The open enrollment period for Ohio employers to select a managed care organization, or MCO, to oversee medical management for workers injured on the job begins Monday, May 1, and continues through Friday, May 26. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers open enrollment every two years for employers to select from a network of 10 MCOs that manage claim filings and medical care that injured workers need to recover […]
A Mock Crash was held this (Thursday) morning on Long Street near the Kenton High School. The educational drill is held each yearin conjunction with Prom Season, and is designed to teach students about the dangers of impaired and disracted driving. Those participating in the exercise were: Kenton fire Department Kenton police Department BKP Ambulance MedFlight Osbornes Towing Hardin County Sheriff's Office Hardin County Central Dispatch Stout-Crates Funeral Home
(L-R) Amber Whited, PhD., David Barnes-Kenton Times, Brandy Cox, Julie Hammer, Jenny Hildreth-WKTN Sales Manager, Shannon Barnes-General Manager WKTN/Home Town Media, Sarah Shope-Helman-Kenton Times Advertising Department and Chad Spencer-WKTN Station Manager (Whited, Cox and Hammer from KCS Autism Team) The month of April is Autism Awareness Month and WKTN/HomeTown Media and The Kenton Times teamed up for an advertising campaign with area businesses to promote Autism Awareness. Regional Businesses bought […]
Monty S. Jeanneret BELLEFONTAINE – A Huntsville man was sentenced to prison for his role in four fentanyl overdoses in Logan County that happened within hours of each other, including the death of a 40-year-old Russells Point man. Monty S. Jeanneret, 30, of 5228 County Road 39, Huntsville, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, as well as two counts of corrupting another with drugs and one count of complicity to corrupting […]
Daniel Sparling A Mt. Victory man was taken into custody in Union County on a bond violation. According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, deputies went to the Adult Probation Office on State Route 4 Wednesday morning to take custody of 49 year old Daniel P. Sparling. He was transported to the Tri County Regional Jail.
COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 33, the State Operating Budget for fiscal years 2024-25, with a sweeping vote of 78-19, announced Assistant Majority Floor Leader, State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton). “One of my priorities will always be economic and workforce development,” said Cross. “I am proud to have worked on and voted in favor of a budget that keeps Ohio open for business and continues to […]
The maximum age to join the Ohio State Highway Patrol has increased. Cadets must turn 21 prior to being commissioned and must enter the training academy prior to their 40th birthday. The minimum requirements are that you must be a U.S. Citizen with a High School Diploma or GED. You must also have a valid driver's license with less than 6 points. For more information and to apply, visit: statepatrol.ohio.gov
The Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter will offer several in-person and virtual education programs throughout the month of May geared toward best equipping those caring for a loved one with dementia. The programs are free to attend. In our region, a program entitled "Effective Communication Strategies" will take place on Tuesday, May 9, at Marysville Public Library in Marysville. In addition,a program will take place on Tuesday, May 9 via […]
Ridgemont's annual Golf Scramble has been scheduled. It will be held on Sunday May 28. The Shotgun Start is at 9 that morning at the Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton. There will be door prizes and a meal is included with fees. The proceeds go to the Ridgemont Girls Basketball and Golf Teams.