Riverdale FFA seeks support of area farmers in competing for grant The Riverdale FFA would like to apply for a $10,000 grant through the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education program for implementing and sustaining a hoop greenhouse. Read More
Dairy group begins spring cheese sale The Hardin County Dairy Service Unit is holding their semi-annual cheese sale. The spring sale has a variety of cheeses to choose from including Colby, Muenster, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, Marble, American Processed, Farmers Cheese, Cheddar, Big Eye Swiss, Baby Swiss, Lacey Swiss (low cholesterol, low fat), Hot Pepper, and also Trail Bologna. Read More
Sprang takes advantage of local opportunities, leads Alliance board When a planned move to Columbus fell through nearly 16 years ago, Brian Sprang had no way of knowing the opportunities that would come his way in his hometown of Kenton. Today, Sprang is in his second year as chief information officer at Quest Federal Credit Union in Kenton and is the new board chairman of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Read More
Out-of-county funds help United Way reach goal A check from Hancock County put the United Way of Hardin County over its goal for 2015. At the United Way’s annual meeting this morning at St. John’s Evangelical Church, it was first reported that the organization fell just 2 percent short of its $215,000 goal. Read More
Neighborhood Center gets new director and interior transformation Linda Wilkinson has experience as a store manager. She had served in that job at five Shell Stations in the area. She had also worked as a dietitian at the Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. Read More
Drug charges send Ada man to prison An Ada man was sent to prison for four years after pleading guilty to drug-related charges in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. Read More
Award recipient Amanda Sprang (left), a third-grade teacher at Kenton Elementery School, is presented the Northwestern Ohio Education Association’s Local Service Award by NWOEA President Jennifer Long at a banquet recently at the Findlay Country Club. Read More
Precincts and locations announced for primary Precincts and voting locations for Tuesday’s primary election have been announced by the Hardin County Board of Elections. Voting hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Read More
Forest Head Start gets state recognition FOREST — In recognition of a commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, Forest Head Start has received a Three-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the state of Ohio. Read More