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MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer Annual Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m.-noon at the Friendship Gardens.

The gardens are located at 960 West Kohler Street, Kenton, OH 43326.

Call the Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County office at 419-674-2297 with questions.

MEDIA RELEASE__OhioMeansJobs Hardin County, in partnership with Apollo Career Center are offering a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program in Kenton at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab, 117 Jacob Parrot Rd., Kenton, Ohio. The program is May 3 - 19, 2026 with classes held on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The training may be free for eligible students.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Lima Area Youth Orchestra will present their annual Spring Finale Concert to the public on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Joe Henderson Auditorium at Lima Senior High School.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.  This concert will feature music associated with all things Disney.  From the classical side of Fantasia and Sleeping Beauty to the more modern sounds of Hamilton, Lilo & Stitch, and Moana, this concert will have something for everyone.

FROM FACEBOOK__A Community Meal featuring walking tacos, cookies and water has been scheduled for the Village of McGuffey on April 2.

The event will run from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Courtright Commons (back entrance of the community building). Eat-in or take-out.

From the organizers: "Building a better tomorrow, together! And doing so by supporting our community one step at a time!"

MEDIA RELEASE__Lafayette Methodist Church, 204 W. Main St., Lafayette, is hosting its Annual Beef & Noodle Dinner on Maundy Thursday, April 2, from 4:00-7:00  p.m.

All donations will go into a fund to help a family struggling with medical expenses.

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Beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, all-salads bar, dessert, drink

Dine-in and carry-out options are available.

Cost is by donation.

The May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election will include local races for Hardin County Auditor and one Hardin County Commissioner seat.

The following candidates have filed for the primary:

HARDIN COUNTY AUDITOR
Term Start: 03/08/2027, Term End: 03/09/2031
To Elect: 1

  • Michael Orr, Republican
  • Mark Schwemer, Republican

HARDIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Term Start: 01/01/2027, Term End: 12/31/2030
To Elect: 1

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