Two Vehicle Crash on US 33 in Union County Seriously Injures Marysville Woman

Two Vehicle Crash on US 33 in Union County Seriously Injures Marysville Woman

A Marysville woman was seriously injured in a crash that occurred on U.S. 33 in Union County at around 3:10 Wednesday afternoon. According to the report from the Marysville Police Department, 43-year-old Melody Foster was merging onto 33 from State Route 31, and she failed to yield to a westbound vehicle beig operated by 36-year-old Dustin Edwards, of Marysville. Foster's car first struck the side of Edwards' vehicle and then struck the concrete median before going off the road on […]

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Hardin County Community Foundation Welcomes Executive Assistant; Announces Assets of Nearly 15 Million Dollars at Quarterly Meeting

Kaylee Koyan of Kenton was welcomed as the first executive assistant for the Hardin County Community Foundation at its quarterly meeting Tuesday afternoon. President Matt Jennings said, “ Over the years we’ve had paid, part-time officers in the foundation that were treasurer, assistant treasurer, secretary and assistant secretary. But as we’ve grown we’ve come to the point where we need to consolidate all of those duties and functions into one role. “So after the addition of Bryan Marshall as our […]

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Rigdon Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Kenton Mayor; Also Faces Civil Suit Filed by City

The owner of property on Vine Street was arrested this (Tuesday) morning after allegedly threatening Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb. At Monday evening's Kenton City Council meeting, a resident complained about the junk property, which is owned by David Rigdon. According to information from the Kenton Police Department, the mayor was taking pictures at the property this morning, and Rigdon is said to have taken offense with that and started allegedly making threats. He was arrested and is being held in […]

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Two Sworn into City Positions at Kenton City Council Meeting Monday

Kenton City Council met Monday evening. Doris Blum was sworn in after being appointed to fill the Council at Large seat after the death of Anda Tudor. Blum, Curtis Castle and Raymond Lawrence II are write-in candidates in November's election for the position Also at the meeting, Cassidy Deckling is the new Municipal Prosecutor and Assistant Law Director. Municipal Court Judge Greg Grimslid administered the oath of office to both Blum and Deckling. The council reviewed various ordinances concerning fund […]

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Head-On Crash Sends One Juvenile to Hospital with Minor Injuries Thursday Afternoon

One juvenile was transported to the hospital for treatment after a two vehicle accident involving a Chevy Cruze and a Lincoln Limousine that occurred at just before 1 Thursday afternoon in the area of State Route 235 and County Road 225 in Goshen Township. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, Natalie Rodriquez Murphy, of Kenton, traveled left of center while driving west on 67. Her vehicle struck the eastbound limousine, which was being driven by Ronald Boyd, […]

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Frost Advisory in Effect for Our Area

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio, including Hardin County.* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday.* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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City of Kenton to Hold Second Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Charter City Proposal

Kenton City Council Member Chad Miller, who represents the 4th Ward, and Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb talk about the Charter City proposal on the ballot in November. They give the pros and cons of a charter status for a city the size of Kenton. They also announced that a second town hall style meeting will be held on October 14. Listen to the complete discussion with the original air dates of October 4 and 5, 2025 on WKTN Mayor and […]

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Calm the Storm Christian Counseling Pastor Speaks at Kenton Rotary Meeting

Kenton Rotary heard from Pastor Marie Miller from Calm the Storm Christian Counseling. Pastor Miller provides individual, couple and family counseling services to those looking for hope and help in a broken world. Practical and effective counseling methods are blended with the word of God and Christian life principles to create a safe, confidential and comforting environment in which to receive individualized care from an educated and faith filled professional. Pastor Marie believes in helping people through dark times and […]

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Child Predator Sentenced to Life in Prison in Union County

Michel Brian Nelson (65), formerly of Richwood, Ohio, was sentenced to seven consecutive life terms in prison, including five terms of Life Without the Possibility of Parole and two terms of 25 years to Life, for repeatedly raping three young family members. Nelson began sexually abusing the victims when they were as young as 4 years old. The case began in Delaware County after one victim disclosed the abuse. A joint investigation by the Delaware Police Department and Richwood Police […]

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