Photo: Kenton City Schools Kenton City School first graders had a very special field trip to Althauser’s Farm recently. The students had the opportunity to explore the pumpkin patch, walk through the corn to look for deer tracks, learn about caring for bees and how to properly pick apples. The students were also able to taste treats at the pumpkin patch that included honey and apple cider. Althauser’s Pumpkin Patch […]
Photo: Bellefontaine Examiner UPDATED **4:00PM 9/30/24: Per the Bellefontaine Examiner: UPDATE: Amalina Powell, 16, who was report missing Sunday afternoon, has been found and is safe as of 3:50 p.m. Monday, Bellefontaine Police Chief Chris Marlow reported. The Bellefontaine Examiner broke news earlier today that a teen girl is currently missing in Logan County. The Bellefontaine Police Department is currently searching for a teenage girl who was reported missing on […]
The Wildcat JV football team claims an impressive 40-6 win against the Defiance Bulldogs in this morning's game at Robinson Field in Kenton.
Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Registrations are being accepted now for the next Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Economic Development Breakfast. It will be held Friday, October 18th at the Kenton Elks Lodge. The featured speaker is Bill Burkett, Senior Project Manager of Regional Growth Partnership- JobsOhio. Burkett will talk about the Small Business Grant Program. The bi-monthly meetings are a great way to learn about economic […]
Photo: Marion, Ohio Police Department The Marion Police Department is offering a Women's Self-Defense course. It is in partnership with the Marion County Sheriff's Office's Victims Assistance Program. Participants will have classroom time and learn basic self-defense and situational awareness. The course will consist of 4 classes, and each class will be 2 and a half hours. They will be held October 28th and 29th and November 6th and 7th. […]
Photo: Marysville Police Division High school students who are interested in a future career in law enforcement are encouraged to participate in the Marysville Police Division's Public Safety Cadet Program. The program gives hands-on experience, training, and insights into the world of policing. It is open to high school students, and they meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6pm until 8pm. There is no cost […]
Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce A Grand Opening celebration was held Thursday evening for Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio- Hardin County. The celebration included a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. The office opened at 229 North Main Street in Ada. The new location will allow the program to grow and thrive. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of West […]
Photo: Courtesy of OhioHealth Construction on a nearly $6 million dollar renovation is now underway for OhioHealth Marion General Hospital’s emergency department. Over the course of four phases, the space will be transformed to enhance efficiency and patients’ experience with a focus on improving comfort, safety, and security. “We are excited to officially break ground on this major renovation,” said Jim Parobek, president of Marion General Hospital. “This is […]
A two-vehicle crash occurred Thursday morning at the intersection of East Franklin and High Streets in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 31-year-old James Downey, of Kenton, was driving north on High Street, and he attempted to turn left onto Franklin. In the intersection, his car struck a vehicle being operated by 72-year-old Steven Stewart, of Kenton, who was driving south on High and crossing Franklin […]
