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Photo: Kenton City Schools Positive Peer Advocates members planned and recently held a successful Mindfulness Day at Kenton Middle School. PPA is a student-led organization that is dedicated to raising mental health awareness and promoting suicide prevention at KMS.  Mindfulness is the practice of focusing your attention on the present moment with an attitude of openness, curiosity, and non-judgment. It involves being fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, […]

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is conducting a survey to help them identify traffic safety concerns and obtain feedback about your interactions with the agency. The anonymous survey can be found here. This survey takes approximately five minutes to complete and was designed to be used as a platform for organizational learning. It asks specific questions related to traffic safety issues and previous interactions with OSP employees.

Photo: Kenton Historic Courthouse District A full day of Christmas events will be taking place in downtown Kenton on Saturday, December 7. Main Street Promotions is sponsoring a Photo Spot at the Old City Hall Antique Mall at 224 West Columbus Street, where you can stop by from noon until 2pm for a free photo with Santa. The Christmas Cookie Walk will be from 10am until 1pm, and paid registrations […]

The Allen County Museum and Historical Society will host their 52nd Annual "Christmas Tree Festival" from December 4th through December 8th. The holiday tradition is a partnership between the Allen County Museum, Allen County Master Gardeners and the Johnny Appleseed Park District. The event will feature over 100 trees and wreaths decorated by local businesses and organizations. There will also be plenty of family-friendly activities taking place as well. The […]

Students can jump start their career in Ohio-Hi Point's Exercise Science Program. They gain hands-on experience by earning certifications like their NASM personal trainer certification, physical therapy tech certification, and lifeguarding certification. OHP's application is now open and available at ohiohipoint.com/apply. For more information, visit the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center's Facebook page.

Photo: St. John's Church A piano concert will be held this Sunday, December 1st. The 88 Keys for the Sounds of the Season is being held to benefit Celebrate Recovery. It will feature a special performance by Teresa Secord Broseke. The concert will start at 3pm on December 1st at St. John’s Church, located at 211 East Carroll Street in Kenton. The church has plans to live stream the event […]

On behalf of Indian Lake Local Schools, the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center is currently seeking applications for the position of Treasurer. The existing Treasurer, Colleen Reprogle, is leaving the district on July 31st after 30 years of service with the district. Interested candidates must submit a letter emphasizing qualifications and reason for interest, a current resume, a current copy of an Ohio Treasurer License or indication of ability to […]

Photo: Wyandot County Historical Society The Wyandot County Historical Society's Christmas Open House will be held Saturday, December 7. It will run from 2pm until 8pm at 130 South 7th Street in Upper Sandusky. The museum and schoolhouse will be decorated with Christmas trees, holiday decor and greenery. You can purchase items at the gift shop and raffle tickets for Holiday items. Treat bags will be available for all children. […]

The Hardin County Veteran’s Holiday Food Voucher Outreach Program is available for all needy veterans and widows. The veteran must bring in proof of honorable or under honorable service via their DD214 and must have served on active duty for other than training. The widow must bring in the death certificate, marriage license and proof of the veteran’s military service. Lastly, proof of residency for the last 90 days as […]