Section of Columbus Street in Kenton Slated to Temporarily Close May 1

Section of Columbus Street in Kenton Slated to Temporarily Close May 1

Starting Thursday, May 1, Columbus Street, extending from Detroit to Main Street in Kenton, will be closed as crews will be installing new water and sewer lines as part of the downtown project. No parking or through traffic will be allowed during the closure. Sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians. Motorists and residents are asked to plan accordingly and expect this area to be closed for several days beginning Thursday. City officials thank the residents for their understanding and cooperation […]

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Kenton Man Found Not Guilty of Domestic Violence

A Kenton man was acquitted of a domestic violence charge Tuesday evening after a trial in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. 41-year-old Jason Broadstone was arrested on the charge in September of 2024 and was indicted on one count of domestic violence the following month. The trial started Tuesday morning, and the jury went into deliberations at around 5:45pm. According to Court documents, the jury returned the not guilty verdict at around 45 minutes later. The trial was held April […]

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KES Students Create Encouraging Signs for HSX Crew

Some Kenton Elementary School students were tasked with creating signs designed to encourage the crew working on the downtown Kenton reconstruction project. The idea came about during a conversation between the Morning Buzz team's Chad and Jenny on WKTN. Third, fourth and fifth grade students in Mrs. Cox class came through in flying colors. The signs were hung in the windows of Huntington Bank and WKTN overlooking Columbus and Detroit Streets where the HSX Excavating crew is working. They quickly […]

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UDATE-Victims Identified One Person Killed; Two Critically Injured in Crash on SR 309 Thursday Afternoon

One person was killed and two others seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in the 12,000 block of State Route 309 just west of Kenton. According to a release from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the driver of a Chevy Impala, identified as 72-year-old Dennis Covault, of Harrod, died at the scene. A passenger in his car, 71-year-old Louise Covault, of Harrod, was extricated from the vehicle and flown to Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. The […]

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Tornado Watch Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Hardin and surrounding counties. It will be in effect until 4am Thursday April 3. A Tornado Watch means tornados are possible in and close to the watch area. Stay alert and be prepared to seek shelter.

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Ohio Hi-Point Announces Third Quarter Superintendent’s List, Honor Roll

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recently announced the career center’s Superintendent’s List, Honor Roll and half-day Honor Roll for the third nine weeks. To be eligible for the Superintendent’s List students must receive all A’s, while Honor Roll students must receive letter grades of B or better. The following students were named to the Superintendent’s List: BellefontaineElias Abrego, Kaidi Freeman, Nevaeh Lafollette, Zerek Longbrake, Paige McComas, Gabe Pack, Easton Predmore, Xavier Spain, Luke Steiner, Sabian White Benjamin LoganHayley […]

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Kenton High School Releases Merit and Honor Rolls for 3rd Nine Weeks

KHS Merit Roll (3.8 GPA and Higher)- 3rd Nine Weeks - Freshmen: Issac AndersonKaylee BarlowLuxie ConawayMarlee GammonAnden GoldsmithLila HarderBrennan HeberlingZabrina JacksonTrae JohnsonKylee KavanaghKayla LambertHudson LatimoreRobert LawrenceCaitlyn LodgeWade MannsLynnze MichelTaryn MillerEllie MinterAndrea Miranda EscobarLenna MooreGeneva NorrisEvan RallZane StyerAmanda Van HornLindsey WiningsJazalyn Worthington KHS Merit Roll (3.8 GPA and Higher)- 3rd Nine Weeks - Sophomores: Rileigh BarntLillian BeerLeah BlueCarson BrownSawyer BuxtonGeorgia CameronGabriel DavidsonMandalee DyerNolon FlowersOlivia GrasleyItzel GutierrezKaryn HopkinsWilliam JonesTate KetchamKeegan KirkMarissa LedleyKatelyn LoweLaylah McMahonAlexander MillerAlexis RatliffMason ReffnerLily SalleeJosie SchwemerPatience SmithMicheal TaylorNathan ThrushIzabella […]

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Severe Storms Possible: NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Showers and storms are expected this evening. Some strong to severe storms are likely during this time, with damaging winds being the primary threat. Large hail and a few tornadoes will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Additionally, a few strong to severe storms will again be possible Wednesday into Wednesday night. Several additional rounds of showers and storms are expected […]

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Large Grass Fire Reported

Area fire departments have been dispatched to a grass fire in the 6000 block of County 60 near Ada. The fire was reported at around 4:05 this (Thursday) afternoon. Central Dispatch described it as large in nature, and the property sits between two properties. No other information is available at this time.

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