Local issues fill ballot for November election Thirteen local issues will be decided at the polls in the Nov. 6 general election. Wednesday was the filing deadline. Among them are two countywide proposals and many renewals of existing levies. Read More
Fran DeWine promotes husband’s bid for governor As Fran DeWine visited Hardin County on her statewide tour Monday morning, she said she was impressed with the veterans’ banners on the streets and beauty of the courthouse. Read More
Election board to meet The Hardin County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 in its office in the courthouse. This is a change from the regular time of 9 a.m. Read More
Candidate filing deadline The deadline to file nominating petitions of non-partisan candidates for the 2018 general election is at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 in the Board of Elections Office in the Hardin County Courthouse. Read More
Election filing deadline The deadline to file local questions and issues including local option petitions for the 2018 general election is at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 in the Hardin County Board of Elections Office in the courthouse. Read More
2018 Hardin County Primary Election results The unofficial 2018 Hardin County Primary Election results are in! Read More
Striker rolls to big win in GOP primary for commissioner The widest margin of victory in Tuesday’s election results came in the Republican race for Hardin County commissioner. The seat came open when incumbent Brice Beaman announced last year he would not seek a third term. Read More
Voters narrowly approve tax levy for Ohio Hi-Point BELLEFONTAINE — The voters in the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center district narrowly passed a .6-mill permanent improvement levy Tuesday. The unofficial results show the issue passing 11,251 to 10,518. Read More
Patterson OKs levy PATTERSON — The smallest incorporated village in the county passed its property tax levy in Tuesday’s primary by a 13-7 vote. The money will be used for general expenses, said Mayor Jason Kearns, who thanked the voters for supporting the issue. Read More
Low voter turnout Less than 23 percent of Hardin County registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s Primary Election. According to figures from the Board of Elections, 4,156 people (22.77 percent) cast ballots out of a total of 18,253. Read More
Kenton council moves forward with financing of downtown project With a divided vote, Kenton City Council went forward with the first phase of the revitalization project it has been considering for several years. Aaron Domini and Sean Gillilan of OHM updated council on progress made on the initial phase of the revitalization plan for the downtown water and sewer infrastructure.
Kenton advised to increase water/sewer rates slightly While there are no plans to increase the water or sewer rates in the city of Kenton in the near future, council discussed the need to keep up with current expenses in those areas Monday night. Sean Gillilan of OHM reminded council the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) had suggested five years ago that the city increase the rates slowly to set aside funding for major projects such as needs in the waste water and water plants.
Reluctant prince Young Maverick LaRue (right), age 1 1/2, was crowned the 2018 Farmers and Merchants Picnic prince, but was less than thrilled with the honor during the opening ceremonies Saturday. He sold 1,246 tickets to win the honor.
