OSU Extension Office opens technology lab for all ages When the Ohio Means Jobs offices moved out of half of the office space it shared with the Hardin County OSU Extension Office in Kenton, Mark Light saw an opportunity to develop the area into a learning lab. The results are what Light has named the Spark Lab Innovation Center. Read More
Late winter A nighttime snow storm covered everything with a frosting this morning, including the Veterans Memorial Park. Read More
First competition The members of the Ridgemont archery team left this morning to compete at the Arnold Classic for the National Archery in the Schools shoot. The contest in Columbus is the first competition for the team. Read More
EverPower’s wind farm plans could benefit logistics center After sitting idle for more than five years, the American Rail Center may see some activity in the coming months. Representatives from EverPower Wind Holdings said Wednesday it is the company’s intention to begin construction on the Scioto Ridge Wind Farm this fall after the crops are harvested. Read More
Hardin County schools receive low grades The Ohio Department of Education released its annual report cards which are designed to give district administrators and parents a tool to measure educational growth. The grades throughout Hardin County are low, but some local educators question how significant the results are compared to the results they see daily in their classrooms. The ODE reports on the performance index, the … Read More
KES students get academic support and more at Club ROAR A new program helps Kenton Elementary School students in need of additional academic support get the help they need. Club ROAR is designed to “enhance academics” and “target youth development,” said coordinator Andrea Schneider. Read More
Royalty named Royalty was selected Saturday night at the Hardin County Horse Banquet. Pictured are (from left) 2015 Princess Sydney Geberin, 2016 Princess Kade Stump, 2016 Prince Josh Phillips, 2016 Queen Kelli Haudenschield, 2016 King Jarod McNeely and 2015 Queen Layne Taylor. Read More
ONU dominant in lacrosse opener ADA — Steven Slagle scored two goals and dished out six assists to lead the Ohio Northern men's lacrosse team to a dominant 19-4 victory over Franciscan in ONU's inaugural varsity contest on Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium. Read More
Hardin County man trades full-time job for a variety of volunteer assignments For 30 years, Daryl Flowers’ days were filled with his construction job, which took him away from home as much as a week at a time. But since his retirement in 2010, Flowers has devoted endless hours to local organization, has served in an elected office and continues with his favorite job of all – watching his grandkids. Read More
Gray makes podium in state swim meet CANTON — Mission accomplished. That is the feeling Kenton High School senior Mo Gray left the Division II Ohio Swimming Championships with after swimming to a fifth-place finish and a spot on the podium in the 100-yard breaststroke Friday night. Read More