HN graduate aims to move school forward as new elementary principal DOLA — As a first-time administrator, Brett Halsey is looking forward to having a large impact on the direction of Hardin Northern. Beginning Aug. 1, Halsey will be taking over as elementary principal at the school he attended while growing up in Dunkirk. Read More
Down the slide Reese (left) and Autumn Jacques make their way down the inflatable slide at the St. John’s Cruise-In on Saturday. Read More
Musical entertainment at Cruise-In The quartet Jericho Road was just one of the numerous musical acts to entertain at St. John’s United Church of Christ’s Cruise-In Concert in Kenton on Saturday. Read More
Judging results for 4-H projects given Approximately 350 4-H Projects were judged at the Community Building at the Hardin Co. Fairgrounds in Kenton on Tuesday. Project judging is an annual event for youth who carry non-livestock projects. Read More
Civic agenda: July 20, 2015 MONDAY, JULY 20 Upper Scioto Valley Board of Education – 4:45 p.m., home economics room Read More
Municipal court news: July 18, 2015 Michael A. Richards, Lorain – speeding 54 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Rachel A. Miller, Mingo – speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone, fined $15. Read More
Mary Rutan Hospital acquires land for development BELLEFONTAINE — Mary Rutan Hospital has acquired two land parcels totaling 11.5 acres near the intersection of Route 33 and 68 North. The vacant site was formerly home to the Holiday Inn, before being torn down in 2014. Read More
WWII veteran had doubts he would return to his family Seventy years ago, Lester Johns was fighting the Japanese army and the jungles of the Philippines, doubting he would live long enough to see his wife and daughter in Ohio again. Johns made it through World War II and much more. He will celebrate his 95th birthday later this year. Read More
Medicaid consultant to be in Dunkirk DUNKIRK — The Hardin Northern Public Library will host a market place navigator Monday to assist residents with the extended Medicaid program. Help will be available from 3-7 p.m. with applying for the program or answering questions about Medicaid. Read More