Kenton City School residents are being reminded that if the children in your household are currently receiving Free or Reduced meals, they will automatically be eligible for a new program called Summer EBT. This summer program will help families buy food during the summer when school is out. Your children will automatically be enrolled in the program, so you do not need to complete an application. If your children are […]
One or more rounds of storms are expected late this afternoon through the evening. According to the National Weather Service, strong to severe storms are likely. The primary threats are large hail and damaging winds. A few tornadoes will also be possible. Additional storms, a few strong to severe, will also be possible Wednesday evening into Wednesday night. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats. Heavy rain associated […]
Kenton City Schools 5th-8th Grade Band Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 7th at 5:30pm at the Kenton Middle School Auditorium. The bands will perform in grade level order. Please plan to attend the entire concert as the kids will be watching the other groups perform and will be dismissed after the entire concert has concluded. Students are to report to their specific rooms at 5:00pm.
In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is encouraging increased public awareness and usage of the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Launched in July 2022, the easy-to-remember, three-digit number provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or other severe emotional distress. Ohio 9-8-8 is a direct connection […]
Join the Hardin County Players for this red-carpet event to recognize and honor these hard working and talented student Thespians! All school productions vie for "Best Show"; as well as: Crew, Scenic Design, Creative Costuming, Comic Group; and in musical productions- Duet, Ensemble and Choreography. The TAB Awards will be held on May 21st at 6:30 pm at the Ada High School Auditorium. 2024 TAB Awards Individual Award Nominees (alphabetically […]
Each May, the Lupus Foundation of America unites communities to shed light on lupus, highlighting its impact while advocating for increased awareness of the disease and expanded support for lupus research and education programs. During Lupus Awareness Month in May, the Lupus Foundation of America will bring communities together to raise awareness of the disease that affects millions worldwide, and generate funds to bolster lupus research, educational programs and support […]
Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is hosting a Memorial Day Flag Coloring Contest. Coloring pages can be picked up at the library. Voting will be May 20th-23rd. Winners will be announced at their Summer Reading Program signup on May 24th. Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is located at 325 E. Columbus Street in Kenton.
Upper Scioto Valley Schools 7th and 8th Grade Band and Choir Spring Concert is on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. The doors will open for concert attendees at 6:00 PM. USV's 9th-12th Grade Band and Choir Spring Concert is on Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. The doors will open for concert attendees at 6:00 PM.
The 2024 Hardin County Fair Book has been finalized. It is available in digital form now on the Hardin County Fair website. It has been submitted to the printer, however print books will have limited copies. Only rules and the open-class section will be available in print. Exhibitors are encouraged to bookmark and utilize the online fair book. For more information or to view the digital Fair Book, please visit https://www.hardincountyfair.org/fair-book/.
