The Kenton Wildcats scored first but the Coldwater Cavaliers slowly pulled away to post a 37 to 2 victory in season-opening football action Friday at Robinson Field. The Wildcats scored first on a safety via a botched punt by the Cavaliers but could not take advantage of good field position in the first quarter. Coldwater slowly turned the momentum in the game and built a big second-quarter lead before putting the game away in the second half. Tyson Lawrence was […]
Christina Mae Fay Roby 85 of Rushsylvania Christina Mae Fay Roby took her last breath on August 16, 2022 surrounded by her family, who she loved more than anything. Christina was born in Kenton, Ohio on November 15, 1936 to the late Emerson Sr. & Lillian Fay. She is a 1955 graduate of Kenton High School. She married Orville Roby on January 21, 1966 and they lived happily for 56 years watching their family grow. She is survived by daughter; Sharon […]
Dorothy Ann Vigneron age 77 of Forest, died at her residence on Aug. 16, 2022. She was born Sept. 19, 1944 in Findlay to the late Everett and Florence (Jones) Dillion. She married Julian Vigneron and he preceded her in death in 2004. Surviving is a son Michael Vigneron, Forest, a sister Linda Hartley, Findlay, and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by sisters Kathy Brinkman and Bernadette Krout. Dorothy was a 1962 graduate of Findlay High School […]
William "BJ" Kirk, 47 of Kenton, passed away August 15, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. BJ was born to William "Bill" and Susan Kirk on June 30, 1975. BJ was a graduate of Kenton City Schools in 1993. He married Margaret "Maggie" DeVore on February 14, 1998, and she survives him. He is also survived by his mother Susan, sisters; Sherry (Cliff) Maier, Aimee (Bobby) Sorenson, sons; Kobe, Michael Crawford, Kyle, daughter; Keegan, "children of another"; Landon and Patrick […]
Margaret Mae Lee, 76 of Dunkirk passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born in Tulsa, OK on January 23, 1946. Margaret is survived by her children; Catherine “Cathy” (Dave) Keller of Forest, Edward “Eddie” (Angie) Lee of Collinsville, OK, Loucretia (Brian) Clawson of Kenton and Amanda (Jason) Fennell of Tulsa, OK. She is also survived by her brother Robert Anderson of Owasso, OK and sisters; Audrey King of Tulsa, OK and Carolyn (Jerry) Bubp of Verdigris, OK, […]
Summer Murray 31, of Kenton passed away Tuesday August 9, 2022. Summer was born to William "Bill" (Cindy) Howe Jr. and Tonya (Gammon)(Todd) Ray on January 25, 1991 they both survived her. She married John Murray III on February 26, 2015 he survives her with their four sons; Kyle Michael, John Peter Michael IV "J", Jensen Allen, Elijah Cole and daughter; Danicka Faith. She is also survived by her brothers; Billy Howe III of Forest, Gavin Ray of North Carolina, […]
James Harvey 91 of Kenton A graveside service for James Harvey will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at The Grove Cemetery Committal building in Kenton. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary was run at an earlier date.
Kenton City council met once again Monday evening. While the proceedings were short three items were passed. Ordinance 22-023 allows for the sale of the building located at Grove Cemetery. If you are interested in the property the Kenton City Municipal building will have info sheets on the property Monday (Aug. 15). Ordinance 22-024 allows AEP to extend utility to a pole barn serving Lake of Lights. The barn will have a separate meter paid for by Lake of Lights […]
Ty David Gilroy 40 of Alger A celebration of life for Ty David Gilroy will be held at a later date. It was his wish to be cremated. Burial will take place at Preston Cemetery. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Ty passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his residence in Alger. He was born on May 12, 1982 in Lima to the late Charles David Gilroy and Jeannie Helton. Surviving are […]
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