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BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University’s music department has announced the soloists for its 128th performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall. Soloists are Misook Yun, soprano; Elizabeth Frey, mezzo-soprano; Brian Skoog, tenor; and Max Pivik, bass. Lyric soprano Misook Yun has been praised as a singer of “exquisite clarity” and “virtuosity.” She has performed in Italy, Austria, Hungary, South Korea and the U.S. An accomplished […]

(Findlay) – As part of the Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make Ohio roadways safe, troopers continue to focus on impaired driving this month and throughout the holiday season. “When you drive impaired, you’re putting the lives of everyone on the road at risk,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Plan ahead, make responsible decisions, and drive sober when heading out this season.” Since 2019 there have been 49,785 impaired driving-related crashes on […]

The teachers and staff at the Kenton Elementary School attended the monthly leadership meeting early this (Thursday) morning. They were treated to a breakfast sponsored by Abundant Life Assembly of God. The staff thanked the sponsor for starting their day with a smile.

The three day Heartbeat of Hardin County Jewelry Sale starts today. The hours are 2 until 7pm today, 10am until 4pm Friday and 10am until 12:30pm Saturday. Heartbeat is located at 220 East Franklin Street in Kenton. Most pieces of gently used jewelry are priced at two dollars each, but there will be a table for more expensive items. Purses will be sold as well, and prices for them vary. […]

The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet Thursday, December 8. The meeting will start at 9 that morning in the Board of Elections office office in the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown. This will be the regular monthly Board Meeting.   In addition, the board will conduct an audit of the November 8 election per requirements of the Ohio Secretary of State. 

The Kenton and Allen East  Girls Basketball programs teamed up to raise money and awareness for Not By Choice Outreach during their game this past Tuesday. Not By Choice Outreach provides help in the form of gas cards, food pantry, hats, wigs, scarves, and support groups to those suffering from cancer and their caregivers. The teams raised funds through t-shirt sales, 50/50, and a mini-basketball bullseye toss.  They were able […]

First grade students at Kenton Elementary School will be performing their Winter Program next Thursday December 8. The show will start at 5:30 that evening. The show is titled "Magic Winter Animal Land." The students have been working hard on the songs, and they are excited to perform. Parents should have their child report to their classroom in B Pod by 5:10 December 8. The dress rehearsal for the music […]

Sen. Sherrod Brown WASHINGTON, DC – Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call to discuss a bipartisan letter he and several Senate colleagues wrote to the Biden administration to address the current shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin. “No child should have to wait –trying to battle a simple infection that turns into something much worse – because they couldn’t get the medicine they need,” said Brown. […]

In a Facebook posting today, United Way officials expressed that they are "simply overwhelmed" by the support of the Ada Bulldogs school staff. Their pledges for the 2022 campaign have pushed them to the 40% mark, moving them ever closer to their goal. The United Way thanked the school for their support. While Giving Tuesday was this past Tuesday, the United Way of Hardin County can still use your support.  […]