February 2026

UPDATED This event will be held on Sunday, April 26.

MEDIA RELEASE__The eleventh annual Hardin County Horse Banquet will be held on Sunday, April 26 at the Kenton Moose Family Center. The doors will open at 1:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 2:00 p.m. Banquet tickets this year are $10 for adults, $8 for ages 8-19 and $5 for ages 8 and under.

Reservations need to be made by April 17 by calling Ashley Haudenshield at 740-360-6816 with all tickets paid for at the door at the banquet.

The menu for the Horse Banquet will feature a pizza buffet as the meal.

FROM FACEBOOK__Check out scholarship opportunities for Ada Seniors. Ada High School offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to support our graduating seniors as they pursue higher education, technical training, or specialized careers.

Scholarships are available through local organizations, community partners, and national foundations, with awards based on academics, leadership, service, career goals, and financial need. Students are encouraged to explore all opportunities, meet application deadlines, and connect with the HS counseling office for guidance and assistance.

Fundraiser for roof repairs

MEDIA RELEASE__HN Community Center is having a quarter auction on May 3, 2026 to be held at Legacy 68 located at 2821 US Highway 68 N, Dunkirk.

Tickets are $10 each, which includes the price of admission, a meal, a bottle of water and 2 paddles. Additional paddles are available for $1 each. 

The event begins at 3 pm with the doors opening at 2 pm.

A Chinese raffle and a 50/50 drawing will also be held.

Proceeds go toward replacing a portion of the roof.

FROM FACEBOOK__Interested in learning more about United Way partner agencies? Would you like to join our board members on our Community Investment Committee? Contact United Way of Hardin County, and we will add you to our CIC and include you in the process!

419-675-1860
[email protected]

FROM FACEBOOK__GoBus expansion routes will launch on Monday, March 2. Among the new stops are HHWPCAC Transit, 925 North Detroit St. in Kenton and Allen County Regional Transit Center
218 East High Street, Lima.

By Karen Kier

Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1735, Gaspar Casal of Spain described a disease he named mal de la rosa (sickness of the rose), which was spreading across Europe. Then, in 1771, the Italian physician Francesco Frapolli of Milan gave the same disease the name pellagra. At the time, Southern Europe depended on corn as a major food source, especially in the more impoverished populations.  Pellagra was known by the four Ds, including dermatitis (skin rash), dementia, diarrhea and death.  

Scholarship and royalty application deadline is March 27

MEDIA RELEASE__The seventh annual Hardin County Goat Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 11 at the Kenton  Missionary Alliance Church. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend the banquet. 

This is a free, family-friendly event. There will be a potluck-style supper with the main dish and drinks provided. Guests are asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert if they are able. 

FROM FACEBOOK__Hardin County Historical Museums is hosting a new free monthly speaker series on the last Thursday of every month. February's topic will be Ray Brown as part of the Museum celebrating Black History Month.

Dr. David Strittmatter will provide a program at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26.

MEDIA RELEASE__Hardin County Job & Family Services (HCJFS) has announced updates to its Social Services leadership team as part of the agency’s continued focus on strengthening services for children and families. 

Abram DeWeese will join HCJFS as Assistant Director / Social Services Administrator, effective  March 2. DeWeese brings extensive experience in child welfare leadership, including oversight of child protective services operations, team supervision, quality practice initiatives, and collaboration with community partners. 

FROM FACEBOOK__Farmers & Merchants Picnic organizers are looking for new board members who can bring exciting new ideas to the Farmers & Merchants picnic.

If you have ever thought about becoming a board member, they would love to invite you to the next board meeting on March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Park building at N. Park Dr. and Simon St.

"We are open to any and all new ideas! Please share!"

The 113th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 8, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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