Regional news

By Evelyn Megery

FROM NORTHERNREVIEW.ORG __Take a moment, close your eyes, and imagine what a small-town newspaper office looks like. 

What did you see?

Perhaps you envisioned a tiny, brick office space tucked in the middle of Main Street. The rich scent of coffee wafts through the air, and the click-clack of keyboards rings in your ears. In the wooden desk beside you, a journalist flips through his ink-stained notepad as he writes an article about last weekend's bake sale.

MEDIA RELEASE–A private pesticide applicator preparation class is being held in Hardin County on Thursday, January 29, at the Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County office in Kenton to help people prepare for the exams. 

The class will run from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The cost of the class is $30. A copy of the Core Ohio Pesticide Applicator Study Guide will be provided. Anyone wishing to take the class must visit go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms or call the Extension office at 419-674-2297 to pre-register by Thursday, January 15, 2026.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Conservation Tillage Club program is set to continue in 2026. The program will be held at Mid Ohio Energy Cooperative, Inc. located at 1210 West Lima Street, Kenton, OH 43326.

January 8: Agricultural Economic and Market Update by Matt Roberts, Bridgeforth, LLP

January 22: Tar Spot Update by Ohio State University Extension Educators and Specialist 

February 5: Agricultural Technology and Artificial Intelligence Update by John Fulton, Professor and State  Specialist with Ohio State University Extension 

Ohio Northern receives "In Alignment" rating

MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Mike Duffey on December 16 to announce the results of a recent audit into educator preparation programs (EPPs) at colleges and universities across the state. (Statewide Audit Report)

MEDIA RELEASE–OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is celebrating a major milestone in expanding access to advanced imaging services with the completion and opening of its newly constructed MRI department. Community leaders, physicians, and associates gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 10, marking the official launch of the enhanced space.

MEDIA RELEASE__Producers who spread pesticides and/or fertilizer and have previously had to obtain a license to do so, due to meeting certain definitions that are set by law and enforced by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, will need to renew and recertify their license that expires this year at the end of March 2025. Licenses expire every three years.

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