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State releases automated vehicle considerations for rural environments

Posted by Staff on Thursday, August 15, 2024

COLUMBUS __ In a little under a year, DriveOhio’s Rural Automated Driving Systems (ADS) project collected nearly 60 terabytes of data that will help define future technology needs for automated vehicles in rural environments. While automated driving systems have the potential to dramatically improve roadway safety, data shows that these systems must be refined to maximize that potential in rural areas.

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Overdose death awareness event, August 30

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, August 9, 2024

An event memorializing loved ones who lost their lives due to a drug overdose will take place fro 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30 in Kenton's Courthouse Square, rain or shine.

The event, which will include chalk drawing, will help spread awareness of the growing concern about overdose deaths.

Refreshments, harm reduction supplies and personal hygiene products will be available. 

The event is hosted by Wings Support & Recovery, Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, PASS and the Kenton-Hardin Health Department.

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USV Local Schools announce new free and reduced-price meal policy

Posted by Staff on Monday, August 5, 2024

Free and Reduced-Price Meals Sample Form Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

Upper Scioto Valley Local Schools has announced a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Hardin Soil & Water Conservation District activities on August 15

Posted by Staff on Saturday, August 3, 2024

KENTON __ Among other activities, the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new offices of the Hardin Soil & Water Conservati at 950 W. Kohler Street on August 15.

The ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m., followed by an open house from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Customer Appreciation Day from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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August 2024 calendar of events at Wings Support & Recovery

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 2, 2024

The August calendar for Wings Support & Recovery in Kenton includes making Lego flowers and mosaics.

The Kenton Branch at 111 E. Columbus has extended hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

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SR 235 bridge repair, detour during week of August 5

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Detour on SR 235 between I-75 and US 30

State Route 235 bridge maintenance between Township Road 27 and Township Road 28 will close the road on Monday, Aug. 5, for approximately five days.

The detour is I-75 to SR 696 to U.S. 30, back to SR 235 (see attached map).

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