Just two days away from the Annual Spring Clean Up Day in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. Crews will get to work Saturday from 9am until noon. Items you are encouraged to bring if you decide to join in are: gloves, a shovel, weed eater, rake and a wheelbarrow.
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose today announced 12,385 new entities filed to do business in Ohio in April. This is the fourth highest monthly total in state history behind March 2019, April 2018, and March 2017, respectively. In 2019 alone, nearly 50,000 new businesses have filed to do business in Ohio. “2019 can now claim two of the four best months in state history for new business filings,” said LaRose. “More and more, entrepreneurs are looking to […]
A Dayton woman was cited following a two vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday night on County Road 106 at State Route 309. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle operated by Candie Belanich struck the rear of a vehicle being operated by Faith Sparks, of Kenton. Disabling damage occurred to both vehicles, which were towed from the scene. Both drivers, and occupants in the vehicles refused treatment. BKP and the Kenton Fire […]
Hardin County is officially in total compliance with the standards set forth by the State of Ohio 9-1-1 Program Office. According to a release, the communications staff at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office has been working with the office to achieve compliance for 2019. Every Public Safety Answering Point or 9-1-1 call center is required to meet 14 standards ranging from staffing, 9-1-1 phone answering times, emergency power as well educational standards for all dispatching staff. The […]
Riverdale High School held it’s academic awards Tuesday night in the Riverdale High School Cafeteria. More than 40 scholarships were awarded to High School Seniors during the presentation. Awards were also given to students with perfect attendance, excellence in science, quiz bowl team awards, and academic letter winners. Academic letters are given to students with a 3.5 gpa or above. For 2019: First year academic letters were given to: 33 Freshman, 6 Sophomores 6 juniors, […]
The renovation project for the Ada police and village facilities is progressing. According to information from the Ada Police Department, prep work for an elevator with basement digs and floor cut-outs is taking place. The improvements will include a secure holding area for the temporary processing of prisoners, new office space for our police officers, an elevator for handicap access to all floors, including council chambers, and finally, improvements to administrative offices. The $700,000 project, which began […]
Ridgemont's Got Talent will take place Friday evening (May 17) at the Ridgemont School Commons. The night will feature the talents of Ridgemont High School students and is hosted by Tanna Brown and Jackson Reppart. A spaghetti dinner will be served for a nominal cost and will benefit the Ridgemont Music Boosters. Food will be served starting at 6:15. The show begins at 6:30 with free admission and free parking.
Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center will be saluting Veterans and their families with a Memorial Day Celebration. The facility will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers and more after the Memorial Day parade until 1pm on the May 27. Family and friends are invited to participate in the free celebratory meal.
The Bellefontaine Police Department's Bike Patrol Unit began patrolling neighborhoods, business districts, and parks this week. Specially trained Bike Patrol Officers work to provide additional support during the warmer months. Bicycles have proven effective for stealth, surveillance, and traffic enforcement.
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.