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Kenton Lions Completes Task of Placing Veterans’ Banners Around Kenton

Kenton Lions members completed four work sessions over two days to put up 390 veteran banners around the city. The Lions thanked veterans for their service. Hardin County Agricultural Society, 1879 Electric , and Grindell Masonry were also thanked for the use of their bucket trucks. Lions participating in this project were Dave Amweg, Jason Van Buskirk, Dave Dulin, Joe Burbacher ,Bill Keller, Jack Elsasser, Daryl Flowers, Brad Bailey and project coordinator Roger Crowe. The task was finished Thursday evening […]

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United Way of Hardin County Invests $100,000 in Local Partners and Internal Programs

Photo left to right – Deanna Wages (Helping Hands), Kristin Ulrich (Hardin Co. YMCA), Heather Erwin (Love, INC.), Nichole Wykes (Hardin Council on Aging), Dr. Portia Smith (Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Deb Curlis (Beatitudes), Stephanie Van Atta (Beatitudes), and Deb Oestreich (Safe Haven) Kenton, OH – May 15, 2026 – United Way of Hardin County is proud to announce the allocation of $100,000 to support local partner agencies and internal programming for the 2026–2027 campaign year. This investment reflects United […]

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County Receives Grant for Asbestos Removal/Remediation of Former Hardin Hills Building

Hardin County Board of Commissioners has a received a one million dollar grant to abate and remove more than 30,000 square feet and 30,000 linear feet of asbestos-containing materials from the former Hardin Hills Health facility at 1211 West Lima Street in Kenton. The asbestos removal will be followed by full building demolition. The cleared and remediated property will be prepared for redevelopment for institutional or commercial use, supporting future growth and reinvestment opportunities. The project is expected to create […]

todayMay 14, 2026 924 2 5

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Quest Honors Hardin County Teachers of the Year

(Left to Right: Gary Wells, Janelle Morris, Katherine Isenbarger, Emily Breidenbach, Eric Sudlow and Mary Lynn Schumm) Quest Federal Credit Union honored Hardin County Teachers of the Year Thursday afternoon. The recipients are: Ada- Gary Wells Hardin Northern- Janelle Morris Kenton- Katherine Isenbarger Ridgemont- Emily Breidenbach Riverdale- Eric Sudlow Upper Scioto Valley- Mary Lynn Schumm Each teacher received a plaque and a gift card. The ceremony was held in the Community Room at Mid-Ohio Energy in Kenton.

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HCSO Investigating Animal Welfare Situation

Animal Welfare Investigation – Co Rd 195 The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the public’s concerns regarding a horse located on County Road 195. We want to provide an update on the steps being taken to address this situation: Active Monitoring: Deputies have been on-site to conduct welfare checks. During these observations, the animal was seen both recumbent (laying down) and standing/moving. Legal Review: Our office is currently working in conjunction with the Hardin County Prosecutor to review […]

todayMay 13, 2026 1375 2

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Hardin County Ag Society Meeting Includes Accepting Check from Wyandot County Fair Board

Hardin County Fair Board President Jake McFadden, (left), accepts check from Wyandot County Fair Board President Nick Derr  There were 15 directors and 12 guests Jake McFadden, Board President, called the meeting to order. Nick Derr, Board President of the Wyandot County Fair Board, along with 7 of their members presented the Hardin County Ag. Society with a check for $12,000. This money was recently raised at their Fair Reverse Raffle for the Hardin County Fairgrounds Tornado Support. Joe Sherman, […]

todayMay 7, 2026 1102 2

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Kenton Lions Club Releases Minutes from Wednesday’s Meeting

The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6th, at the Kenton Elks. The meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm by Lion President Brad Bailey with 16 members and one guest present. President Lion Brad led the pledge and prayer. The meeting was adjourned for a meal and called back to order at 6:58 pm. Guest Speaker: Hardin Co. Auditor Michael Bacon talked to the club about how the taxes are generally handled for the […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Offers Ride-Along Program

COLUMBUS – Are you looking for a new and exciting career in law enforcement but want to know more about the job? The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is once again offering the unique opportunity to ride with an on-duty trooper to see if you have what it takes to join our ranks. The Patrol’s ride-along program is an immersive, frontline experience designed to give interested recruits a real-world look at life as an Ohio State Trooper. Participants won’t just […]

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