KENTON — Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County, in a partnership with Ohio Jobs and Family Services in Hardin County and the Kenton FFA, is planning a Family Engagement Event for Child Abuse Awareness Month.
This event will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1-5 p.m. at the Hardin County Fairgrounds located at 14134 Letson Avenue in Kenton. The event will be free to the public, funded by the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund. Included in this event will be local organizations and educational resources. Also present will be healthy food options and entertainment from local vendors.
The Mayor of Ada has called a special meeting on April 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm for the consideration of employment of a public employee or official under Section 121.22(g)(1) terms of employment of a public employee. The Council will go into executive session after calling the meeting to order with no action to be taken.
Among millions of “League of Legends” gamers, Ohio Northern University brothers Kyle and Kaden Techentin have risen to legendary status. The ONU esports players consistently rank within the top .1% to .01% of all competitors, placing them among the best collegiate players in North America. See more www.ONU.edu/news
At the semi-annual congregational meeting on March 31, 2025, the congregation of Grace Gospel Church, 323 N. Gilbert Street, approved Dr. Jeff Price as interim pastor.
Dr. Price is replacing long-time minister Trent Boedicker, who has accepted another ministerial position. Dr. Price has been a member of the Grace Gospel Church since his youth, serving the church as a member of the Board of Deacons for nearly 40 years.
State Wildlife Officer Ryan Kennedy, assigned to Hardin County, received a complaint concerning hunting without permission. A landowner had a trail camera photo of a suspect hunting on their property. Officer Kennedy contacted the suspect and found they had hunted white-tailed deer on the landowner’s property without a valid hunting license. The suspect was cited for hunting without permission and hunting without a license and paid $350 in fines.
The Ada Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of April 7-12. For further details and dates, visit www.adalibrary.org/calendar.
