The 113th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic is a little over a week away. A parade will kick things off at 9:30am on Saturday, August 8. Flag raising is set to start at 10:30am at the Band Shelter and then you can get ready for a full day of family fun. There will be vendors, games, kids’ zone, hourly prize drawings starting at noon, entertainment throughout the day, main prize drawing at 5pm, and the day will finish up with […]
Carey Fest The 2026 Carey Fest will take place August 6-8. Numerous activities will be taking place each day of the event. There will be a variety of family friendly activities taking place including inflatables, games, bounce houses, and Romick Railway train rides. Throughout the multi-day festival, attendees can enjoy a variety of contests and competitions, along with a wide selection of food trucks offering something for everyone. On Friday evening, Electrik Circus will be performing at the beer garden […]
Kenton Police Department Kenton's National Night Out takes place Tuesday, August 4. Activities will take place from 6:00-9:00 that evening at the Kenton Municipal Pool, and swimming is $2 per person. Local first responders participating are the Kenton Police Department, Kenton Fire Department, Hardin County Sheriff's Office and BKP Ambulance District. The Hawaiian themed Luau event will feature an evening of fun, food, and community as its strengthen the relationship between first responders and the families they serve. There will […]
Kenton Soccer Association Kenton Soccer Association announced that they will be purchasing two brand-new goals thanks to donations from three local businesses. FLR Insurancenter, Quest Federal Credit Union, and Stillwater Metal made the donations. Several of the goals were damaged earlier this year and replacing them became one of KSA's biggest priorities. The new goals are expected to be on the field this season. KSA also thanked Mark Schwemer for purchasing new nets for the U12 and U15 goals. Schwemer, […]
Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold the next Community Coffee will be held next week. It will start at 8am Tuesday, August 4 in the Alliance Conference Room at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. Michelle Stockwell of Lima SAFY Behavioral Health will be the featured guest speaker. Those attending will be able to get the latest community updates and connect with fellow community members during the open Questiona dn Answer and networking time. To RSVP for the […]
The parents of the Kenton High School golf teams are inviting the community to support the program during the 4th Annual KHS Golf Teams Fundraiser on Sunday, August 9. The event will be held at Memorial Park Golf Club, located at 15906 State Route 309, Kenton, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The outing features 18 holes of golf, four-person teams, and lunch for participants. Prizes will include cash payouts based on the number of entries, a 50/50 drawing, a […]
Hardin County Real Estate Tax payments are due Wednesday, August 5. Manufactured Home Tax payments are also due the same day. Property owners can view tax amounts on the Hardin County Auditor's website. Taxes paid within 10 days past the due date are subject to a 5% penalty. Taxes paid after 10 days are subject to a 10% penalty. The Treasurer’s Office is located on the second floor of the Courthouse, and the phone number is 419-674-2246.
A man and a woman from Columbus were arrested after a search warrant was served at a residence in Lakeview on Wednesday. According to a release from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, the warrant was served at 11510 Blackhawk Path after an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of narcotics in the Chippewa Park area. Tony Troiano was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and Kelley Kirtos was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Both are being held in the Logan County Jail, […]
A Detroit, Michigan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection to a fatal hit and run crash that occurred this past Tuesday morning near Waldo in Marion County. According to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers with the Patrol’s Special Response Team arrested 47-year-old Devon R. Kennedy at a residence in Columbus. Kennedy was transported to the Franklin County Corrections Center where he is being held on a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide. He will be arraigned […]
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