MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County, in a partnership with Ohio Jobs and Family Services in Hardin County is planning a Family Engagement Event on Sunday, April 19 from 1-4 p.m. for Child Abuse Awareness Month. This event is free and is funded by the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund. The event will be held at the Simon Kenton School, 705 N Ida St, Kenton.
MEDIA RELEASE__OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is partnering with local law enforcement and community organizations to host Hardin County Drug Take Back Day.
This year’s event is happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. - noon at the following locations:
Ada: ONU parking lot between Rite Aid (now closed) and Starbucks, 602 S Main St., Ada, OH 45810 (Enter off of Main Street and exit onto College Ave.)
Kenton: OPG Kenton Medical Office & OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital parking lot, 75 Washington Blvd., Kenton, OH 43326 (Enter off of Memorial Ave and exit onto E. Franklin St.)
FROM WWW.BLUFFTONICON.COM / MEDIA RELEASE__The heart of downtown Bluffton will come alive with creativity and community spirit on Thursday, April 23, as the Bluffton Art Walk takes place from 12:00-6:00 p.m. along Main Street.
This charming, small-town event offers residents and visitors alike a chance to slow down, explore and connect. Guests are encouraged to stroll through downtown Bluffton, where 11 local businesses will open their doors to showcase artwork from talented local creators. From paintings to handcrafted pieces, the Art Walk highlights the vibrant creativity that thrives within the community.
FROM HARDINCOUNTYFAIR.ORG__A week has passed since an EF-1 tornado struck the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Adjusters from both the CORSA Policy (held by the Hardin County Commissioners on the grounds, buildings, and infrastructure) and the Public Entity Pool of Ohio (PEP) have both been on site to conduct their assessments. Estimates are four to six weeks before those assessments are returned to the fair. Additional damage has also occurred to the Youth & Ag Center roof in last night’s winds. The board will continue to work through the weekend to clean up debris and stabilize structures.
MEDIA RELEASE__To celebrate the completion of the construction around the Courthouse Square and the improved access to their headquarters, the Hardin County Democratic Party will hold a grand re-opening at 5:30 p.m. on Wed., April 8, preceding their 6 p.m. monthly meeting at the party headquarters, 3 N. Detroit St., Kenton, OH 43326.
