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Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at the 180th Fighter Wing

Congressman Bob Latta with students accepted to military service academies.From left to right: Jack Buell, Adam Buell, Michele Smith, Eli Chevalier, Congressman Latta.Photo: Office of Congressman Bob Latta SWANTON, OH —  Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District who have been accepted to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies during a ceremony at the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. Each student was nominated by Congressman Latta and has received an appointment to […]

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Governor DeWine Visits Marr/Cook Elementary School to Continue OhioSEE Tour and Celebrate Science of Reading Achievement

Photo: Office of Ohio Governor Mike Dewine (GOSHEN, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited Marr/Cook Elementary School in Clermont County today for a special event celebrating the school’s exceptional work to help their students see their best and read their best. Marr/Cook Elementary School earned the 2026 Governor’s Science of Reading Champions Award for their work in literacy education. Additionally, Goshen Local School District opted to participate in the Governor’s new OhioSEE children’s eyesight program, which is bringing crucial vision services directly to the […]

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Benjamin Logan Juniors Host “Prom Like It’s 1989” at Mad River Mountain

Caroline Spriggs was named Prom Queen, and Blake Zoldak was crowned Prom King. Lydia Johnson was recognized as Prom Princess, and Keegan Lacher was named Prom Prince.Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan High School juniors hosted a memorable evening as they presented the 2026 prom, themed “Prom Like It’s 1989,” on May 2 at Mad River Mountain’s Loft. The event took place from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and brought students together for a night filled with music, celebration, […]

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Todd Daquino Speaks to Kenton Rotary, Highlights Growth of Performing Arts Program

Photo: Kenton Rotary The choir teacher and vocal music department lead at Kenton High school spoke recently to Kenton Rotary.  In his 13th year in the district, Todd Daquino said he is excited about what comes next with the new school and the state of the art Performing Arts Center.  Daquino stated that the PAC is not just for the students and the school, but for the community.  The Kenton Cup Show Choir Competition was hosted for the first time, […]

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United Way of Hardin County Annual Meeting Set for May 14

United Way of Hardin County -Ohio United Way of Hardin County's Annual Meeting will take place on May 14th. It will start at 4:30 p.m. at Mid-Ohio in Kenton. All are invited to attend the meeting where 2025-26 campaign successes will be shared and partners and volunteers will be celebrated. That will be followed by the Bonnie McBride Pie Auction.  For more information and updates, visit their event page here.

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KCS Offering Free Summer Meals for Children

Kenton City Schools Kenton City Schools will be offering free summer meals. Kids ages one through 18 can eat for free using one of two options. They can eat lunch at the Mary Lou Johnson Library from noon until 12:30 Monday through Thursday, starting June 1 until July 16. The second option is 5-day meal packs that will be available for pick up on Wednesdays. Children cannot receive both options. Each elementary and middle school student will be receiving a […]

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office to Host Youth Disc Golf Event

Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion,OH Marion County Sheriff's Office announced that it will be holding a family-friendly, youth-oriented disc golf game later this month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on May 23 at the Ohio State Marion Campus. A limited supply of disc golf frisbee kits are available and will be provided free of charge for anybody that does not have their own and would like to stop out and play a game. They […]

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Hardin County Retired Teachers Association to Meet May 15 at Kenton Elks

The Hardin County Retired Teacher Association will meet on May 15 at noon at the Kenton Elks for a luncheon meeting. The speaker is Ohio Retired Teacher Association Director Robin Rayfield who will inform the latest about STRS. The hostess committee is Madelyn Lowery, Holly Ruhlen, and Melanie Kindell. Please RSVP by May 8 to Kindell at 567-674-9540.The menu for lunch is chicken or tuna croissant, applesauce, cottage cheese, beverages, and dessert. The cost is $12.Monetary donations are suggested to […]

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Obituary for Terry Richard Shirk

Terry Richard Shirk, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at The Ohio State University Medical Center Inpatient Hospice Unit.  Terry was born on July 20, 1949, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Joyce Carpenter.  He graduated from Kenton Senior High School in 1967 and went on to proudly serve his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War, serving from 1967 to 1971.  On December 30, 1968, […]

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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