Hit-and-Run Involving Amish Buggy Reported South of Kenton

Hit-and-Run Involving Amish Buggy Reported South of Kenton

A hit/skip accident involving an Amish buggy and a car occurred at around 5:20 Sunday evening on State Right 31 near County Road 190 south of Kenton. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, a northbound tan colored Honda struck the buggy and then left the scene. There were some tan Honda parts found at the scene. The vehicle will have damage on the driver's side and will be missing the front portion along the wheel well. This […]

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Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center Seeking Candy Donations for Community Easter Egg Hunt

Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking candy donations for its Community Easter Egg Hunt. Donations can be dropped off at 117 Jacob Parrot Boulevard in Kenton. You can call 419-674-4197 if you have any questions. The Community Easter Egg Hunt, which will also include a Craft and Vendor Show will run from 9am until noon on Saturday, March 28.

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Marysville Fire Marshal Visits Ohio Hi-Point Career Center EMT Students

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center The Fire Marshal from the Marysville Fire Division spoke to students at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center last week. Brandon Rutherford spoke to EMT students about career pathways and professionalism in public service. As preparations are underway for next school year, seats are still available in the one-year EMT and Fire programs. Incoming seniors can apply for the program by clicking here.

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Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimists to Host Walk for Women on Saturday

Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimist International Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimists are once again teaming up with Iron Fit Gym to sponsor Walk for Women this Saturday, March 7. The Walk for Women is a worldwide event that celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, observed on March 8. The Kenton club joins clubs from throughout the world to raise awareness for Soroptimist’s mission and to reach out and engage the community. Women, men, young and old are invited to this free event […]

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ONU College of Pharmacy Recognizes Greek Award Recipients

Ohio Northern University Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy celebrated members of the College of Pharmacy recently. The Annual Greek Awards was officiated by pharmacy students Rachel Ingle, President of Order of Omega, and Blaine Brownfield, Vice President of Order of Omega. Award recipients were Natalie DiPietro-Mager – Faculty Member of the Year, Isaiah Goliver – New Member Scholar of the Year and Parker George – Greek Man of the Year. These awards reflect […]

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Ohio State Artist Laureate to Speak at Ohio State Lima on Thursday

The Ohio State University’s artist laureate for 2025-26, will be at Ohio State Lima this Thursday, March 5. The speaker, Kate Shannon, is an associate professor in the Department of Art at The Ohio State University. Kate Shannon will discuss how to use historical photos in teaching, research, and creative work. The one hour program will begin at 12:40 pm in the HCF Conference Room 106 in the Perry Webb Student Life Building on the OSU Lima campus. This event is […]

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Hardin County Ag Society to Meet Wednesday in Kenton

The Hardin County Ag Society will meet this Wednesday, March 4. Items under new business on the agenda include March and April Rentals and P&R Communications quote for radio use during the fair. The March meeting is scheduled to start at 7 Wednesday evening. It will be held in the Fair Office at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. To view the full agenda for March's meeting, please click here.

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Township Road 190/State Route 15 Intersection Permanently Closed in Hancock County

Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation The intersection of Township Road 190 at State Route 15 in Hancock County is permanently closed starting today. Barrels and barricades will be placed at the intersection to eliminate access to State Route 15. Work to remove the pavement, cut in the ditch, and install right-of-way fence will follow as weather permits. The work is a planned phase following the construction of the County Road 193 overpass. For more information on the closure, please click […]

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Obituary for Lara “Donna” (Martin) Price

Donna PriceDecember 24, 1967 - February 26, 2026 Lara “Donna” (Martin) Price, age 58, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on December 24, 1967 in Lima, Ohio to Tom Parks and Mary Martin. Donna married Steve Price on May 1, 2004 and he survives in Kenton. Also surviving are her five sons and daughter: Brandon Spradlin of Dunkirk, Luke Price of Kenton, Dustin […]

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