Ada Native Returns Home as Village Administrator

Ada Native Returns Home as Village Administrator

Village of Ada The Village of Ada welcomed Casey Smith as their new Village Administrator. The Ada native and Ada High School graduate brings nearly a decade of municipal experience from the City of Lima's Utilities Department, along with a strong background in public service and community engagement. After earning her degree from Ohio Northern University and building a successful career serving others, Smith is returning home to help lead the community she loves. Smith is committed to supporting ongoing […]

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Obituary for Sharon Jordan

Sharon Jordan 79of Kenton Graveside services for Sharon Jordan will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements.Sharon passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 4, 1947, in St. Mary’s, Ohio, to the late James and Edith (Boise) Jeffries. She married Robert Jordan and he preceded her in death on July 6, 2019.She is survived by her daughter, Angela Radcliffe of Kenton; […]

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Obituary for Gerald “Jerry” Fraber

Gerald "Jerry" Fraber 92of Mt. Victory Funeral services for Gerald "Jerry" Fraber, age 92, of Kenton, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory. Burial will follow at Hale Cemetery. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home two hours prior to the services.Jerry passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Trustwell Blanchard Place in Kenton. He was born on January 3, 1934, in Mt. Victory to […]

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Obituary for Claude “Mike” Stinson Sr.

Claude "Mike" Stinson Sr., 74, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born October 27, 1951, in Kenton, Ohio, to Claude and Marlene Jean (Treen) Stinson.He is survived by his daughters; Shannon (Allen) Miller, Candi (David) Sprague, Chelsea (Ryan) Kindell, Skylaur (Chuck) Brown, KC (Jeremiah) Brown-Stinson, and, brothers; Gordon Stinson, and John Stinson, twelve grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Terri (Smith) Stinson, and son; Michael Stinson Jr.Mike was a semi-truck driver, […]

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Lima Area Concert Band to Present “Sounds of Sousa” Concert

Hardin Northern Local School District The Lima Area Concert Band is doing a Sounds of Sousa concert this Saturday, June 20. It will start at 7:30pm at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima. Tickets at $15, but students of any age are free. Luke Price, Hardin Northern’s John Philip Sousa Award Recipient, will be there performing with the concert band.

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Wes Holly Show Coming to Mary Lou Johnson Library

Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library The Wes Holly Show is coming to Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library on Monday, June 29. This is a fun patriotic show about being friends, magic, music, juggling and other surprises. It will start at 5:30pm at the library located at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton.

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OhioHealth Reaches Agreement with DOJ and Ohio AG

COLUMBUS, Ohio – OhioHealth has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Ohio Attorney General to end litigation over language in certain managed care contracts. OhioHealth does not admit any wrongdoing in the agreement, and maintains their contracting practices were and are lawful and appropriate. OhioHealth will not pay penalties, fines or damages. The contract provisions in question date back as far as two decades and were designed to provide protections to OhioHealth from specific insurance […]

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Kenton Missionary Alliance Church to Host Ice Cream Social

Kenton Missionary Alliance Church is having an ice cream social on Saturday, July 11. It will take place from 4:30 until 6:30 pm at 15436 State Route 309 in Kenton. This is open to the public, and free will donations will be accepted. The proceeds will fund Kenton Missionary Alliance Church food pantry.

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New Playground Taking Shape at Upper Scioto Valley School

Upper Scioto Valley School District The new playground at Upper Scioto Valley School is taking shape. School officials stated that the space will soon provide students with even more opportunities for play, exploration, and outdoor fun. They added that they can't wait to see the students enjoying the new addition to campus. More updates will be provided on the Upper Scioto Valley School District's Facebook page as it gets closer to completion.

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