The Forest-Jackson Public Library continues to accept bids for its online basket auction. There are 60 baskets that were donated by area businesses. Online bids will be accepted now until 11:59pm Friday December 8. Only onsite bids will be accepted on Saturday December 9. You can view the baskets and place a bid by following a link on the Forest-Jackson Public Library Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064343483386
Christopher Washburn A man was arrested following a domestic disturbance in Kenton Sunday morning. According to information on the Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, officers were dispatched to Forest Court Apartments at just before nine Sunday morning after receiving a report about a domestic dispute at the complex. 24 year old Christopher Washburn was arrested at the scene. He is being held on a charge of domestic violence.
Comments requested by Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 LIMA, Ohio (Dec. 4, 2023) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects: HARDIN COUNTY County Roads 175, 190, 209, & 265 resurfacing (PID: 111471)The Hardin County Engineer, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, is proposing to resurface […]
Trash and recycling pick up in the Village of Forest has been delayed this week. Republic informed village officials that trash will run on Tuesday. Recycling will be this Wednesday December 6.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol kicked off the 173rd Cadet Class with signing day today. Recruits gathered at their closest District Headquarters with family and friends to sign a letter of intent to become a member of the next Academy Class. The 173rd Cadet Class training commences tomorrow at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus.
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 […]