USV parents want faster action on suicide, bullying concerns McGUFFEY — Parents took their concerns with bullying issues at Upper Scioto Valley to the district’s board of education Monday night. According to Melissa Lee, her son is one of four students at the school who has attempted to commit suicide this school year because he is being bullied by others. Read More
Wind farm developer pays nearly $1M for road damage The developer of the Hog Creek Wind Farm has paid close to $1 million for repairs to roads and bridges damaged last fall during installation of 30 turbines. Assistant County Engineer Luke Underwood said about 16 miles of county and township roads, along with two bridges, will be repaired. Read More
Kenton native selected new president of BGSU BOWLING GREEN — A Kenton native is the new president of Bowling Green State University. Dr. Rodney Rogers was promoted to the post Friday by the BGSU Board of Trustees. Read More
Autistic Ada boy found dead in pond near home ADA — A 13-year-old autistic boy reported missing from his rural Ada home Friday afternoon was found dead in a nearby pond that evening. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office said the body of Samuel Rowold was discovered by divers approximately 20 feet from shore at about 7 p.m. Read More
Kentonites offered trees to plant The Kenton Tree Commission wants the help of city residents to regrow Kenton’s urban forest. The commission will be purchasing 110 seedlings through the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District and will be offering them to Kentonites to plant anywhere in their yards. Read More
Times needs paper carriers The Kenton Times has an immediate need for motor route drivers and foot carriers. Delivery is Monday through Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Read More
Alliance honors contributors to county ADA — Members and guests of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance met for their annual dinner at the Ohio Northern University’s Macintosh Center on Thursday evening. The event provides members an update on the activities of the Alliance for the past year and recognizes businesses and individuals for their contributions to the county. The top honor of the evening went to the Elliott Family of Mount Victory. Read More
Ridgeway works to resolve sewer gas concerns RIDGEWAY — The village of Ridgeway continues to take steps to reduce the amount of sewer gas it sends to neighboring Mount Victory. The centralized sewer system in Ridgeway is connected to Mount Victory with a pipe, where it is treated. Read More
R’dale bus vandalism repaired MOUNT BLANCHARD — An act of vandalism forced the Riverdale Schools to close Wednesday. According to Superintendent Jeff Young, when the bus drivers conducted their morning pre-route inspections, they discovered ten buses had flat tires. Read More
Deputies make visits to schools When students arrived for classes throughout Hardin County today, most were greeted by a sheriff’s deputy. Sheriff Keith Everhart said while in training with other sheriffs from throughout Ohio, they were made aware of a general threat that an attack on a school would take place today. Read More