Local Author to Discuss Memoir and Publishing Journey at MLJ Library

Local Author to Discuss Memoir and Publishing Journey at MLJ Library

Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is hosting a local author for a talk on Saturday, June 20. Starting at 2:00 that afternoon, Marie Gossman will discuss her decision to publish her book "Calls for Life Flight." Written under the pen name Cleo Anna Hamilton, a name taken from her paternal and maternal grandmothers, Gossman's book shares her personal experiences with a serious health issue and the road to recovery. No registration […]

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Vehicle Overturns After Driver Attempts to Avoid Deer in Allen County

A Lima man was injured in a one vehicle roll over crash that occurred in Allen County Monday night. According to a report from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Parker Roach was driving south on State Route 65 in Perry Township, when he swerved to the right to avoid hitting a deer. Roach then overcorrected, and the vehicle crossed the centerline and ended up off the left side of the road where it struck the […]

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Raising Arrows Ohio Seeking Donations as Essential Supplies Run Low for Foster and Kinship Families

Raising Arrows Ohio announced that they are running low on several items that families need most right now. They have refreshed their Amazon Wish List with their current needs. Every donation makes a difference and helps them continue serving the community. To check out their Amazon Wish List, please click here. The nonprofit organization serves foster and kinship families in Champaign, Clark, Hardin, Logan, Shelby, and Union Counties.

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USDA Expands Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Provisions for Farmers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions that affect program payments including allowing for the equitable treatment of business entities. Additionally, producers will benefit from an increased payment limitation for certain programs, and a broader definition of farming income that will result in more exceptions to income limitations. “The 2026 program year will be a monumental change for farmers and ranchers who can now structure their farm entities to benefit from the legal protections of certain business structures without limiting […]

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Patrol Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Sober During 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking all motorists to do their part in promoting roadway safety during what has been characterized by safety officials as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This time period, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, sees an increase in traffic on the roads and an increased number of both serious-injury and fatal crashes. “Data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows a direct connection between rising summer temperatures and an […]

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HCCBA Shines Latest Member Spotlight on 1879 Electric

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on 1879 Electric. The company serves the needs of business owners throughout the Kenton, Lima and Findlay areas. They have been in business since 2002, and over those 24 years, they have worked hard to build a reputation as a successful and dependable electrical company 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 840 S. Detroit Street, Kenton OH 43326 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 567-674-3803 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: www.1879electric.com 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: 1879 Electric LTD

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Ridgemont Public Library Continues Summer Reading Program This Week

Ridgemont Public Library: Mt. Victory and Ridgeway The Ridgemont Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program, "Unearth a Story," will continue this week with events in both Mount Victory and Ridgeway. The program is open to children from birth through fifth grade and features stories, crafts, games and snacks. Sessions are held Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Mount Victory branch, 124 E. Taylor Street, and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Ridgeway branch, 109 S. Main Street. Children must be […]

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Blue Star Mothers to Host Free Dinner for Veterans in Kenton

Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 will host a Free Veterans Dinner at AMVETS Post 1994 in Kenton. The event will feature a free meal for veterans, live music beginning at 5:30 p.m., and an opportunity for the community to honor those who have served in the military. Family members, friends, and supporters are also welcome to attend, with donations accepted for those meals. Organizers encourage veterans to RSVP and invite others to join […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kendrick Garmon Participates in Behind the Badge Golf Scramble in Bellefontaine

(L to R) Deputy Jake Boyd of the Logan Co. Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Josh Kent and Dispatch Coordinator Nate Coffield of the Union Co. Sheriff’s Office, and Hardin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kendrick Garmon.Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office A member of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office joined law enforcement personnel from neighboring counties Friday for the Behind the Badge Golf Scramble at Cherokee Hills Golf Course in Bellefontaine. Representing the Multi-County Crash Investigation Team (MCCIT) were Deputy Jake Boyd of the […]

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