Summer Concert Series Returns to Downtown Kenton on July 4

The next Summer Concert series in downtown Kenton is this Saturday, July 4.The event will feature the band Lowest Point.Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership will be operating the beer tent Saturday evening.Rolling Fire Pizza & La Trailita Taco's y Mas LLC will be also be onsite.The Beer Garden and food service will begin at 5:00 p.m., and the concert will run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening.For more information and updates, check out Kenton Historic Courthouse District on Facebook.

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Governor DeWine Announces $15.5M in Brownfield Remediation Grants to Communities in 35 Counties

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $15.5 million in grants to help communities in 35 counties clean up contaminated properties and prepare them for redevelopment. The Department of Development is awarding this funding as part of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program. Today’s announcement includes nearly $8.4 million for 22 cleanup and remediation projects and $7.1 million for 41 assessment projects. In our region, $105,000 was awarded to Logan County, and […]

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Forest-Jackson Public Library Seeking Part-Time Employees

Two part-time positions are open at the Forest-Jackson Public Library. They are both for 8-20 hours per week, and some days, evening and weekends are required. You can visit the library at 102 West Lima Street in Forest for an application. You can also email a resume to forestlinrarydirector@gmail.com.

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Ridgemont Local School District Seeking Bus Driver

Ridgemont Local Schools The Ridgemont Local School District is accepting applications for a bus driver. Responsibilities include morning and afternoon bus routes, and possible field trips and extracurricular events. A bus driver position includes competitive wages, benefits and they will train you. Email a resume to Transportation Supervisor Robert Ball. His email addres is robert.ball@ridgemont.org.

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2026 Hardin County Fair Entries Now Open

Entries for the 2026 Hardin County Fair entries are now open. The process is the same as last year, except for one change. They are asking all exhibitors who are participating in the livestock sale to include add-ons and premium sale entries. In order to participate in the sale, be sure to add those two entries before you submit. A new tutorial video to walk you through the log in and entry process can be found on the Hardin County […]

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Warrant Issued Following Shots Fired Incident at Lima Meijer

Allen County (OH) Sheriff's Office Several persons of interest have emerged after an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred at the Meijer store in Lima this past Monday afternoon. According to a release, deputies from the Allen County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the store on Elida Road at around 4:10pm Monday in reference to shots fired in the store. Deputies and units from the Lima Police Department arrived on scene, secured and searched the store, but no suspects […]

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Findlay High School Graduate Isaac Weese Named 2026 Youtheatre Scholarship Recipient

Findlay, OH– The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) has named Isaac Weese, a 2026 graduate of Findlay High School, as the recipient of its 2026 Youtheatre College Scholarship. Weese, the son of David and Yukari Weese, plans to attend the University of Oklahoma this fall, where he will major in musical theatre. Recipients are selected based on their level of participation, years of involvement in MCPA’s Youtheatre program, and demonstrated growth in performing arts and technical production skills. […]

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Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck to Visit Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center Today

Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center, LLC The Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck is rolling into Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center later this afternoon. Officials invited the community to join them for some delicious treats. The truck will be onsite from 2 until 4 p.m. at the KNRC parking lot, located at 117 Jacob Parrott Blvd in Kenton. This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.

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Oates Veterinary Clinic Urges Pet Owners to Protect Animals During Heat Wave

Oates Veterinary Clinic is reminding owners to keep their pets indoors as much as possible during this heat wave. You should avoid leaving them outside for extended periods of time, and they note that 15 minutes can be too long. You should also avoid letting them walk on black top as much possible. Dogs and cats already run at a higher temperature than humans, so they can reach heat exhaustion or a heatstroke much quicker. The clinic would like to […]

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