Kenton Elementary School’s Joy Van Horn Named Ohio’s Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Kenton Elementary School’s Joy Van Horn Named Ohio’s Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Photo: Kenton City Schools Kenton Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Joy Van Horn has been named Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Van Horn was nominated by a Physical Education colleague and was selected based on her continued education, coursework, and Professional Development focused on adapting physical education for students with high needs. Van Horn will be formally recognized at an AHPERD Luncheon in December.

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Upper Scioto Valley Local Honor Society Welcomes New Members in 2024/2025 Induction Ceremony

Photo: Upper Scioto Valley School District The Upper Scioto Valley Local Honor Society held a new member induction ceremony for 2024/2025 earlier this week. Rhiannon Risner, Mackenzie Hopkins, Benjamin Tidd, Noah McCoy, Jase Prater, Lauren Kearns, Grace Michels, Austin Ferryman, and Ivie Gonzalez were inducted (top row of picture). The second year members of the LHS initiated the nine candidates into their numbers. They include: Mason Thompson, Maddox Underwood, Chelsea Jordan, Maudie Decker, Elaina Lemar, Shalyn Lawrence and Sydney Christensen […]

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Area Blood Drive Set for November 11th at Kenton Moose Lodge

There is one American Red Cross blood drive scheduled in the area this month. It will take place on Monday, November 11 at the Kenton Moose Lodge. The hours are from noon until 6pm. The Kenton Moose Lodge is located at 801 West Lima Street in Kenton. To schedule an appointment or to find more blood drives, visit redcrossblood.org.

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Last Call for Early In-Person Voting: Hardin County Polling Hours End This Weekend

Early in-person voting hours are winding down at the Hardin County Board of Elections Office. The hours are from 7:30am until 7:30pm today. You can vote Saturday from 8am until 4pm and from 1pm until 5pm this Sunday, November 3. There is no early in-person voting on Monday, November 4 and Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, and the polls will be open from 6:30am until 7:30pm. The Board of Elections Office is located in the basement of the Hardin […]

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Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

A reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. At 2am this Sunday, November 3, the clock will go back one hour to 1am. For the few people who still rely on a manual alarm clock, you will want to fall back before going to bed Saturday night. The return of Eastern Standard Time means an extra hour of sleep. Daylight Savings Time will return on March 9, 2025.

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Findlay Elementary School Put on Lockdown After Hoax Call was Placed

Northview Elementary School in Findlay was put on lockdown after an incident this morning. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, an unknown male caller contacted the Veterans Crisis Line stating that he was at the entrance of the school with a rifle. The school was notified and immediately initiated a lockdown. Officers responded and cleared the entire interior and exterior of the school. It was determined that this call was a hoax, and similar calls were made […]

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Benjamin Logan School Selling Their Old Gym Room Equipment

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Due to the new weight room purchased this year at Benjamin Logan, they are selling their old weight room equipment. Items for sale include: 8 full squat/ bench stations with built in pull up bars and plate holders. 1 rogue rig, 8 total stations with built in pull up bars. These items are for sale with cash only. Please contact Athletic Director, Beau Harmon if interested. You can call Beau at 937-592-1666 or email […]

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Findlay Hope House Seeking Volunteers

Photo: Findlay Hope House The Findlay Hope House is seeking volunteers for three-hour shifts on weekends and holidays. Volunteers are needed to answer the phone and door and to also receive any donations that may be brought in. Findlay Hope House provides housing solutions, support and education to meet the needs of individuals and families facing homelessness in the Findlay community. Interested volunteers can email Abigail at AINBODY@findlayhopehouse.org

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OhioHealth Provides Support of $5,000 to United Way of Hardin County to Create Food Pantries Inside High Schools

https://player.vimeo.com/video/1022248368?h=a7c1fbaeef They say home is where the heart is. You’ll also find a lot of heart inside Hardin Northern High School. “It’s really the community, the people, and the great kids that we have here. It makes it fun to come to work every day,” explained Hardin Northern Local Schools superintendent, Andrew Cano. “When I was offered the opportunity to be superintendent, it was my dream job.” “I think what’s amazing about our community is that everybody is knows everyone. It’s just […]

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