. The videos, which were posted to the Ohio AMBER Plan website on November 1st, https://ohioamberplan.org/Home/Training, cover the activation process in Ohio for an AMBER Alert, Endangered Missing Child Alert, Endangered Missing Adult Alert and Blue Alert. The videos were produced to provide the general public with an understanding of what takes […]

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