New HN teachers plan to share benefits of ag-based education DOLA — For John Marshall and Emily Overs, Hardin Northern’s new agri-science teachers and FFA advisors, the job is a way for them to give back and provide students with the same opportunities they had growing up. Read More
UW campaign leaders The pledge campaign for the United Way of Hardin County is kicking off on Wednesday. The chairmen of this year’s campaign are Merleen Barnes (left) and Deb Rall. Read More
Defense carries Gophers to big lead RIDGEWAY — In the first football game of the season, Ridgemont had Ridgedale up against the ropes at home, racking up a 20-0 lead late in the third quarter. Read More
After a 14-year absence, USV band to take the field McGUFFEY — The Upper Scioto Valley Marching Band will be playing the national anthem and leading this year’s Hardin County Fair Band Showcase for the first time in 14 years on Sept. 6. Read More
Hardin Field Day Area farmers and agriculture businessmen visited the Kurt Farms south of Dunkirk Friday for the annual Hardin Field Day. Read More
Alliance plans Buckeye Bash The last time Hardin County residents got together, it was a blast, said Jon Cross, president and CEO of the Chamber and Business Alliance. So the organization is planning a fall event to raise money for the downtown beautification program. Read More
Replacing a pool A crew from Water’s Edge Pools of Marysville edges a 3,000-pound, 14 by 32-foot, fiberglass pool into place at the home of Terry and Dawn Martino on North High Street in Kenton on Wednesday morning. Read More
Helping hand Linda Hamilton, CEO of the West Ohio Food Bank in Lima (third from left), holds two checks from the Kenton Kroger store totaling more than $21,000 to assist the food bank. Read More
United Way marks 50 years of providing assistance in county For 50 years, the United Way of Hardin County has improved the quality of life for its residents. It has collected donations for scouting organizations, for the local YMCA and for several assistance organizations to make sure those in need have food and clothing. Read More
Forest police discuss fight against drugs at forum FOREST — For some Forest residents, the war on drugs seems like a problem in the larger cities. But the officers of the local police department dispelled that myth at a town meeting Monday night at Gormley Park. Read More