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Roundabouts chosen for SR 309 at Thayer and Napoleon roads

Intersection projects to move forward with recommended alternatives
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 22, 2020

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 has chosen single-lane roundabout designs to improve the safety of two intersections on state Route 309 east of Lima.

During a public meeting in January, roundabouts were the recommended alternative presented for the intersections of state Route 309 at Thayer Road and state Route 309 at Napoleon Road.

The decision was made after ODOT and its consultant, Jacobs Engineering Group of Cincinnati, gathered feedback on the alternatives during stakeholder meetings and a public meeting.

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Hardin Health Department surveying businesses closed or with restricted hours

Survey link is on the story
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, March 21, 2020

The Kenton-Hardin Health Department is collecting information from businesses with restricted hours or closings. 

If your business has closed or restricted access, the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance asks businesses to complete the form and it will be shared with Kenton-Hardin Health Department and the media. 

Click here to access the online form.

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Agriculture H2Ohio signup extended to June 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, March 21, 2020

Note from Ohio State Extension Service
The deadline to enter into a contract with the H2Ohio program for farmers in the 14-county, Maumee River watershed is being extended.

The original deadline was March 31 but due to COVID-19, more farmers and Soil and Water Conservation District personnel are conducting information exchanges through phone calls and e-mails.

The H2Ohio deadline is expected to be extended to June 2, tentatively. Contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District for more details.

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Health department answers questions about weddings and funeral attendance

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 20, 2020

Keley Ralston of the Kenton-Hardin County Health Department issued a statement addressing weddings and funerals in Hardin County. The letter follows:  

As of today, March 19, pursuant state and local directives wedding and funerals can take place.

They are not violating the SO-person gathering rules or the rules for maintaining social distance. In both events people are attending these events from out of county as well as in county.

However, the remaining question has been presented on wedding receptions or after funeral luncheons and/or dinners.

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Kenton-Hardin Health Department issues letter to employers

It is attached to this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 20, 2020

The Kenton-Hardin Health Department has issued a letter of interim guidance for employers.

The letter spells out several things related to the COVID-19 virus. To read the letter open the attachment below.

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Kenton-Hardin Health Department asks for medical equipment donations

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 20, 2020

The Village of Ada announced on its website today that the Kenton-Hardin Health Department is asking for donations of medical personal protective equipment.

The list of items needed includes: 
Gowns
Non-Sterile Gloves
Surgical Masks (ear loop)
N95 Masks - all sizes
Hand Sanitizer 
Boot covers

All donations must be in sealed manufactured packaging. Donations are being acccepted 7 days a week, from  8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, 1025 S. Main St, Kenton.

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