The Hardin County Board of Elections office will be closed this Friday, July 10. The closure is to allow the staff, Director and Deputy Director to attend the O.A.E.O Northwest Regional Meeting. The BOE office is located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton. It is scheduled to reopen Monday, July 13.
The Hardin County Board of Elections sent out a notice over the holiday weekend advising the community to be aware of a letter that some residents have received in the mail. The letter shows it’s an Election Notice with a return address of P.O. Box 7052 Alexandria, Virginia. Its labeled Time Sensitive: Immediate Action Requested. Also printed on the envelope are the words, “Official Document Enclosed. Do Not Attempt to Interfere With Delivery of This Letter” and “Electronic Service Requested.” […]
Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on July 4th, 2026, at approximately 10:42 PM. The crash occurred on Likens-Chapel Road near Fairground Road in MarionTownship, Marion County.Sandra Sayre, age 46 of Marion, was parked in a 2009 Mercedez-Benz M-Class, facing northbound on Likens-Chapel Road. Her vehicle was struck in the rear by a 2003 Ford Ranger, operated by Timothy Best, age 66, of Marion. Ms. […]
Peggy Pifer Neal, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in Kenton, Ohio. She was a fiercely independent, resilient, and deeply loving woman who lived a beautiful life defined by grace, achievement, and an unwavering devotion to her family.Born in Kenton, Ohio on December 14, 1936, Peggy learned the values of strength and independence from a very young age. As a proud cheerleader at Kenton High School, class of 1954, she cherished the wonderful, lifelong friendships she forged […]
Steven D. Hites, age 76, of Kenton Steven Douglas Hites passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on September 20, 1949, in Kenton to the late Raymond C. and Estella C. (Black) Hites.Steven served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps, completing two tours in Vietnam, and later retired from Whirlpool in Marion. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed maintaining his yard, listening to country music, and watching his […]
Kathryn M. Craig 84of Kenton A celebration of life for Kathryn will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements.Kathryn passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1942, in Kenton to the late Delbert and Pauline (Chamberlain) Baum. On January 8, 1966, she married Stephen D. Craig, who preceded her in death on May 10, 2014.She is survived by […]
Visitation for Kevin Allen Blair will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton.Kevin passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 15, 1989, in Marion, Ohio, to Terry Blair and Cynthia (Morrison) Sanford.He is survived by his father, Terry (Chris Pemberton) Blair of LaRue; his mother, Cindy (Brett) Sanford of Kenton; wife, Deanna Bower of Wapakoneta, daughter, Natalie Davenport […]
Kenton City Schools Music Department While summer break means a pause in regular rehearsals, several members of the Kenton High School Band are continuing to sharpen their musical talents through special performance opportunities and camps. Tate Ketcham, a percussionist, participated in the Buckeye Boys State Band under the direction of Jeff Jordan. Cameron Fox, who plays tenor and baritone saxophone, attended the Bowling Green State University Jazz Camp for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, percussionist Trevor Roesner took part in […]
Hardin County Fair Aaron Tippin and Chris Cagle are coming to the 2026 Hardin County Fair. The concert will start at 7:00 p.m. on September 12 and is being brought to you by Quest Federal Credit Union. Tickets on sale now at hardincountyfair.org.
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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.
