Area schools open, Sheriff reminds drivers to be alert for children
FROM HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF FACEBOOK__Schools throughout Hardin County are opening soon.
Hardin Northern, Ridgemont and Upper Scioto Valley will open THIS WEDNESDAY August 13; Hardin Community School, and Kenton City Schools will open next week on the 20th, and Riverdale on the 21st. Ada will begin August 25th.
DRIVE SAFELY - Be alert for students who may be walking to school or waiting at their bus stop; STOP for school buses loading or unloading children; maintain posted speed limits - 20 m.p.h. in school zones.
We wish all our youth a safe, happy and successful school year!
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, July 17, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Norma Mathews Wilhelm was an elementary school teacher and homemaker
- July 27 blood drive at Ada Community Visiting Nurses
- Alger Public Library BBQ fundraiser tickets on sale
- July 18 Dog Days of Summer event in Kenton
- New communication platform adopted by Ada Schools
- Cancer screening in women: Recommendations, trends, and solutions
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Ohio EPA issues Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfires
- UPDATE July 15 boil water advisory lifted for 700-800 blocks of S. Johnson St.
- Murder trial of Donna Jo Miller postponed until December
- June 2026 Hardin County rainfall reports
- Sept. 22-24 Farm Science tickets on sale
- Beatitudes serves 136 meals on 4th of July
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Youth swimming & stroke clinic with AHS Swim Team, July 23-26
- Ada Municipal Pool opens early for adults with children
- Letter: Hollar reflects on 4+ years spent as Ada chamber director
- 2026 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is August 7-9
- Public meeting audio recorders wanted for Liberty, Orange and Richland townships
- August 5 National Night Out celebration at War Memorial Park