Kenton Rotary Learns About MESA’s Global Medical Supply Mission

Kenton Rotary Learns About MESA’s Global Medical Supply Mission

Barney Beckman, Rotarian and MESA Program Speaker joined local Kenton Rotarian Scott Johnson to enlighten the group about MESA. Mr. Beckman has been involved with Rotary for over 22 years and is an avid bicyclist and is passionate about service. He has volunteered for disaster relief services, the YMCA and currently helps with the West Ohio Food Bank, Challenged Champions Horse Therapy and MESA. MESA stands for Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad and as founded in 1981 by Northwest Ohio […]

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Kenton Mural Project Celebrated at Hillcrest Lanes Ceremony

Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Revitalize Kenton and Ohio Arts Council held a public unveiling and dedication ceremony Sunday afternoon at Hillcrest Lanes in Kenton. New murals, which include a Welcome to Kenton greeting for eastbound motorists coming into town on State Route 309 to see, and the business logo on the east side of the building, were dedicated. Mural volunteers gathered for a group photo, and a reception in the former Barrel Lounge took place after the mural viewing. […]

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Kenton Elementary Seeks Veteran Photos for Veterans Day Slideshow

On Veteran's Day November 11, Kenton Elementary School is looking to honor the brave men and women who have served the country. KES families are invited to submit photos of veterans in their families to be featured in a special Veterans Day slideshow. You can email a photo of your veteran to earlj@kentoncityschools.org and include their name, branch of military service, and the name of the KES student. The submission deadline is November 6.

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Dunkirk Field of Honors Receives Inaugural Outstanding Park Award

Keep Hardin County Beautiful (KHCB) recently created a new award category to recognize the exceptional efforts behind Dunkirk Field of Honors war memorial. The inaugural Outstanding Park Award was presented to the Village of Dunkirk Council in appreciation of its vision, dedication, and commitment to honoring local veterans. KHCB member Ron Smith strongly advocated recognizing this remarkable park, inspiring the organization to establish the new award category. The park stands as a shining example of a community working together to […]

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Kenton Optimist Club to Host Annual Halloween Costume Contest and Parade October 31

The Optimist Club of Kenton-Central Hardin County will hold their annual Halloween Costume Contest and Parade in downtown Kenton on Saturday, October 31 at 2:30 pm. Prior to the parade, the costume judging will begin at 2:00 pm and parade line-up at 2:20 pm. This year’s contest and parade line-up will be held in the parking lot of the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library, located at the corner of East Carrol and North Cherry Streets in Kenton. The […]

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Upper Scioto Valley Hosts Annual Hardin County College Fair

Upper Scioto Valley School District Upper Scioto Valley hosted their annual Hardin County College Fair last week. Over 40 colleges were in attendance. The students were able to get a variety college brochures and take home a wide range of information. The Midwest Regional Educational Service Center helped organize the event.

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A Salute to Service: Benjamin Logan to Honor Veterans at Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO — Benjamin Logan Local Schools will welcome local veterans and their guests for its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Benjamin Logan High School. Hosted by Benjamin Logan Student Government, this long standing tradition will begin with a complimentary, student-prepared Veterans Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by the ceremony at 8:45 a.m. This year's guest speaker, Greta Batton, a 1987 Benjamin Logan graduate and 26-year United States Air Force veteran, will return to her […]

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Hardin County Chamber Hosts Economic Development Breakfast Meeting

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance held an Economic Development breakfast meeting this past Friday morning. Nick Lund, Legislative Aide to Rep. Ty Mathews from Ohio’s 83rd District, shared key updates on Representative Mathews' current legislative work and the state capital budget. Mike Augenstein, Director of Workforce Solutions at Marion Technical College, highlighted strategic workforce solutions, featuring pre-employment testing, mobile training lab, and AI integration. To stay connected and informed, explore the Alliance’s meetings, […]

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Kenton School Board to Consider Personnel Items at Tonight’s Meeting

Kenton City Schools' Board of Education will meet this evening. Several personnel items are on the agenda. They include approving a supplemental contract employment for Noah Eikenbary, Kenton High School Head Wrestling coach for the 2026-27 school year. Approval of the written retirement resignation of Angela Kimmel, Kenton Elementary School kindergarten teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-27 school year, is also on the agenda. She has been with Kenton City Schools for 20 years and has taught for […]

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