Hardin County – With the current price of corn and soybean, we can ill afford to leave corn and soybean seeds on the ground at harvest. This is lost profits. Keep corn and soybean harvest loss to 1-2 bushels per acre. Two tools are needed to estimate corn yield loss and just one tool for soybean. A one-square foot frame made of any sturdy material is needed for both corn and soybean. A tape measure is also necessary for corn. […]
Mitchell D. “Mitch” Parr, age 23, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his residence in McGuffey. He was born on September 28, 1996 in Lima, Ohio to Donald D. Parr and Greta A. Miller. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Jumbo. Also surviving are his aunts, uncles and cousins. Mitch worked for Infrasource with the Laborers Local #329 of Lima. Mitch was a 2016 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School. Funeral services will […]
In last night's meeting the council heard an update on the Rapid Speed Transportation Initiative or RSTI. The main goal of this initiative is for better, faster, safer transport between cities such as Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Chicago. As of right now the project is still in the early stages and only research is being conducted. In new business an ordinance was passed that allowed for a transfer of funds to various areas. Most urgent of all was an additional […]
Richard "Dick" L. Tracy 77 of Kenton Visitation for Richard "Dick" L. Tracy will be held from 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Graveside services for Richard "Dick" L. Tracy will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Grove Cemetery. He died on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born on August 17, 1942 in McVitty to the late […]
Jeremy E. Mclane, 41, of Kenton died Sunday, October 27, 2019. He was born in Kenton on November 14, 1977. Jeremy married Amy Mullins and she survives along with his son, Tyler Lewis of Kenton. He is also survived by his parents, Kenneth and Christie Mclane, two sisters, Dawn Mclane and Candace (Kevin) Williams both of Kenton, nephews and nieces; Toby Mclane, Dawson Mclane, Katelyn Morrison, Janice Dye, great nieces Lynnox and Lacie Mclane, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and his […]
John "Pete" Bernard Britton 93 of Kenton Graveside services for John "Pete" Bernard Britton will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Otterbein Cemetery with Pastor Jim Goldsmith officiating. Military rites will be performed. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. He died on October 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1925 in LaRue to the late Rodney and Lillian (Hatcher) Britton. On November 21, 1946 […]
Michael A. Ralph age 51, of Marion, passed away at his residence on Friday October 25, 2019. He was born on March 6, 1968 to Danny & Judy (Wilson) Ralph. He married the love of his life Elveda Clark on June 6, 2009 and she survives in Marion. Surviving is his mother Judy of Marion, brothers Stanley (Christine) Ralph of Alexandria, OH and Nathan Ralph of Tiffin, OH, nephew Collin Ralph, niece Alexandra Ralph and cats Spunky and Baby. He […]
Jacob Eversole caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Blaine Huston with 9.8 seconds left to give the Kenton Wildcats a 14-9 victory over the Ottawa-Glandorf Titans Friday at Robinson Field. The score capped a 7-play, 90-yard drive in the final minute and helped the Cats move to 7-2 overall and 7-1 in the Western Buckeye League. Ottawa-Glandorf is also 7-2 overall and 7-1 in the league. With one week to go in the regular season, the Wildcats and the Titans […]
Debbie Allsup, age 60 of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd. Funeral services will be held at Ada Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God, Ada on Monday October 28th at 6 pm. Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 4 to 6 pm. Memorials can be made to Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, P.O. Box 38, Ada, Ohio for the benevolence of the family.
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