Today in the Veterans hall of the Courthouse in Kenton, the FAA is holding an open house for potential future designs of the Hardin County Airport. They have brought several potential designs, and are looking for questions and feedback from the public. Anyone interested in learning more or providing commentary can visit the Veterans Hall today until 5pm.
Kaylee Marie (Morrison) Moore 33 of Kenton Funeral services for Kaylee Marie (Morrison) Moore will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at The Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Kenton with Pastor Jim Goldsmith officiating. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6th, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. She died on Saturday, November 30th, 2019 in Lima. […]
Today, December 3rd, the city of Kenton held military rites for Judge William Hart on the East side of the courthouse in Kenton. The ceremony started with a 21 gun salute for Judge Hart, and a playing of Taps. Under a Star Spangled Banner lowered to half staff, family of the Judge were presented with a folded American Flag, and given a respectful salute by all present. The service concluded shortly after.
Marilyn A. Brunton age 85 formerly of Marion and more recently residing at the Wyandot County Skilled and Nursing Rehabilitation Center, passed on Saturday November 30, 2019 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born July 9, 1934 in Jackson, OH to Delmar and Wylodine (Claar) Wickline. Marilyn married Clarence C. Brunton on July 3, 1954 in Greenup, KY and he preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2011. Surviving is a daughter Theresa (Richard) Shumaker of Upper […]
A strong Colonel Crawford team raced past the Kenton Wildcats 60-44 in boys basketball play Saturday. After a nip-and-tuck first period, the Eagles (2-0) outscored Kenton 22-12 in the second quarter to take control of the game. Despite several spurts from the Wildcats in the second half, the Eagles were able to maintain a manageable lead throughout the final two quarters and post the victory. Colonel Crawford got a game-high 22 points and eight rebounds from Gavin Feichtner while Jordan […]
The Kenton Lady Wildcats used balanced scoring to defeat the Benjamin Logan Raiders 62-51 Saturday afternoon. Kenton (2-0) got 14 points each from Jenna Manns and Makenzie Bays while Lindsey Smith scored 11 points and Sidney Plott added nine points. Overall, eight Lady Wildcats scored in the victory. Manns grabbed seven rebounds for Kenton while Bays and Hannah Holland snagged six misses each and Smith finished with five caroms.
Ronna Lea Sweeney, 46, of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was born in Kenton on January 9, 1973 to Ronald and Judy (Long) Titus. On August 6, 1994, she married Ronnie J. Sweeney, Jr. and he survives along with three children: Dalton (fiancee, Mihalia Echevarria) Sweeney, Savannah Sweeney, and Garrett Sweeney, all of Bucyrus. Ronna is also survived by her father, Ron Titus of Kenton; father and mother-in-law, Ronnie J. (Phyllis Jean) Sweeney, Sr. of Bucyrus; […]
Betty J. Hastings 94 of Dunkirk Graveside services for Betty J. Hastings will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Dunkirk Cemetery with Pastor Gregg King officiating. The Price - McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. She died on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Fox Run Manor in Findlay. She was born on March 20, 1925 in Hardin County to the late Joseph S. and Ruth (Underwood) McCann. On December 30, 1971 […]
The Riverdale girls basketball team notched its first win of the season, defeating Hardin Northern 45-33 Monday at Riverdale. The Falcons (1-1) placed three players in double figures, led by Hanna Breidenbach's 12 points. Danielle Searfoss and Carrigan Vent added 11 points apiece. The Polar Bears (0-2) were led by Maddie Grappy, who scored a game-high 19 points.
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