SEPT 12 MEDIA RELEASE__The United Way of Hardin County invites the community to its annual Bourbon Ball on Saturday, October 25, from 7:00 -10:00 p.m. at the Varsity Venue in Kenton. This year’s theme, A Night at the Races, promises an evening of Derby-inspired fun, elegance and entertainment.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their Derby best—think wide-brimmed hats, bow ties, suspenders and fancy dresses—to fully embrace the festive spirit. The evening will feature live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, bourbon cocktails and more, creating a lively atmosphere to enjoy with friends and neighbors.
SEPT 10 MEDIA RELEASE__The United Way of Hardin County is proud to announce the official renaming of its beloved annual fundraiser as the "Linda Garmon Memorial Mini Football Drop" in honor of long-time supporter and community champion, Linda Garmon.
Linda’s enduring dedication to the mission of United Way and her enthusiastic support of this annual event made a lasting impact on Hardin County. For years, she worked tirelessly to promote community involvement, encourage charitable giving, and ensure that local programs received the support they needed to thrive.
SEPT 9 MEDIA RELEASE__Nominations for the 2025 class of the Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame are being sought.
Applications are due by October 15 to the Ohio State University Extension office in Hardin County. Applications can be found HERE under the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Area tab at www.hardin.osu.edu or hard copies can be picked up at the OSU Extension office.
The office is located at 1021 West Lima Street, Kenton, OH 43326.
SEPT 4 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that reopening is delayed for the bridge replacement at State Route 81 over the Hog Creek Ditch. The estimated reopening is September 26.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Alger Public Library of The Upper Scioto Valley School District, proudly serves the villages of Roundhead, Alger and McGuffey. The library is located at 100 W Wagner St. Alger, OH 45812.
The library board of trustees currently includes Craig Decker, President; Pam Beverly, Vice-President; Heather Curl, Secretary, Tim LuceWireman, Rhonda Hunt and Maudie Decker. The board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the library meeting room.
Visit www.algerlibrary.org to access the online catalog and find current programming information.
Left to right: Chris Moser, Jake Peer, David Moser, and Carmen Ordonez. Photo courtesy of Tom Mills.
Moser Woods Tree Farm will be open to the public Saturday, September 6
AUG 25 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry invites you to tour the 2025 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year, the Ohio Tree Farm Committee announced Moser Woods Tree Farm in Bluffton, Ohio, as the Tree Farm of the Year. Moser Woods Tree Farm is owned by the Moser family and was nominated by fellow Ohio Tree Farmer and Tree Farm Inspector, Tom Mills.
