Wildcats Blank Shawnee 28-0

Kenton’s defense was too much for Shawnee as the Wildcats blanked the Indians 28-0 in Western Buckeye League play Friday at Robinson Field. The Indians (3-5 overall, 2-5 WBL) were held to 107 yards of offense. Kenton’s defense forced five three-and-outs, held the Indians to 2-of-11 on third-down tries and caused three turnovers. Blaine Huston threw for 399 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for a score to lead the Wildcat attack. Jayden Cornell caught 12 passes for 126 […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Wayne Cavin

Wayne Alan Cavin 69 of Belle Center A visitation for Wayne A. Cavin will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. A Rosary Service as well as a Firefighters Bell Service will follow visitation starting at 7:00 P.M. He died on Friday, October 11, 2019 at The Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on August 18, 1950 in Kenton to Helen (Lease) Cavin and the […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Norman J Johnson

Norman J. Johnson, 82 of Belle Center passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1936, to Thomas and Mildred (Orr) Johnson in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He graduated in 1954 from Belle Center High School. He enlisted in the Army in January of 1955 and was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky and later Fort Belvoir, VA, where he received training for heavy equipment before being sent to Germany where he was a mechanic. SP3 Johnson returned […]

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News

The Kenton City Council Held a Meeting on Monday Night

During new business an ordinance was brought up that allowed for $1,755 for new police equipment and $20,000 for City Hall labor relations as well as $7,000 for street maintenance of equipment. It was later stated that the City Hall labor relations had been resolved so the ordinance was amended allowing for an extra $5,000 to the new police equipment making the total $6,755 and $0 for the city hall labor relations. The ordinance then had the three reading rule […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Betty Snider

A celebration of life for Betty Marie Snider will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at The Monroe Community Church, 6458 Co Rd. 29, West Liberty, OH 43357. A private burial will take place at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. She died on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at The Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. She was born on August 12, 1942 in Hardin County to the […]

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Sports

Wildcats Knock Off Cougars 48-25

The Kenton Wildcats defeated the Van Wert Cougars 48-25 Friday night in Western Buckeye League football action at Eggerss Stadium. Kenton (5-2 overall, 5-1 WBL) built a 34-7 halftime lead but the Cougars (3-4, 2-4) clawed to within 34-19 before the Cats iced the game in the fourth quarter. Blaine Huston threw for 391 yards and 6 touchdowns. Jayden Cornell caught 4 of the touchdown passes and finished with 6 catches for 135 yards. Landon Rush also caught 6 balls […]

October 12, 2019 66

Obituaries

Obituary for Ella Marie Osborn Seyfang

Ella Marie Osborn Seyfang, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born in Marion County at the home of her grandmother, Ella Latimer Carothers near LaRue. She was born to E. Clifford and Relva Latimer Osborn on November 13, 1933. On July 3, 1957 she and "The love of her life" Matthew George Henry Seyfang were united in marriage at St. John's Lutheran Church, Dola. To this union, 2 sons; George Anthony "Tony" Seyfang of Bremerton, Washington, […]

October 10, 2019 204

Obituaries

Obituary for Paul R. “Sam” Butcher

Paul R. "Sam" Butcher, 88 of Kenton passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1931 in Kenton. Sam married Shirley Laubis on August 23, 1986 and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey (Kim) Butcher of Florida, step-son, Greg (Sue) Patton of Kenton, grandson, Dane Butcher, step-grandson, Ian Patton, 4 step granddaughters, Brittany, Shalie, McKenzie and Lainee, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by […]

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News

Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association

RSVP to Melanie Kindell at 567-674-9540 for Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association. She needs reservations by Tuesday, Oct. 15, in order to provide enough food. $12 for the meal of chicken casserole, green bean almandine, orange jello salad, beverages, and angel food cake with strawberries.

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