Word for the day: Importance of anniversaries Many people celebrate anniversaries, whether first dates, weddings, jobs, or church. The question to ask is why? Are anniversaries good times to party, to reflect, to remember, to mourn, or to realize how many years have passed and thus, how old we have become? Read More
Gospel singers to perform at Auglaize Free The One Voice Gospel Singers will be performing at the Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, 11890 Ohio 309, Maysville at 11 a.m. Sunday. For more information, call 937-599-4872. Read More
Delayed harvest bolsters FSR crowds LONDON, Ohio —Even during a challenging year for farmers, the 57th annual Farm Science Review topped recent years’ visitor totals with its first-ever career fair, more than a hundred educational talks, and new technology. This year’s late harvest boosted attendance at the farm show, which attracted 114,590 people over three days. Typically at this time of the year, many farmers are driving combines. Instead, some were eyeing brand-new combines and tractors displayed at the show, taking pictures of their children and grandchildren behind the wheel. Read More
Crash kills Westerville man MOUNT VICTORY — A Westerville man was killed Thursday night in a head-on crash a mile south of Mount Victory on Ohio 31. The victim, Exavier Wooten, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a report from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. Read More
Pumpkin inspection Kenton first graders Lucas Bayes (left) and Sevin Bower explore the pumpkin crop at Althauser Farms during a field trip on Thursday. Their visit this week heralds the first days of the Sweet Harvest Festival at the farm, located east of Kenton on County Road 205. Read More
Cross country backers rise to support Kenton team and coach Supporters of the Kenton High School cross country program addressed the Kenton school board at its meeting Thursday night. Darrell Allmon, whose daughter runs on the team, said there has been a lot of negativity on social media toward the program and Coach Jared Manns from one set of parents. Rather than engage in a social media war, he and other parents shared their thoughts with the board. Read More
Cross announces launch of ‘TechCred’ COLUMBUS — State Rep. Jon Cross, R-Kenton, has announced the launch of TechCred, a program that connects businesses with the talent they need and gives employees the ability to earn skills and credentials to advance in their careers in today’s technology driven economy. Read More
Ridgemont board hears update on bus fleet MOUNT VICTORY — The Ridgemont Board of Education received a review of its buses at its meeting Thursday evening. Ernie Holycross, who was hired in June as the district’s part-time transportation supervisor, briefed the board on the condition of the bus fleet following a state inspection this summer. Read More
Civic agenda: September 27, 2019 MONDAY, SEPT. 30 Riverdale Board of Education – 6 p.m., board meeting room in Central Office Read More
Police reports: September 27, 2019 A report was received of a male getting into vehicles in the 900 block of S. Wayne Street. A report was received of someone going door to door on Hester Street between Summit and Columbus Street. Read More