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UNOH Commencement Exercises Set for June 9

The University of Northwestern Ohio’s 99th annual commencement exercises will be held this year on Sunday, June 9, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. A total of 1,158 students from the College of Applied Technologies, College of Business, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, and Graduate College will be receiving their degrees and diplomas. There are 242 students who have earned two or more credentials. This is the first year […]

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Barn Destroyed by Fire Late Tuesday Afternoon

A barn was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon south of Kenton. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched around 3:45 to 18003 Township Road 265. The barn was totally destroyed, and the loss was listed at $100,000. The property is owned by Perry Yoder. A second barn started to catch on fire but was quickly extinguished. Siding on the house was also melted. A juvenile playing with a heat source was listed as the cause. Mutual […]

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Kenton Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident

A Kenton resident was arrested Tuesday after a domestic disturbance. According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of South Wayne Street for a report of a possible domestic violence. After an investigation, 18 year old Hunter Buroker was arrested for domestic violence. He was also charged with underage consumption of an intoxicating liquor.

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14 Nuisance Violations Issued Tuesday by Kenton Police Officers

Kenton police officers were busy Tuesday serving notices concerning nuisance violations in the city.   There were 14 notices served to homeowners during the day.   The properties are located in various locations around the city.   The homeowners were given a five day notice to cut down or destroy harmful or noxious weeds, grass or vines.

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Theft and Forgery Reported to KPD Tuesday

A Lima man is facing charges following an incident reported to Kenton police on Tuesday.   According to the report, officers were called to Superior Credit Union in reference to a man trying to cash a forged check.   The check belonged to a 25 year old Lima woman.   Charges of theft and forgery are pending against the suspect.   The incident remains under investigation.

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Kenton Schools Searching for New Athletic Director

The Kenton City School District is looking for a new Athletic Director.   Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski confirmed that Joey Day accepted that position with Marysville schools.   Day served as A.D. in Kenton for two years.   Penczarski said the search process is underway for Day's replacement.   The position has been posted on the Kenton School District's website.

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Fewest Fatalities Reported in Four Years During Memorial Day Weekend

COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 12 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2019 Memorial Day weekend according to provisional statistics. In 2018, there were 18 traffic deaths during the Memorial Day weekend. Three of this year’s fatalities were the result of not wearing a safety belt when available, two were pedestrians, one was OVI-related and one was not wearing a helmet. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 24 and ran through Monday, May 27. State […]

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YMCA Planning Bicycle Tour of Amish Country

A Bicycle Tour of Amish Country is being planned by the Hardin County YMCA.   The tour will take place on June 8 and will offer 5,15 and 30 mile rides.   You can pre-register at the Y or go to hardincoymca.net for the form and save money.   On the day of the event, the cost is   The ride is sponsored by the Hardin County Family YMCA in partnership with the Healthy Lifestyles Coalition of Hardin County.   […]

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Construction on ONU Engineering Building Continues

Construction continues on the James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building on the campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada.   The new building will be nearly twice as large as the current one – from 55,000 square feet to 105,000.   It will be able to support more students, too – 600 students by 2019.   To prepare industry-ready graduates, the new building will have more large-scale project and design space (over 10,000 square feet) for capstone projects, design competitions and […]

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