Kenton Seniors Receive More Than $301,000 in Scholarships at 2026 Awards Ceremony

Kenton Seniors Receive More Than $301,000 in Scholarships at 2026 Awards Ceremony

KHS Senior Jaycob Francis receiving the Max Montgomery Memorial Scholarship It was another big year at the Kenton High School Senior Awards Day Ceremony. R.E. and Joan Allen Foundation Scholarships totaled $73,000 and were awarded to 44 seniors. The Local Scholarships total, including scholarships with separate applications, was $54,375 given to seniors. Dollars for Scholarships was $16,500 given to 32 seniors. and, Kenton Excellence for Education Foundation was $158,000 given to 40 seniors. High School Counselor Amy Kohl added it […]

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One Vehicle Overturns in Tuesday Evening Crash Near Ada

A two-vehicle rollover crash occurred Tuesday evening on State Route 81 at State Route 15 near Ada. Complete details from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office have not been released at this time. The crash occurred at just before 5:20pm, and one of the vehicles involved ended up rolling over and came to rest on its top. A spokesperson at the Sheriff's Office did say that those injured were treated at the scene and no one was transported to the hospital.

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Obituaries

Obituary for Debra A. Fagan

Debra A. FaganJanuary 10, 1956 - May 8, 2026 Debra A. Fagan, age 70, of Upper Sandusky, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born January 10, 1956, in Upper Sandusky, to the late Russell and Miriam (Morris) Fagan. Debra is survived by her husband, Stephan W. Nutter of Upper Sandusky; her son, Keith (Kate Reynolds) Fagan of Delaware; stepchildren, Stephan C. Nutter of Upper Sandusky, Jason (Katy) Nutter of Pickerington, […]

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Hardin County Chamber Highlights Ada Passenger Depot in Tourism Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on the Ada Passenger Deport. The historic 2-story depot was built in 1887 on the lines of the Ohio and Indiana Railroad, then the Pennsylvania Railroad, and is one of the few surviving 19th century Pennsylvania passenger stations in Ohio. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 as the Ada Pennsylvania Station and Railroad. In addition to […]

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Two Arrested in Logan County Meth Trafficking Investigation

Details on a search warrant that was served on Saturday, May 2nd, at a home on Midway Avenue in Lakeview was released on Monday. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Logan County Unified Drug Task Force, and the Washington Township Police Department participated in serving the warrant. According to a release, the task force had been investigating Richard Turner and Mary Kemp, who were suspected of transporting large amounts of crystal methamphetamine to Lakeview from another Ohio county. During the search, […]

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Hardin VSC to Host Memorial Day Ceremony at Grove Cemetery in Kenton

The Hardin Veterans’ Service Commission (VSC) will be hosting the Memorial Day Ceremony at the GAR Circle in Grove Cemetery on May 25th, 2026, at 11 AM (right after the annual Kenton parade). The Kenton High School band, bagpiper- Jadon Holbrook, JROTC Cadets, VSC’s Honor Guard, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) representative- Ronald Marvin, Wreath Presenter- Korea War Veteran Robert Hites, Pastor Randall Forester, and a special guest speaker, Ohio State Representative Ty Mathews, will be […]

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St. John’s Evangelical Church to Host Total Wellness Tuesdays Series in Kenton

St. John's Evangelical Church will host a six-week Total Wellness Tuesdays series titled "An Enhanced Quality of Life", presented in partnership with WISE, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Ohio State University Extension. The series will be held Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on the third floor at 211 East Carrol Street in Kenton. The program is open to everyone. Topics and dates include: June 9 (Understanding the Changes Associated with Aging) June 16 (Aging Sensitivity) […]

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Northern Hardin County Fire District to Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday

Northern Hardin County Fire District The Northern Hardin County Fire District will host an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, May 16. The fundraiser will take place from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the fire station, located at 201 North Main Street in Dunkirk. The monthly brreakfasts are held every 3rd Saturday of the month. Free will donations will also be accepted.

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Hardin County Chamber Highlights The Lima News in Member Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on the Lima News. The news-gathering organization covers news, sports and events in eight counties, including Allen, Auglaize, Hancock and Hardin in our region. The paper has been servicing the Lima area since 1884. It offers specialty publications and ancillary products that meet the needs of communities surrounding Lima. In 2017, The Lima News was purchased by AIM Media Midwest. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 205 W. […]

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