The deadline for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the August 2 Primary Election is today The Hardin County Board of Elections is located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton. The office will be open until 9 tonight for your convenience.
KENTON, OHIO - The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services announced today they will be launching a countywide back to school clothing program for eligible Hardin County families beginning, Monday, July 11th. “To be eligible families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades PreK-12 and be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that’s right around $55,000 […]
There are two blood drives scheduled in Hardin County in the month of July. .The first one is on Monday July 18 from noon until 6 at the First Baptist Church on County Road 175 in Kenton. .The next one will be on Monday July 25 at the Kenton Moose Lodge on West Lima Street. It will operate from noon until 6pm. To schedule an appointment or to find more […]
The federal government allowed schools to offer free meals to all students during the pandemic, but Congress did not extend the benefit for the next school year. The application process for free and reduced-price meals is now open. Applications can be found to download, print and complete on the KCS website: kentoncityschools.org in the cafeteria section under district. Contact Cafeteria Supervisor Regina Comstock if you have any questions or need […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday August 12. The shotgun start is at 8:30 that morning at Veterans Memorial Park Golf Club in Kenton. Teams of four can sign up now. The deadline is July 25, which is also the sponsorship deadline. Contact the Alliance for more information.
Family Movie Night will be held in the Village of McGuffey Friday night. The movie Luca will be shown in the area behind the Community Center on Courtright Street in the village. The free movie will start at 9:30pm on July 8. Free popcorn and free drinks will also be served.
Angel Forester Angel Forester competed at the HOSA (Future Health Professionals) International Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN from June 21-25. She represented the Kenton Ohio Hi-Point Allied Health and Nursing Program taught by Mrs. Bookmyer at Kenton High School. Over 10,000 students and advisors attended the conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center where competitive events focused on leadership, professional and technical skills. Angel competed in the Physical […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today awarded over $42.1 million in grant funding to help communities in nearly every Ohio county turn blighted properties into new opportunities that attract investment, business, and jobs. Eighty-seven counties will receive up to $500,000 in grants as part of the first phase of the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, which funds the demolition of dilapidated commercial and […]
James Keith Phillips, 56 of Kenton passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born in Lima on August 3, 1965 to the late James and Shirley (Coburn) Phillips. Keith worked for Harco Industries for 32 years and was very active in Kudo Studio. He loved all things Disney and attended Only Believe, Kenton. Keith is survived by his sister, Hollie (Bryan) Crabtree of Kenton, nephew, Bryan (Katie) Crabtree, […]