Box Tops Program Supports Kenton Elementary Activities

Box Tops Program Supports Kenton Elementary Activities

Kenton Elementary School PTO Shopping with the Box Tops for Education app can help support Kenton Elementary student activities. All you have to do is download the app and scan your receipts. You can use code VMKB9MDT when you join to earn 50 Bonus Box Tops. Kenton Elementary's goal is to raise $500 for student activities. For questions, please contact Amy Steinman at steinman.amy@icloud.com. For more updates, be sure to follow Kenton Elementary School PTO on Facebook.

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North Union to Honor Military, First Responders at Appreciation Night

North Union High School North Union High School is sponsoring Military and First Responder Appreciation Night during the home football game against Benjamin Logan on Friday, October 2. As a way to thank them for their service, all active military, veterans and first responders, with service ID, will receive free admission into the game. They will also receive a voucher for the concession stand. Special recognition for the individuals will be made during the game.

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Alger Events Committee Planning Fall Fling, Seeks Community Volunteers

The Village of Alger The Alger Events Committee is working on bringing back family fun in the village. Residents who would like to be part of the team are encouraged to attend the next meeting at the Ray Brown Memorial Park on September 15 at 5:30 pm. The committee is planning the first big event, which is Fall Fling on October 3 at the park in Alger. The day will feature a car show, vendors, hayrides, food trucks and more, […]

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Bellefontaine Firefighters Earn Rope Rescue Technician Certifications

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Forest’s Elwood Motorsports Claims Weekend Championship at MCC

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Hardin County Residents Asked to Help Shape County’s Future Through 2055

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Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Phone Scam

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