OhioHealth Launches Kidney Transplant Program at Riverside Methodist Hospital

OhioHealth Launches Kidney Transplant Program at Riverside Methodist Hospital

COLUMBUS, Ohio — OhioHealth is expanding access to advanced care for patients with kidney disease through the launch of its Kidney Transplant Program at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. The new program allows patients to receive every phase of their transplant journey, from evaluation and surgery to recovery and follow-up, within the OhioHealth system. OhioHealth is providing patients with coordinated, compassionate care designed to reduce stress and improve the overall transplant experience under the care of a multidisciplinary team of specialists. For […]

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Wings- Support and Recovery to Host Mortal Kombat Tournament in Kenton

Wings - Support and Recovery Wings - Support and Recovery's Kenton location is hosting a game night event on Wednesday, July 29. The Mortal Kombat Tournament will start at 2:00 p.m. at 111 East Columbus Street in Kenton. You can register by calling 419-767-2220 or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

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Registration Open for Alzheimer’s Awareness Fishing Tournament

Registrations are being accepted now for the Casting Hope for a Better Tomorrow Fishing Tournament on Saturday, August 29. The event is being held to raise awareness for Alzheimer's Disease. The cost is $30 per boat, and there is a 25 boat limit. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, and to register, visit the France Lake Fishing Kenton, Ohio Facebook page.

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Tesla in Autopilot Mode Strikes Road Closed Barricade in Hancock County

A vehicle that was in auto-pilot mode struck a road closed barricade on US 224 in Hancock County Wednesday morning. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Bradford Smith, of Fremont, was operating the vehicle east on 224. The Tesla Model Plaid was in the auto-pilot mode, which was explained as one function below full automation. The vehicle continued on and struck the portable barricade, resulting in functional damage. Smith was not injured. He was cited […]

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Hardin County SOUP to Serve Free Meals Next Week

Hardin County SOUP will be serving meals next week. The free meals will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Moose Family Center, located at 801 West Lima Street in Kenton. Everyone is welcome, and the meals are a great way to stretch food dollars. Hardin County SOUP thanked Small Batches, Ron and Darla Dickus, Mia Goff, the Moose Lodge and Kenton Elks Lodge for their contributions. SOUP menu: Monday – July 27th […]

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City of Kenton Offers Online Tool for Reporting Non-Emergency Issues

City of Kenton residents can submit concerns about a pothole, a damaged sign, streetlight outage, or another non-emergency concern through the city's online reporting tool. Once submitted, the report will be sent to the right department. Visit cityofkenton.com/report to submit a concern.

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Kenton Lions Club Hears Presentation from Mid-Ohio Energy CEO

The Kenton Lions club met Wednesday, July 15th, 2006 at the Kenton Elks Lodge 157 at 6:50 PM. 16 members and guest John Metcalf, CEO of Mid-Ohio Energy were present for the meeting. President Lion Tracy Anderson led in the Pledge of Allegiance and led the club in prayer. Guest Speaker John Metcalf presented the club a slideshow presentation talking about several topics: how the power grids were formed, how those electrical grids are used and where each is basically broken down within the State. Mr. Metcalf described currently how […]

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Boom Stick Armory Opens in Downtown Kenton

Boom Stick Armory KENTON- The Kenton-Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance (KHCD) is proud to celebrate the grand opening of Boom Stick Armory, the newest locally owned business to join downtown Kenton’s growing business community. Located at 120 N. Detroit Street, Boom Stick Armory officially opened Monday, offering firearms, ammunition, accessories, and knowledgeable customer service for sportsmen, collectors, recreational shooters, and responsible firearm owners throughout Hardin County and the surrounding region. The business is co-owned by Justyn Clevenger and Blake […]

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Kenton Officials Urge Residents to Follow Recycling Guidelines

City of Kenton officials are asking residents to help keep Kenton's recycling program working efficiently by recycling only accepted items. Those items are plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and cups, metal cans, paper, cardboard and cartons, and glass bottles and jars. Items that are not to be recycles are household trash, plastic bags, hoses, cords, clothing, food waste, Styrofoam, and other non-recyclable items. City officials said that plastic bags should not be included at all. When items are bagged, the sorting […]

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