Tickets remain on sale for the 2022 Ballpark Bash on Saturday August 20. Three bands will be featured from 5 until midnight at the Home Run Memorial Park in Kenton. One of those bands, Kodebreaker, returns this year, and the band’s Scott Moore told WKTN’s Brandi Fox they are excited to be back, “We want to let these people know out there that ‘we love all you guys.’ We do […]
Hardin Northern will host an Open House on Monday August 15. Kindergarten and first grade will be 4:30 to 4:50 Second and third grade from 4:55 to 5:15 Fourth and Fifth grade from 5:18 to 5:38 Sixth grade from 5:40 to 6. High School Open House is from 4:30 until 6pm. 7th Grade orientation will be at 5:30. 7-12 grade parent/student meeting is at 6 that evening.
The Kenton High School Open House and schedule pick up will be held on August 17. Additional school information will be sent on Friday, August 5. Open House will primarily be for incoming freshmen, new students and KOLA students. Please be sure your child attends Open House or attends during their scheduled time as they will be receiving important information and materials such as class schedule, laptop and charger, completing […]
The University of Findlay campus will soon be abuzz as students return for the 2022-23 academic year. New Student Orientation and Welcome Week will be filled with opportunities for service, networking, and other fun activities. New Student Orientation Weekend Highlights: Thursday, Aug. 11 – Move-in day! New students, along with the help of family, faculty, staff, returning students, and other volunteers, will make the move into their campus housing. Friday, […]
Today is Primary Election Day in Ohio. Races that were taken off the May ballot due to redistricting issues will be decided today. On the Democratic ballot, two candidates are running to represent their party in the fall election for State Representative of the 83rd District. They are Melissa Kritzell and Claire Osborne. The winner will face incumbent Jon Cross, who is unopposed on the Republican ballot. Republican incumbent State […]
The Chief of Police in Forest clarified his temporary position with the Carey Police Department. In a Facebook posting Monday evening, Chief Donald Southward explained that he was recently sworn in as the Interim Chief for the Village of Carey. The Chief explained that he agreed to assist Carey on a part time basis due to the resignation of that village's former chief. He said his role in Carey is […]
Nicholas R. Sabynicz An Illinois man was arrested after a stabbing incident in Union County this past Sunday. According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 34,000 block of Shertzer Road to investigate. The Southeast Hardin Northwest Union Joint Fire District and EMS was also called to the scene. The extent of injuries to the victim was not released. As a […]
More than 1,000 K-12 schools across Ohio will receive state assistance to pay for security upgrades that enhance the safety of students and staff. Governor Mike DeWine announced that 1,183 schools in 81 counties will receive nearly $47 million in grant funding as part of his Ohio K-12 School Safety Grant Program. The funds will be used to cover expenses associated with physical security enhancements such as security cameras, public […]
Hardin County 4-Hers had great success at the Ohio State Fair over the weekend. Giovanni Noascono Giovanni Noascono of Hardin Hi-Lighters 4-H Club won Outstanding of the Day for Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry. Chloe Anderson Chloe Anderson of Boots and Buckles 4-H Club had her photo selected on photography day as one of Ohio 4-H's Top 20. Her photo will be professionally framed and displayed in the Ohio 4-H […]