Obituary for Rose Mary Hale

There will be a celebration of life for Rose Mary Hale held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory is assisting the family with arrangements. She died on February 16, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on August 30, 1947 to the late Billy Ray King and Bernadine "Marg" (Reeder) King. She married Daniel Hale, and he survives in Mt. Victory. Also surviving are daughters Dawn (Gary White) Welsh of LaRue and Stephine (Timothy) Sherman of Findlay, […]

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Obituary for Kenneth E. Schlatter, Jr.

Funeral services for Kenneth E. Schlatter, Jr., will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Craig Mansfield officiating. Burial will follow at Hueston Cemetery. Friends and family may visit two hours prior to services at the funeral home. Masks will be required and social distancing should take place when applicable. Kenneth died on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on January 15, 1944 in […]

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Obituary for Donald R. Bolling

Donald R. Bolling, 64, of Kenton, passed away on February 16, 2021. Don was born in Bellefontaine on March 29, 1956 to the late Albert and Persie (Summer) Bolling. He married Valerie Vaughn and she preceded him in death in 2008. Surviving are his children: Michael (Cathi) Bolling, Michelle (Randy) Williams, and Cassandra (William) Legge, all of Kenton. Don is also survived by three grandchildren: Sydney Bolling, Caden Bolling, and Hanna (Michael) Legge-Hites; and sisters Sue Ball and Ann Martin, […]

February 18, 2021 144

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Ohio EPA offering environmental scholarships

Undergraduate students interested in 2021 Environmental Education Fund scholarships may apply through Thursday, April 15. The Marion Star reports a total of 50-thousand dollars in five-thousand and $2500 awards will be given to students of Ohio's universities, colleges, and/or community colleges who demonstrate outstanding knowledge in and commitment to careers in environmental science or environmental engineering. Further details may be found by calling (614) 644-2873 or visiting epa.ohio.gov/oee.

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Obituary for Betty Lou Helton

A funeral service for Betty Lou Helton will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 19, 2021, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Denny Livingston officiating. Burial will follow at Otterbein Cemetery. Friends and family may visit two hours prior to services at the funeral home. Masks will be required and Covid-19 protocols should be followed. She died on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 30, 1943 in Kenton to the late Harrold […]

February 16, 2021 146

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Solar-energy firm discussing plans at Wednesday meeting

Savion Energy LLC will host a virtual public information meeting about its planned Marion County project Wednesday, February 17, from five until seven p.m. Mitch Hooper at the Marion Star reports the Kansas City-based firm plans to build a solar facility for commercial use in Marion Township, Marion County, expected to be completed by late 2023. Further details may be found by visiting marioncountysolarproject.com.

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Kenton City School Board Hosts Online Meeting

Topping the agenda of Monday night's meeting of the Kenton City School District Board of Education was the introduction of provisional calendars for the 2021-2022 school year. Schedule "A" begins Thursday, August 26, with only Monday and Tuesday of Fair Week off, and Schedule "B" begins Monday, August 23, with the traditional holiday for the entire Fair Week. Both schedules are slotted to end on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Further developments on the choice taken by the district are to […]

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Obituary for Cletus Gamble

Funeral services for Cletus Gamble will be held at First Church of God in Ridgeway on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1.00 P.M. Burial will take place at Hale Cemetery in Mt. Victory. Family and friends may visit two hours prior to services at the church. Mask will be required and Covid-19 protocols should be observed. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory is assisting the family with the arrangements. On February 13, 2021, Cletus went to be with the Lord. […]

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Obituary for Russell H. Frost

A visitation for Russell H. Frost will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. A private burial will take place at Grove Cemetery. Covid-19 guidelines should be followed including mask wearing. Russell died on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his residence. He was born on October 5, 1938 in Kenton to the late Albert and Betty (Hastings) Frost. He married Jane Frost in 1981 and she preceded him in death. Surviving are […]

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