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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced that 96 investments for airport improvements across the state of Ohio have been approved. The total to be awarded is $49.4 million dollars as part of the Airport Infrastructure Grant program.  The Hardin County Airport in Kenton will receive $144,000. The awards were made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Law. For a full list of recipients, click here: https://www.brown.senate.gov/download/fy24-airport-infrastructure-grant

Village of Carey officials are looking to fill a vacancy on the Village Council. There will be one vacant council position at the beginning of 2024. The position will be a term of four years. Carey residents who are interested in the open seat should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Village Fiscal Officer by December 22. The Carey Village Council meets on the first and third […]

The recent Ridgemont National Honor Society and Art Department's Empty Bowls program was a success. It was held in mid November and featured dinner, a raffle and silent auction. The Empty Bowls program raised $1000. The proceeds were donated to the United Way of Hardin County.

County Road 180 at State Route 15 in Hancock County has been reopened. The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 announced recently on its Facebook page that the road was reopened after the completion of an overpass on 180 across 15. The work on the project began in the Spring of this year. The project was needed to improve safety and reduce crashes in that area. ODOT officials expressed their […]

Registrations are open for Adult Education Classes at OhioMeansJobs Hardin County at 175 West Franklin Street in Kenton. The classes are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday from 10 until noon. Orientation registration is required. Call 419-996-3082 for more information. Class and orientation are held at OhioMeansJobs Hardin County in Kenton.

The Alger Public Library will start selling the World's Finest Chocolate Bars today as a fundraiser for the library.  They are conducting the fundraiser to help cover the cost of building repairs. In 2024, they will need to replace the air conditioning unit in the meeting room area.  That is the area where all programs are held.  If you're not into chocolate and would still like to help, you can […]

Hardin County, Ohio – The Hardin County Local Transportation Match Executive Committee announces that it has reached its minimum fundraising requirement to bring public transportation to Hardin County. The Committee partnered with Hancock, Hardin, Wyandot & Putnam Community Action Commission (HHWP CAC) in an effort to create an affordable and accessible public transportation program. The program will provide safe and reliable transportation options for all residents of Hardin County, regardless […]

The 2024 Dog Tags will be sold starting today (December 1, 2023). Every dog three months of age and older must have a dog license. The fee is $20, but if an application is not filed and the fee is paid on or before January 31, 2024, then a penalty of $20 will be assessed. Anyone found harboring an unlicensed dog after January 31 will be cited into court, where […]

There is one blood drive scheduled around the region in the month of December. That is scheduled for Monday December 11. The hours that day are 1 until 7pm at Belle Center United Methodist Church located at 101 South Center Street in Belle Center. To make an appointment or to find more blood drives, visit: redcrossblood.org