Former players, coaches join Hardin Co. Sports Hall of Fame Humbled and thankful. Those were the sentiments of the six new members of the Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame that were inducted on Saturday night during a banquet at Upper Scioto Valley High School. Read More
Veteran enjoys helping fellow vets get benefits As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Steve Gossard has always known he wanted to do something to help his fellow veterans. Now in his fifth year as executive director and Hardin County Veterans Service Officer, Steve does just that. Read More
Scholarship winners Receiving $500 scholarships from the Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night were (from left) Ridgemont seniors Cassidy Knapp and Mackenzie Rader. Read More
Elks support ‘Bridges’ Julie Zaring, left, executive director of Heartbeat of Hardin County, and Julie Crowe, Kenton Elks grant coordinator, stand with the more than $1,000 worth of health and hygiene items that were purchased recently with a Beacon Grant from the Elks National Foundation. Read More
Polar Bear boys track takes second place at NWCC meet WAYNESFIELD – The Hardin Northern boys track team was second of nine teams at the Northwest Central Conference track and field meet on Saturday. The Polar Bears, who finished with 103 points, were runner-up in the team standings to Perry, which finished with 125 points. USV ended up sixth with 48 points and Ridgemont was ninth with 6 points. Read More
HN FFA attends state convention The State FFA Convention was held in Columbus on May 2-3 and 20 members from the Hardin Northern FFA Chapter attended convention on May 3, along with advisor Emily Overs and chaperones Andy and Darlene Wilson. The members visited COSI for a morning adventure seeing a variety of exhibits, favorites included the Dinosaur and Ocean galleries. Read More
Stories about the impact of Moms shared by their children MADELYN LOWERY family Community commitment, family loyalty and appreciation of education were just some of the lessons Madelyn Lowery instilled in her three children. They are values that have served them through their lives, they agreed. While Lowery was a graduate and employee of Kenton City Schools, she was a vocal supporter of her children, Holly, Mark and Eric, at their school at Hardin Northern. Read More
Bus tour Freshmen members of the Ohio House of Representatives were given a tour of the 83rd and 84th districts on Friday. The tour was hosted by 83rd District Rep. Jon Cross, R-Kenton, who said the event was to better familiarize the legislators with the needs of the districts. Read More
Connecting conversation Paige Osborn, a participant in Kenton High School’s Wildcat Community Connectors program, talks with Hardin County OSU Extension Educator Mark Badertscher about her internship with Kenton Dental Care. Read More
USV Relay For Life Cancer survivors take the initial lap of the Upper Scioto Valley Relay For Life on Friday at the school parking lot. This is the eleventh year for the fundraiser which brings in donations for research through the American Cancer Society. Read More