Fire destroys lodge at Mad River ski resort ZANESFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Fifteen fire departments from four counties fought to contain a fire that destroyed the main building at a ski resort in Logan County on Wednesday night. The director of the Logan County Emergency Management Agency says no injuries were reported in the fire at the Mad River Mountain resort in Zanesfield. Authorities said an unknown number … Read More
Royalty hopefuls for Ada festival Eleven candidates will compete for the title of Harvest and Herb Festival queen on Saturday in Ada. The winner will be announced at noon at the entertainment area of the festival located at the Cole’s Motor Sales car lot in downtown Ada. Read More
Cemetery excerise Many walkers and joggers use Grove Cemetery for exercise. To help them, the Board of Trustees has developed a map of the cemetery grounds. Read More
Parents donate to HN in memory of their daughter DOLA — The parents of a former Hardin Northern student presented the district with a check Wednesday in the name of the foundation they began in her memory. Taylor Carder was killed in a car accident two years ago and Bob and Kelly Carder created the Taylor’s Way foundation last year to keep her memory alive. Read More
E-pollbooks to simplify voter registration process When Hardin County residents go to the polls this fall, voters will be at the cutting edge of that technology. Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced earlier this week the state would be making funding available for the purchase of e-pollbooks. Read More
United Way sets $215,000 goal, asks people to give a little more The United Way of Hardin County kicked off its 2016 campaign this morning with a breakfast bringing contributors and support agencies together. “The American people dig in their pockets and give money to somebody they hope does good things with it,” Campaign Chairman David Sturgeon said of the efforts. Read More
IP workers credited for Kenton expansion Company executives and politicians were on hand to open the expansion of International Paper’s Kenton facility Monday morning, but it was the 650 employees who were in the spotlight. The company announced 19 months ago it would double the size of its Kenton facility and create 125-plus jobs for the Kenton area. Read More
Doors open A large crowd of visitors toured the new Ridgemont preK-12 facility Monday evening. The school opened for classes today. Read More
Stabbing scene Sheriff Keith Everhart, Prosecutor Brad Bailey and Deputy Scott Holbrook investigate the scene of a stabbing Saturday night at 13230 Co. Rd. 155, just south of Kenton. According to the sheriff, Enrique Jimenez had gotten into an altercation with his wife, Kristina. Read More
County officials urge ‘no’ vote on amendment to legalize pot A group of Hardin County leaders stand behind State Rep. Robert Cole Sprague in support of his opposition to the marijuana legalization issue on the November general election ballot. Read More