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MEDIA RELEASE__This year’s Conservation Contest registration is now open for ages 8-19 that are in 4-H or FFA with a limit of one entry per participant.

The contest will be held on September 8 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds Community Building. Check in will be from 10:00-10:30 a.m. with the contest beginning at 10:30 a.m.

There will be special consideration for those showing livestock that day. Participants will be judged in three classes based upon age.

MEDIA RELEASE__Napoleon Road between Sandusky Road and State Route 81 will be closed to through traffic on Thursday, August 27 from 7:30 a.m. to Friday, August 28 at 2:00  p.m. for crossover work.

Napoleon Road will be available to residential traffic only - no through traffic. Please see the included map for the approximate location of road-cutting work.

This closure provides no through access for emergency vehicles. Please find an alternate route.

For more information, contact the Allen County Engineer at 419-228-3196.

MEDIA RELEASE__United Way of Hardin County launched its annual campaign with a successful Day of Caring, held August 21 and 22.

The two-day volunteer effort brought together 40 community volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to support local organizations and make a lasting impact throughout Hardin County.

Volunteers worked on projects at the Hardin County YMCA, Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Lake of Lights, and Hardin County Council on Aging. 

Through cleaning and improvement projects that help organizations prepare their facilities to better serve the community, volunteers donated their time, energy, and skills to make a difference.

FROM FACEBOOK__On Saturday, Aug. 22 at 12 p.m. at Kenton's Court House Square The Hardin County Dog Warden will have the 2nd and final Dog Days of Summer for 2026.

This is a fun-filled afternoon of walking, wagging tails and finding forever homes.

Enjoy a photo booth, bobbing for dog toys and a pup cup for all dogs! We hope to see you there!

Call 419-673-1264 for more information.

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