Ohio Farm Bureau Offering Free Agricultural Career Exploration Camps for Students

Ohio Farm Bureau Offering Free Agricultural Career Exploration Camps for Students

The Hardin County Farm Bureau is reminding the community that the Ohio Farm Bureau is offering free one-day, immersive camps that give students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore the many careers in agriculture. In our region, a camp will be held in Lima on June 9, and registration closes on May 30. Other camps will be held June 8 in Greenville, June 11 in Jackson Center and June 12 in Bowling Green. For a full list of camp […]

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Cornhole Tournaments Returning to Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic

Cornhole tournaments are being brought back as part of the Farmers and Merchants Picnic this summer in Ada. It is $30 per team to play with 100% payback, and you bring your own partner. The 113th annual event is set for Saturday, August 8 at the Ada Park. The day will begin with a parade at 9:30 a.m., starting on West Lincoln Avenue and continuing down Main Street to Ada Park. A flag raising ceremony will follow at 10:30 a.m. […]

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Murray Park Splash Pad Now Open for Summer Season in Kenton

City of Kenton Government The Splash Pad at Murray Park in Kenton is officially open for the season. It is a perfect way to cool off this summer. You can enjoy the water fun every day from 11am until 8pm. To start the splash pad, step barefoot on the black button, and keep in mind it may take a moment to reset.

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Kenton Cast Iron Toy Show Set for June 6 at Hardin County Historical Museums

Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. Hardin County Historical Museums will present the Kenton Cast Iron Toy Show on June 6. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 223 North Main Street in Kenton. You will be able to buy, sell, and trade cast iron toys. It is also an opportunity for the Kenton toy collector community to network with fellow collectors. Admission to the show is free, but donations are accepted.

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Kenton City Schools Seeking Elementary English Language Arts Teacher

The Kenton City School District has an opening for an English Language Arts teacher at the Kenton Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. Proper certification is required as are BCI/FBI checks. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 3. For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Hardin County Chamber Spotlights Memorial Park Golf Club in Kenton

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on the 18-hole Memorial Park Golf Club in Kenton. The public golf course opened in 1929. It is an 18-hole golf course that features a practice green, 4 sets of tees for different skill levels and banquet and meeting room rentals. They offer room rentals that are perfect for meetings, receptions, and events. Memorial Park Golf Club is located at 15906 State Route […]

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Four Adults Charged in Connection With Waynesfield Vandalism Incidents

Tessa Cox Kaden Gibbs Keisha Richardson Timothy Allison Four adult individuals have been charged in connection with a series of vandalism incidents that occurred in the Village of Waynesfield in October of 2025. According to a release from the Waynesfield Police Department, 27-year-old Keisha Richardson, 20-year-old Tessa Cox, both formerly of Waynesfield, and 20-year-old Caden Gibbs of Belle Center, and 26-year-old Timothy Jenkins, of Huntsville have been charged with criminal damaging. During the incidents, more than 15 properties throughout the […]

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Ohio Records Lowest Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Fatalities in 18 Years

COLUMBUS – Provisional data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reporting six traffic fatalities over the four-day Memorial Day Weekend, the lowest number in 18 years. This year’s reporting period began on Friday, May 22 and continued through Monday, May 25. During the reporting period, troopers made 16,490 traffic enforcement contacts, including 355 impaired driving arrests, 66 drug arrests and 2,090 safety belt citations. In addition, the Patrol made 9,179 non-enforcement contacts, including 1,647 motorist assists. The historically […]

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Obituary for Ilene (France) Baldwin

Ilene (France) Baldwin, age 97, of Kenton. Ilene went to be with her savior, on Monday, May 25, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1928, in Green Camp, Ohio, to the late Russell and Carrie (Martin) France. In 1946, she married Paul L. Baldwin, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2003.She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Sue (Richard) Breneman; her son, Dana Paul Baldwin; her sister, Tootie Scott; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three […]

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