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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Announces That a Presidential Disaster Declaration Has Been Issued for The FEMA Individual Assistance Program as a Result of Tornadoes on March 14th

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that a Presidential Disaster Declaration has been issued for the FEMA Individual Assistance Program as a result of tornadoes on March 14, 2024.  The Presidential Disaster Declaration was issued for Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland, and Union counties. The declaration includes the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for all 88 Ohio counties. Governor DeWine sent a letter to President Joe Biden on March 29, 2024 requesting a federal disaster […]

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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Encouraging Ohioans to Review Their Energy Choice Options Ahead of Electricity Supply Price Changes

COLUMBUS, OHIO (May 2, 2024) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today is encouraging Ohioans to review their energy choice options ahead of electricity supply price changes taking place on June 1, 2024. Most customers of Ohio’s regulated electric distribution utilities can choose their own energy supplier. Customers who do not choose their own energy supplier or participate in their local government aggregation program have their electricity priced for them by their local utility, known as the “standard […]

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Seventh Annual In-Demand Jobs Week is Being Held May 6th through May 10th

Kenton, Ohio - The seventh annual In-Demand Jobs Week is being held, May 6-10, 2024. Part of a statewide celebration of jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand in Ohio. This year’s theme is “Ohio, the Heart of Opportunity,” highlighting the various opportunities available now and in the future in the state. Ohio’s most in-demand jobs range from healthcare, law enforcement, social services, accounting, manufacturing to technology. One trend seen across many of these careers is the need for training. […]

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

The month of May is National Stroke Awareness Month. The American Stroke Association says you can use the letters in FAST to spot a stroke. F stands for Face Drooping.  A is for Arm Weakness. S stands for Speech Difficulty and T is for time to call 9-1-1. A stroke is an emergency, and every minute counts, so call 9-1-1 immediately and note the time when any of the symptoms first appeared.

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State Rep. Jon Cross to Host Press Conference with Members of Governor Mike DeWine’s Administration on Legislation to Promote Seatbelt Safety

State Rep. Jon Cross will host a press conference with members of Governor Mike DeWine’s Administration on newly introduced legislation to promote seatbelt safety. The press conference will be held Wednesday, May 8th starting at 9:00am at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. The bill will specifically make the failure to wear a seatbelt or the failure to properly secure a child in the appropriate booster seat or seat belt a primary offense. Current law designates this as a secondary offense.

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Kenton Memorial Day Parade Set for Monday, May 27th

The City of Kenton Government, Kenton Lions Club  and Kenton Historic Courthouse District are planning a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27th. Lineup will be at 9:00am at the Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library. It will move out starting at 10:00am. From the library, the parade will move west on Columbus, turn left onto Cherry Street, then turn left on Franklin Street, then left on Jacob Parrott Boulevard and end at the TSC parking lot.

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OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is partnering with Prevention Awareness Support Services (PASS) to host a Mental Health First Aid class

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is partnering with Prevention Awareness Support Services (PASS) to host a Mental Health First Aid class. Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training provides skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help them connect them to the appropriate […]

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Kenton Swimming Pool is Having a Preseason Sale on Pool Passes

The Kenton Swimming Pool is having a preseason sale on pool passes. Starting now, you can secure your Summer Pool Passes at a discounted rate. A Family Pass that admits up to five members of a family is $125. Additional family members can be added for $35 each. The regular seasonal price of $150 will resume on May 27th. Individual Passes are $50, Senior Couple Passes for those 65 and over are and Senior Individual Passes are $40. Visit cityofkenton.com […]

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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Begins Today

The Month of May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month since warmer weather means an increase in motorcycles hitting the open road. Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart had this blunt advice for those operating a motorcycle, "Don’t be stupid, okay? Ride with common sense. Ride with safety in mind. I’ve seen a lot of people do some really dumb things on motorcycles because it’s fun or it’s cool. No, it’s not. Something bad is going to happen if you continue to […]

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