The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is seeking an Adult Programmer. They are looking for an organized, creative, independent, self-starter to imagine, plan, and execute original adult programming as well as continue the tried-and-true favorites. For the complete job description, please click here. You can visit the library at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton to pick up an application.
There are three blood drives till to come in the month of June around the area. The first one is next Monday June 22 from noon until 6pm at Belle Center Cornerstone Church in Belle Center. Another will be held in Mt. Victory from 11am until 5pm June 24 at the Mt. Victory Community Building. The last one is on Monday June 29 from 11am until 4pm at BKP Ambulance District in Kenton. To schedule an appointment or find more […]
Kenton City Schools Board of Education will conduct its June meeting this evening. On the agenda, is approval of the 3-year Ohio Association of Public Employees agreement for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. A resolution for authorizing sale at public auction of property, including Glendale Park on Oak Street, and other miscellaneous items. A three-year contract for Treasurer Jill Smith awaits Board approval. The Board will also take care of numerous personnel items, including the written resignation of […]
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a closure on State Route 37 in Hancock County for paving operations beginning today. The closure is expected to last approximately 25 days, with an anticipated reopening date of July 10. Motorists should plan for additional travel time and use the detour route, which is approximately 16.4 miles and will add about 10 miles of travel distance. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area, follow all posted signs, and allow extra […]
A graveside service for James McCalla will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Ridgeway Cemetery. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary was run at an earlier date.
Phyllys M. Newland, 91 of Mount Victory, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was born February 16, 1935, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Carl and Dorothy (Zickafoose) Sheldon. Phyllys is survived by her husband, Ora Newland and recently celebrated their 73rd year of marriage. Phyllys is also survived by her three sons, David (Teresa) Newland and Michael Newland both of Mount Victory and Thomas (Pamela) Newland of Kenton, grandchildren Shane Newland, Aaron (Jill) Newland, Carrie Newland, Dustin […]
Kenneth Steven "Tiny" Holbrook, 50, of Kenton, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on September 26, 1975, in Ft. Myers, Florida, to Ken (Teresa) Holbrook of Kenton and Debby Cook of Ft. Myers, both of whom survive. Also surviving are his daughter, Izabelle Teipen of New Albany, Indiana; a sister, Angela Holbrook of Kenton; and brothers, Philip (Jessie) Vincent and Kerry Holbrook, both of Kenton. He is also survived by […]
Gerald "Jerry" Fraber 92of Mt. Victory Funeral services for Gerald "Jerry" Fraber are pending with the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory. He died on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
A two vehicle crash occurred this past Saturday morning in Kenton. According to information on the Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, the crash was reported at 9am at the intersection of East Columbus and High Street. Angela Fay, of Kenton, was cited for a stop sign violation. No other information is available at this time.
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