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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 […]

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 […]