Kenton High School Cheerleaders Hosting Annual Mini Cheer Camp August 18-19

Kenton High School Cheerleaders Hosting Annual Mini Cheer Camp August 18-19

Kenton City Schools Kenton High School cheerleaders will be hosting their annual mini cheer camp for students Kindergarten-6th grade on August 18 and August 19. It will take place from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on the lawn of the Kenton City Schools Central Office, which is the old High School, located at 200 Harding Avenue. The cost is $30 cash or pre-pay with card via Parent Square. Sign-ups will end on August 14th. For more information, please review the Parent […]

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Local First Responders to Face Kenton Stingrays in Beat the Heat Swim Meet

Kenton Police Department Local first responders will be participating in a Beat the Heat swim meet tomorrow evening at the Kenton Swimming Pool. The Kenton Police Department, Kenton Fire Department, and the Hardin County Sheriff's Office will take on the Kenton Stingrays in a fun, friendly race starting at 6:30 Tuesday evening and it is all for a great cause. The cost of admission is by donation only. All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio.

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Emergency Blood Shortage Prompts Red Cross to Urge Donors to Give Now

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and needs donors to give now and take steps to protect patient care. A steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. Every donation is critical to rebuilding the nation’s blood supply. The most important way to help end the blood shortage is to book an appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma as soon as possible. Everyone […]

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Service Announcement for Ronald C. Allen, Sr.

A Celebration of Life honoring Ronald C. Allen, Sr. will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at The Coterie, 1 Detroit St., Kenton, Ohio. Family and friends are invited to gather from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to celebrate Ron's life, share memories, and enjoy time together in his honor. Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to dress comfortably.

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Sandy Beach Hydro Regatta Boat Race Set for August 22-23, Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sandy Beach Racing Association The American Power Boat Association Sandy Beach Hydro Regatta Boat Races will take place at Indian Lake August 22 and August 23. This event hasn't happened in over 50 years at beautiful Indian Lake. Complete details will be released soon. Sandy Beach Racing Association Right now, there are major sponsor opportunities and opportunities to have your name on one of the race boats for $500. To sign up as a sponsor, please click here. For questions […]

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Kenton Lions Club to Host Dunk Tank and Raffle During Eats on the Street Festival

Kenton Lions Club You'll have an opportunity to Dunk a Lion when the Kenton Lions operate a Dunk Tank at the Eats on the Street Festival this Saturday, July 18 from 5:00 until 10:00 p.m. You can also purchase cash raffle tickets during the event. The raffle tickets are $20 each. The third-place drawing for $250 will be drawn that night. First and second place drawings, for $1000 and $500 respectively, will be drawn during the Billy Joel and Elton […]

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Upper Scioto Valley School District Hiring Part-Time Food Service Support Staff

Upper Scioto Valley School District Upper Scioto Valley School District has a part-time opening on its Food Service support staff. The position offers a flexible schedule. You will have evenings. weekends, holidays, and summer off. You can apply online by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking here. For questions or for more information, please contact Emily Harpster at 419-757-2229.

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Hancock County Microtransit System Set to Launch in Early 2027

HHWP Community Action Commission Hancock County's new microtransit system will be a reality in early 2027. The HHWP Community Action Commission said it was all because businesses, local government, nonprofits, and philanthropy came together around a shared vision. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, City of Findlay, Hancock County Commissioners, Findlay Tall Timbers Industrial Park, and the Blanchard Valley Port Authority are the founding partners for the initiative. Their five-year commitment unlocked nearly $2 million in state and federal funding to […]

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Nominations Open for Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award

Nominations are being accepted for the Advocacy in Action Award. It recognizes an Ohio Farm Bureau member who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to agricultural advocacy. This individual embodies the spirit of leadership, initiative, and commitment to advancing agriculture in Ohio. Applicants must be a member of a county Farm Bureau,18 years of age or older, and not currently serving as a trustee of the state board. You can submit nominations by August 10 by following a link on the Hardin […]

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