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Upper Sandusky Gets New Vancrest Facility as Kenton Project Progresses

Photo: Vancrest of Upper Sandusky Vancrest opened a new facility in Upper Sandusky this week. The new 87,000 square foot building includes a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, consisting of 79 long-term care beds and a specialized 20-bed rehabilitation wing. Additionally, the facility will include a 40-unit assisted living facility with 10 units dedicated to memory care. Construction of the facility began in July of 2024. Also, construction continues for Vancrest of Kenton. Construction of that 67,700-square-foot, 64-bed nursing and residential […]

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Dunkirk Man to Get Hearing on Motion to Withdraw Guilty Pleas

A Dunkirk man will get a hearing in his attempt to withdraw guilty pleas in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. Zachery Freed was indicted in May of 2025 on one count of intimidation, one count of disrupting public services and three counts of domestic violence. He ended up pleading guilty to disrupting public services and two counts of domestic violence. Before the sentencing date, Freed filed a motion to withdraw the pleas and proceed to trial. On August 8, Judge […]

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Celebration of Life for Freda Quay

Freda Quay 79of Kenton A Celebration of Life for Freda Quay will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the All-Weather Pavilion at Gormley Park in Forest, Ohio. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary was run earlier.

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Riverdale Youth Sports Event Raises Over $25,000

Riverdale Falcons Youth Sports Organization The Riverdale Falcons Youth Sports Organization announced the final net profit from the 2026 Riverdale Spirts Reverse Raffle. With support from Riverdale athletes and the community, just over $25,900 was raised. The money will be split evenly between the Riverdale Athletic Boosters and the Riverdale Youth Sports Organization.

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Benjamin Logan Schools Approve New Superintendent Contract at Recent Meeting

Benjamin Logan School's Board of Education approved a three-year contract for a new superintendent. At Monday evening's meeting, the board officially hired Dr. Sean Flynn as the school's new superintendent starting August 1. Flynn's annual salary will be $135,000, with a three percent increase at the beginning of the 2027-28 school year, and an increase of three percent at the begiining of the 2028-29 school year. The school district announced Dr. Flynn's selection last month. He will fill the role […]

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Kenton City Schools Board of Education Holds April Meeting

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education held its April meeting Monday evening. Superintendent Chad Thrush announced that a public hearing will be held to discuss the re-employment of Lisa Cochensparger as the Administrative Assistant in the Treasurerโ€™s Office. He said when the district is going to re-hire someone who has retired, a public hearing notice must be posted. It will be held at the next Board of Education meeting on May 18. Anyone who has concerns will have an […]

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Registrations Open for 2026 Fourth of July Parade in Kenton

Hardin Freedom Fest Registrations are being accepted for the 2026 Hardin County 4th of July parade set for Saturday, July 4th. Hardin Freedom Fest is looking to make this a memorable celebration of 250 Years of America. The parade will line up on Carrol Street, beginning at the armory. From there, it will turn left onto Main Street, circle around the square, and continue up Columbus Street, and it will end at the old Kenton Middle School, which will also […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Spotlights Peacock Water

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Peacock Water, which has been serving Hardin County for over 70 years. Peacock Water provides service and installation of water softeners, drinking water systems, and other water treatment related equipment. They carry water softening salt, bottled water, and other water treatment products in their 6 locations. ๐€๐๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ: 430 South Main Street, Kenton OH 43326 ๐๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ž: 419-675-1188 ๐‡๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ: 8:00am-5:00pm ๐–๐ž๐›๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ž: www.peacockwater.com ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค: Peacock […]

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United Way of Hardin County Announces 3rd Annual Golf Outing

United Way of Hardin County's 3rd Annual Golf Outing will be held May 30. Shotgun start will be at 9:00 that morning at Memorial Park Golf Club in Kenton. There will be teams of four, and the cost is $30 per member with cart, $45 per member with no cart and $65 for non-members. Proceeds benefit United Way of Hardin County Partner Agencies. To register, please click here.

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