KPD to Hold Luau Party for National Night Out

KPD to Hold Luau Party for National Night Out

The Kenton Police Department's 2026 National Night Out will be a Luau Party. It will be held on August 4 from 6 until 9pm at the Kenton Municipal Swimming Pool. There will be games, inflatables, Touch-a-Truck, food. Swimming will cost $2 per person, and all other activities at the event are free. This is an opportunity to meet your local first responders, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a night of family fun. All children under the age of 18 must […]

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5-Acre Sanctuary for Pollinators and Purple Martins Taking on ONU Campus

A 5-acre sanctuary for pollinators and purple martins is taking shape around the Nature Pond on Ohio Northern University’s campus. Although still in the beginning stages of its development, the area is already teeming with life, says Dr. Bob Verb, professor of biological sciences and director of the nature center areas. This spring, Verb and ONU students seeded the prepared plot with nearly 100 different native plant species, ranging from Rattlesnake Master to Big Bluestem. While it will take three […]

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National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Our Area

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 this evening. According to the National Weather Service, you can expect heat index values up to 100 today. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you […]

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Tuesday Night Swim Cancelled at Ada Pool

Tuesday night swim at the Ada pool has been cancelled for the rest of the season. Village of Ada officials say that decision was made this morning after much consideration. The reason they say is because a group of kids were not following the rules. Many of those people were very disrespectful and several threatened harm to the staff, and some of them were asked to leave after multiple warnings. Staff at the pool is mainly comprised of teenagers , […]

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McDonald Township Trustees Schedule Special Meeting

The McDonald Township Trustees will hold a special meeting this Thursday June 11. It will start at 6 that evening at the McDonald Township Building, located at 5302 State Route 67 in Kenton. At the meeting, they will discuss the purchase of a dump truck with a snowplow.

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Kenton High School JROTC Cadets Shine at Regional Leadership Challenge

PENINSULA, Ohio — From June 1–5, the rugged trails and historic grounds of Camp Manatoc were transformed into a rigorous testing ground for the next generation of leaders. The annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) brought together 200 elite cadets representing 16 high schools from across the region for an intensive, five-day immersive military leadership experience. Among the field of competitors stood a small but fierce contingent from Kenton High School. While only three Kenton cadets attended the camp—Cadet Gage […]

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Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr. to be Performed this Weekend

(left to right: Tate Ketcham, Kane Ketcham and Claire Ketcham) Hardin County Players Summer Children's Theatre Workshop will present Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. this weekend. Apprentice Director Tate Ketcham says the show will be even more exciting thanks to the new venue, “You should anticipate Kenton's new Performing Arts Center, all of their technology, we use all of it, and it's a really cool opportunity that Kenton has let us use their facility. We are using some of the rigging […]

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Ben Logan Board Holding Work Session

Benjamin Logan School's Board of Education will hold a Work Session this Friday. It will start at 9am June 12 in the Central Office Conference Room. The work session is being held for the purposes of setting board goals.

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Kenton City Council Encouraged to Try Again for Charter City

Kenton City Council conducted its 11th Regular Session Monday evening. A push is underway to bring the charter government question back to the ballot, giving residents another chance to decide. Brian Hattery spoke on behalf of the People's Project. The ballot issue committee, who are a mix of citizens who want to see Kenton, "improve, get better, and to succeed for every citizen." He said the comittee believes that part of that is the ability or beig able to have […]

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