Marysville – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Union County Saturday evening. The OVI checkpoint funded by federal grant funds, are planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Based on the provisional data, there were 652 OVI related fatal crashes in Ohio during 2021,” Lieutenant Shawn Cook, commander of the Marysville Patrol Post, said. “State troopers make an average of 20,000 […]
The Downtown Lima Amphitheater is taking place. The main structural beam was lifted into place for the Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater last week. The beam was fabricated in Mansfield and weighs in at more than 12 tons. The anticipated project completion is late summer of 2023.
The Hardin County Fair is creating a dedicated space strictly for families that will be centered around kids. Some of the activities that will be featured in the KidZone will be: Win-every-time games; Farm Comedy Show; All American Petting Zoo; COSI on Wheels and many more. As a result of the new space, some rides and other attractions may have a new location this fair season. For decades, Durant Amusements […]
Jeremy H. Van Voorhis A homicide suspect from Dayton was arrested after a three county pursuit that started in Allen County late Wednesday morning. According to a release, an Allen County Sheriff’s deputy located and attempted to stop the suspect, who immediately fled in his vehicle. The pursuit lasted approximately an hour and traveled through 3 counties. It ended on a county road in Shelby County. The suspect, identified as […]
Michele Daniels and Jennifer Hattery at Kenton location The United Way of Hardin County thermometers that keep track of the 2022 campaign's progress are in place. They show that 10% of the $170,000 goal has been pledged. Pledge cards have been mail, and you can also donate to the campaign by going to: unitedwayhardincounty.org You can also text: HARDINUW TO 44321 or scan a QR code on the United Way […]
Shawn Smith is a 2012 graduate of Ridgemont High School. He became a Wildcat for the first time in 2016 as an aide in the CC unit. He returns this year as a 6th Grade Intervention Specialist at KES. "I enjoy working with kids," said Smith. "I really enjoy how inviting and welcoming everyone is at Kenton City Schools. I'm excited to be a part of the culture here." In […]
The Kenton Historic Courthouse District will hold another Market on Main event this Saturday. It will be held on Saturday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind Liberty National Bank just off Main Street in Kenton. All of your favorite vendors will be there offering produce, baked goods, clothing items, jewelry, flowers, crafts, and more. There will also be several special treats lined up, […]
Brice Fackler Fackler hired as Intervention Specialist Brice Fackler makes his return as a Wildcat after graduating from Kenton in 2012. He will be a 5th grade Intervention Specialist at KES. He got into education to be a positive role model in a child's life, and to help them be the best person they can be. "I am a product of this school district and community, and I'm so thankful […]
The Kellogg Farm field of sunflowers are back for visitors to enjoy. The field is located on the corner of County Road 175 and Township Road 50 near Forest. The sunflowers make a great backdrop for photos. The farm also features an artesian well and painted wings on the north end of the barn. You are invited and encouraged to share photos from your visit on the Kellogg Farms Sunflower […]