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Kenton School Board to Meet This Evening

Kenton City Schools Board of Education will conduct its June meeting this evening. On the agenda, is approval of the 3-year Ohio Association of Public Employees agreement for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. A resolution for authorizing sale at public auction of property, including Glendale Park on Oak Street, and other miscellaneous items. A three-year contract for Treasurer Jill Smith awaits Board approval. The Board will also take care of numerous personnel items, including the written resignation of […]

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State Route 37 in Hancock County Closed for Paving Project

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a closure on State Route 37 in Hancock County for paving operations beginning today. The closure is expected to last approximately 25 days, with an anticipated reopening date of July 10. Motorists should plan for additional travel time and use the detour route, which is approximately 16.4 miles and will add about 10 miles of travel distance. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area, follow all posted signs, and allow extra […]

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Obituaries

Services for James McCalla

A graveside service for James McCalla will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Ridgeway Cemetery. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary was run at an earlier date. 

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Obituary for Phyllys M. Newland

Phyllys M. Newland, 91 of Mount Victory, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.  She was born February 16, 1935, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Carl and Dorothy (Zickafoose) Sheldon.  Phyllys is survived by her husband, Ora Newland and recently celebrated their 73rd year of marriage. Phyllys is also survived by her three sons, David (Teresa) Newland and Michael Newland both of Mount Victory and Thomas (Pamela) Newland of Kenton, grandchildren Shane Newland, Aaron (Jill) Newland, Carrie Newland, Dustin […]

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Obituary for Kenneth Steven “Tiny” Holbrook

Kenneth Steven "Tiny" Holbrook, 50, of Kenton, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on September 26, 1975, in Ft. Myers, Florida, to Ken (Teresa) Holbrook of Kenton and Debby Cook of Ft. Myers, both of whom survive. Also surviving are his daughter, Izabelle Teipen of New Albany, Indiana; a sister, Angela Holbrook of Kenton; and brothers, Philip (Jessie) Vincent and Kerry Holbrook, both of Kenton. He is also survived by […]

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Two-Vehicle Crash Reported in Kenton

A two vehicle crash occurred this past Saturday morning in Kenton. According to information on the Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, the crash was reported at 9am at the intersection of East Columbus and High Street. Angela Fay, of Kenton, was cited for a stop sign violation. No other information is available at this time.

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Rural Forest Man Injured in Hancock County Crash

A rural Forest man was injured in a one vehicle crash that occurred this past Saturday evening in Hancock County. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Edward Boes lost control of his vehicle while driving south on County Road 23. The vehicle ended up off the left side of the road where it struck a culvert. Boes was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay with suspected serious injuries. He was cited for a reasonable […]

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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Marion Man

A 30-year-old Marion man was killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred over the weekend in the City of Marion. According to a release from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Linken J. Tyler lost control of the motorcycle while traveling north on Presidential Drive. Tyler was thrown from the motorcycle after it went off the road and struck the curb. He was taken to Marion General Hospital and then flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus […]

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