University of Findlay Theatre Program Presents Disney’s Newsies

Seize the day by joining the University of Findlay Theatre Program for its production of “Disney’s Newsies.” Showtimes at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts will be on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. The large, 38-member cast is comprised entirely of students, the vast majority of them attending University of Findlay. Tickets are on sale at the Center’s box office at 200 West Main […]

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Obituaries

Charles Junior Wallace

Charles Junior Wallace, 75, of Kenton passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was born on October 31, 1943 in Kenton to the late William and Theresa E. (Yohn) Wallace. He married Madalene Coyer and they divorced. He then married Lisa Porter and they also divorced. On May 21, 2009, Charles married Vickie Miller and she survives. He is also survived by his children: Jeanie (Gary) Brill of West Mansfield, and Tracey Wallace and Chad […]

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Sports

KMS Wresting Team Defeats Defiance

The Kenton Middle School wrestling team came away with a win over Defiance 41-40 last night in a home dual match. Both teams were knotted up at 40-40 after all the matches and tie-breaker criteria was used to determine the final outcome with Kenton on top. Both teams had the same amount of pins, defaults and major decisions; but Kenton had more first points awarded in each match by 9-4 to break the tie and defeat Defiance. Kenton won five […]

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Defiance Defeats Kenton in Wrestling Match Monday

The Kenton High School Coed Varsity Wrestling team fell to Defiance High School 53-19 Monday night. Four Wildcats were victorious over the Bulldogs. Carter Bays beat Dominic Tracy with a pin fall at the 2:50 mark in the second period. Josh Davis recorded his first varsity win with a 6-5 decision over Keaton Linebrink. Ethan Manns earned a major decision win over Alex Hoeffel. Manns racked up 11 unanswered points in a 11-0 win. Noah Eikenbary won by forfeit.

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News

Judge Makes Ruling in Pilkington Case

A Logan County judge has made a key ruling in a case involving a woman who is charged with killing her three young sons. The Bellefontaine Examiner reported that Judge Mark S. O'Connor ruled that most of the interview of Brittany Pilkington can be used at her trial. The judge however also ruled that a final interview conducted by authorities from the Bellefontaine Police Department cannot be used because of the length of the interrogations, which left Pilkington […]

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News

Traffic Fatalities Decrease in 2018

(Findlay) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting a nine percent decrease in traffic fatalities last year according to provisional statistics. In 2018, 1,071 people lost their lives on Ohio’s roads as compared to 1,179 in 2017. Unbelted traffic fatalities declined by 10 percent. In 2018, 419 people died in crashes when safety belts were available but not in use. Troopers issued more than 137,000 seat belt citations to increase awareness and compliance with Ohio’s seat belt laws. The […]

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Weekly Soroptimist Winner Announced; Meeting Set

KENTON-Hardin Co. Soroptimist International announced the Club 250 winner for week 10. Anita Craig will receive $100. Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls. Soroptimist International will have its February meeting this Thursday at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Community Room in Kenton. There is a new time for this meeting only, due to a conflict. Social will begin at 5:00 pm with light snacks and meeting will begin […]

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News

Golden Dragon Acrobats to Perform at Marion Palace Theatre

Marion, OH –Continuing the centuries-old Chinese traditions of acrobatics, athleticism and colorful artistry, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are set to perform their legendary show at the Marion Palace Theatre on Friday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. The Palace is located at 276 W Center Street in Downtown Marion, Ohio. A crowd favorite for audiences of all ages, the Golden Dragon Acrobats performed at the Palace in 2005 and 2009. The show incorporates into the performance award-winning acrobatics; traditional Chinese dance, […]

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Obituaries

Lloyd W. McCrary

Funeral Services for Lloyd W. McCrary will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at The Price - McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor David Mosler officiating. Burial will follow in York Cemetery. Friends may visit from 5:00PM till 7:00PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the funeral home. He died at 1:45AM Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on June 5, 1934 to the late Paul R. and […]

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