The Kenton Historic Courthouse District is holding a lunch and learn presentation on March 11. It will start at 11 that morning at the Hardin County Genealogy Society in Kenton. Three featured speakers are from the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and the fourth speaker is from Rhodes State College. All are welcome, and all Downtown Kenton building and business owners within the Kenton Historic Courthouse District are encouraged to attend. […]
The Upper Scioto Valley Arts Boosters is coordinating a Spring Craft and Vendor Event on Saturday March 30. It will operate from 9am until 4pm at the USV High School in McGuffey. Several top crafters and vendors will be selling items. Vendors can register for a space until March 22. Admission price is $2 for adults, a dollar for students and children under 4 are free. The concession stand will […]
A roundabout is officially slated to be constructed in Kenton. The City of Kenton was awarded a 2.5 million dollar grant for the project. It will link U.S. 68 and State Route 31 south of the Scioto River. The roundabout will alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety for travelers in downtown Kenton. Construction is expected to start in 2026.
Investment scams, including those involving cryptocurrency, are now the riskiest scam type, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau. More than 80 percent of people who were targeted by this scam type reported losing money to BBB Scam TrackerSM. It also had the second highest median dollar loss at $3,800. "Investment scams take many forms, including pressure to purchase, trade, or store digital assets (cryptocurrency) with fraudulent […]
BLUFFTON, Ohio— Lindsay Horn, a 2019 Bluffton University graduate and associate director of social mission at Bellarmine Chapel in Cincinnati, Ohio, will present the Spiritual Life Week Forum, “Contemplation for Spiritual Peace and Wellness,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19 in Yoder Recital Hall. During the event, Horn will discuss how ancient practices of meditation cultivate our spirituality and bring peace to our lives. Horn will also share a […]
Resource helps Ohioans navigate their path to higher education or the workforce (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the launch of the Ohio Career Navigator, a new tool on OhioMeansJobs.com designed as a one-stop-shop for Ohioans to find resources that will help them obtain in-demand skills, advance their education, and achieve their career goals. The career navigator brings resources from across multiple state agencies into one place, making […]
The date for the March meeting of the Alger Public Library Board of Trustees has been changed. They were originally scheduled to meet March 19, but will now meet on March 21. That is due to the Primary Election Day. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month, and they will return to that schedule in April. All meetings start at 6pm.
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Ohio Hi-Point Career Center has been awarded a substantial grant of $595,525 through the Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program after applying for the highly competitive grant in December 2023. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the recipients of the grant during a press conference on Monday, March 4. This grant marks a significant investment in the future of information technology (IT) […]
The City of Kenton is hiring a truck driver and utility clerk. The truck driver position is full-time. The person hired would operate a truck and other equipment to assist in the repair, maintenance and construction of city streets and sewers. An Ohio Commercial Driver's License is required. The Utility Clerk is a part-time position, and the person hired would greet customers and collect payments for city utilities. For complete […]
