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County Fair Champion Carcasses Evaluated

Hardin County – The Hardin County Carcass Show of Champions was held Wednesday, September 11 at Jenkins Meats in Mt. Victory. A group of adults and young people were on hand to hear judge and OSU Meat Judging Team Coach Jake Parkinson discuss the merits of the winning market livestock carcasses from the 2019 Hardin County Fair. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion steers, barrows, gilts, and lambs from the Hardin County Fair are sent to Jenkins Meats for holding […]

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New MHRSB Staff Member

Amanda Weller is a new team member at the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties. She started in early July as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Amanda attends The Ohio State University in Lima. She previously received an Associates Degree from OSU. Now, she is finishing her last semester of her Bachelor of Science in Biology. Her background is multi-faceted. She has worked with people with disabilities and as a local event manager. Serving as an […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Richard D. Barrett

Richard D. Barrett 52 of Kenton Funeral services for Richard D. Barrett will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the funeral home.  He died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Madison Health Hospital in London, OH. He was born on January 18, 1967 in Kenton […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Donald Kinnear

Donald "Don" Kinnear, Jr., 79 of Kenton passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Kenton on October 28, 1939 to the late Donald "Doc" and Dorothy (Curtis) Kinnear.  Don married Delores "Dee" Bailey on April 8, 1990 and she survives along with two children; Donna Jean (Bob) Seligman of San Diego, CA, Michael (Shannon) Wilson of Kenton, four grandchildren; Chad Seligman, Megan Wilson, Courtney Wilson, Haylie Wilson, sister, Carole (George) Guider of Painsville, […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Marjorie Overly

Marjorie Overly, age 78 of St. Petersburg, Florida formerly of Ridgeway died on September 13th, 2019. Memorial services for Marjorie Kay Overly will be held at The Ridgeway Church of Christ on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Corey Savage officiating. Burial of cremains will follow at Miami Cemetery in Rushsylvania. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the church. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. She died at […]

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Sports

Wildcats Battle Back, Beat Celina 42-14

The Kenton Wildcats overcame two weather delays and a two-touchdown deficit to defeat Celina 42-14 in Western Buckeye League play Friday at Celina Stadium. The Bulldogs (1-2 overall, 0-2 WBL) led 14-0 after one period, taking the lead just 14 seconds into the game, but the Cats (2-1, 2-0) fought back to within 14-13 at the half and dominated the final two quarters. Blaine Huston threw for 331 yards and five touchdowns, connecting twice for scores with Jayden Cornell and […]

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Obituaries

Obituary For Melba E. Young

Melba E. Young age 94, died on Wed. Sept. 11, 2019 at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky where she had been a resident. She was born on Oct. 28, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles and Evelyn Young. She is survived by daughter Jane King of Taylor, AL and her children, daughter Jerrie Whitling of Forest and her daughter Emily Shane of Forest and Emily's children Maria, Konrad and Ethan and daughter Janet Harlow of Houston, TX. She […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Thearse “Dolly” Lawrence

Thearse M. “Dolly” Lawrence, age 65, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 6:30 AM at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on August 26, 1954 in Kenton, Ohio to the late DeWayne and Rosie Lucille (Poe) Salsbury. On June 25, 1977 she married James “Wink” Lawrence and he survives in Alger. Dolly was a homemaker that enjoyed karaoke night with her husband and friends. She always looked forward to weekly lunches with her friends, […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Nora Ann Patton Giovinazzo

Nora Ann Patton Giovinazzo, 85, was born on November 6, 1933, in McGuffey, Ohio, to George Blanton and Stella Howard Stone. She passed from this earthly life to join with our Lord in His Holy Kingdom on September 7, 2019. Nora was fortunate to grow up with many brothers and sisters. Nora was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, but above all, she was a follower of Jesus Christ. She is survived by her children and their spouses, […]

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