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Photo: Kenton City Schools 7th Grade Students from Kenton Middle School had the opportunity to attend a three day camp recently at Ohio Camp Heartland in Morrow County. Located among 360 acres, Heartland’s facilities provided an excellent chance for students to enjoy the beautiful weather while participating in an array of outdoor activities. The students were able to participate in an array of outdoor activities that helped to build their […]

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a Part-Time Kennel Technician/Support Worker for The Marion County Dog Pound located at 2252 Richland Road in Marion, Ohio. Working hours will be on Mondays and Saturdays with additional hours as needed. The schedule is subject to change due to availability. Responsibilities include: providing information to the public on the adoption of animals, general office support for the pound, cleaning kennels, feeding and […]

Credit: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center inducted the school’s largest class into the National Technical Honor Society this week. 70 students were welcomed into the society on May 7, 2024. To be inducted, students must meet the criteria of membership, which includes having at least a 3.5 GPA, meeting attendance requirements, and having the approval and recommendation of instructional staff. NTHS is an organization devoted to […]

Credit: City of Kenton The Kenton Tree Commission launched a new Facebook page. It is the go-to spot for everything trees within the City of Kenton. The Kenton Tree Commission gathers every month in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just starting, you might find something that sparks your interest or an area where you can lend your expertise. Visit Kenton Tree Commission […]

Credit: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Despite the rain, over 100 runners and walkers took part in the 2nd Annual Hi-Point Hustle 5K at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. Organized by the Health Careers Academy and Exercise Science students, this event raised $3,500 for the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio. Each year, students from the Health Careers Academy and Exercise Science programs collaborate to organize this event and select […]

Credit: Indian Lake State Park Indian Lake State Park and the Ohio Division of Wildlife are holding a free youth fishing derby on June 15th. Registration will open at 9:00 on that Saturday morning at the Old Field Beach Bridge Shelter, with the derby beginning at 9:30am. Participants should bring their own fishing poles, bait, and chairs. The event is open to youth under 16, and they must be accompanied […]

Credit: Indian Lake State Park A wood debris drop-off site located at the helipad parking lot location along State Route 366 at Indian Lake is now closed. After the March 14th tornado, the area had been temporarily used to help with cleanup efforts allowing residents, contractors and volunteers to drop off tornado-related wood debris. Due to the progress in clean up, this site is no longer needed. Residents are now […]

Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District is hiring EMS providers. The positions are for 2nd shift, 3rd shift and weekends. Basic EMT or Higher is required. UAN and Payroll experience are also required. Contact the station at 419-757-7045, Monday through Friday between 7am and 3pm to apply or for more information.

Students in the Sophomore Youth Leadership program attended a graduation ceremony on Wednesday. The ceremony was held at Mid- Ohio Energy in Kenton. The presenter was Zach Jansen, owner of Scooters Coffee in Kenton. After the graduation ceremony, the students enjoyed a treat from Scooter's. The United Way of Hardin County organized the sophomore youth program.