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Hardin County community hotline available

To connect people in Hardin County with resources that they may need
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 27, 2020

A number has been established to connect people in Hardin County with resources that they may need during the COVID-19 Emergency.

Residents of the county that are in need of non-emergency medical supplies, essential supplies, food or who are looking for mental, emotional or spiritual support may contact the Hardin County Cares hotline at 419-675-9045 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This service is designed to connect people to resources that they are not able to access on their own.  The hotline will be staffed by representatives with local information and resources to help residents access the assistance that they need.

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Ada Kindergarten registration completely online

Registration begins on Monday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Due to travel restrictions, Ada Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year will be done completely online this year. 

If you have a child who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2020, the student is eligible for Kindergarten for the 2020-21 school year.

Registration begins Monday, March 30, on FinalForms. Do no register students before this time. The online window for next year does not open until then.

For complete details regarding the registration process, please read this important document with the complete instructions.

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County-wide food distribution planned

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Hardin County United Way has partnered with the West Ohio Food Bank to hold a county-wide food distribution, accoridng to Phyllis Griffith.

The distribution takes place from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, April 2 at the Abundant Life Assembly of God, 1010 E. Franklin St., Kenton. 

Additional details are on the flyer above.

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Hardin ag market value 5th among Ohio's 88 counties

Twice as many hogs and pigs in the county as people
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 26, 2020

By Mark Badertscher
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service 2017 Census of Agriculture ranked Hardin County 5th in total market value of agricultural products sold in the state of Ohio. 

Conducted once every five years, the census aims to get a complete and accurate picture of American agriculture.

The resulting data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade associations, researchers, policymakers, and many others to help make decisions in community planning, farm assistance programs, technology development, farm advocacy, agribusiness setup, rural development, and more. 

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County opens medical supply donation site

Drop-off collection site provides, safe, easy way to support COVID-19 response
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 26, 2020

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital and the Kenton-Hardin Health Department announced the opening of a temporary donation site to provide a safe, convenient way to donate needed medical supplies while honoring the Governor and the State's directives on social distancing and group gatherings.

To drop off a donation please come to the main entrance of the Sherriff Office located at 1025 S. Main St., Kenton. 

Donations can be dropped off in the tubs located in the interview room just inside the lobby.  The site is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and will remain open until further notice.

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United Way Radio Day moved to April

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Messagre from Hardin County United Way

Due to growing concerns about the COVI-19 virus and in light of the recent order for Ohioans to “stay home,” the Radio Day for United Way of Hardin County has been postponed with a tentative date of April 18.

"United Way is extremely grateful for the donors of auction items and  volunteers for this event and look forward to the fundraising event for a great cause," said Phyllis Griffith of the United Way.
 

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