Kenton Boys Varsity Basketball falls to Liberty Benton 69 – 22
Kenton lost a tough one to a very good Liberty Benton team 69 to 22. Steven Piper led kenton with 8 points followed by Braeyln Wyomic with 5
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Obituary for Philip Walter Compton
Philip Walter Compton, age 82, of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 8, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph and Olivia (Crickenburger) Compton. On August 1, 1964 Philip married LaDonna G. Shively and she survives in Bluffton. Also surviving are his daughter, LeAnn (Raymond) Pryor of Ada; two grandchildren: Kelsey (Brendan) Tisher and Kyle (Raina) Zimmerly; great grandchildren: […]
Obituary for Kevin J. Clemons
Kevin J. Clemons, age 61, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24, 1963 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Laura (Hurt) Clemons. Kevin married Janice Oestreich and she survives in Ada. Also surviving are his son, Kevin Clemons, II of Ada; three grandchildren: Colton Arthur Wheeler, Waylon Michael Clemons and Amelia Grace Clemons; three brothers: Bob (Wilma) Clemons, Jeff Clemons and […]
Obituary for Betty Jean Richardson
Betty Jean Richardson, age 99, of Ada, went to be with the Lord at Vancrest of Ada on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1925 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Arnett and Ella (Helmick) Rose. On February 2, 1942 Jean married Paul E. Richardson and he preceded him in death on June 4, 2015. Jean is survived by her two children: Paul “Bud” (Mary) Richardson of Alger and Diana Rex of Harrod; daughter-in-law, Deborah […]
Obituary for Jeffery “Jef” D. Tackett
Jeffery "Jef" D. Tackett 61 of Kenton Funeral services for Jeffery "Jef" D. Tackett will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 07, 2025, at the Price-McElroy Funeral in Kenton with Pastor Terry Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may visit on Monday, January 06, 2025, from 3.00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family has asked that everyone dress casual for all services. Jef passed away on December 31, 2024, at his residence. He […]
Obituary for Sue E. Pollacek
Sue E. Pollacek, 79, of Findlay passed away at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born on August 16, 1945 in Kenton, OH to the late Robert and Virginia (Dodds) McAdow. On June 21, 1975 she married W. John Pollacek who survives in Findlay.Survivors include daughter Alison (Sean) Matson of Bowling Green. Sister Lee Ann (Tom) Bidwell, nieces and nephews, Taylor Bidwell, Justin (Jillian) McAdow, Ronny McAdow & Ginny Beveridge. Predeceased by stepmother Helen […]
Kenton Wrestling Places 30th at Marion Harding Classic
The Kenton wrestling team travelled to Marion, Ohio to compete in the Marion Harding Classic tournament. Over thirty teams from all over Ohio participate in the long standing tough tournament. Kenton only brought six wrestlers and scored 25 team points to place thirtieth. Wrestling powerhouse, St. Edward, dominated the field and won the team race with a final score of 212.5 points. WBL team, St. Marys, was able to secure third (149 points) with seven wrestlers placing. Tate Hisey (138 […]
Kenton Boys Varsity Bowling finishes 1st at Kenton Holiday Baker Tournament
The Kenton Wildcats hosted the Kenton Holiday Baker Tournament Monday. Each team bowled 10 baker games with the top 8 pin totals advancing to the championship bracket.The Wildcats rolled a 1904 for their 10 bakers (199-127-200-186-171-198-203-207-213-200) to take the top seed in the championship bracket. Kenton drew Newton in the 1st round. The Wildcats defeated Newton in 2 games (238 - 160, 198 - 159) to move on to the semi-finals. In the other quarterfinal matches, Findlay defeated Parkway 141 […]
Obituary for Carol A. (Zimmerman) Mulholland
Carol A. (Zimmerman) Mulholland 75 of McGuffey Funeral services for Carol A. (Zimmerman) Mulholland will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at The Price-Mcelroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Zelma Shepherd and Rev. Tom Mulholland officiating. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Carol passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born on January 6, 1949, in Bremerton, Washington to […]
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