Nationally, car travel expected to set new records, despite historically high gas prices COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 21, 2022)—More than 47.9 million Americans, including a record 2.2 million Ohioans, will travel this Independence Day holiday weekend (June 30 – July 4). This is an increase of 3.7% nationally, and 3.8% for Ohio. While national travel numbers are expected to fall just shy of 2019, AAA expects Ohio travel will build on […]
The date for the 2022 Hardin Half Marathon 5K and Fun Run has been set. The event to benefit the United Way of Hardin County will take place on Saturday September 24. Last year's event featured a new route and Tons of Fun Travel sponsored a timing system. They also teamed up with Can't Stop Running last year to have a more professional experience for the participants. More details and […]
Registration for the 2022 Back 2 School Blitz in Wharton is open now. This is a free event that offers Fun Games, Bounces Houses, Food, Hair Cuts, School Supplies, Prizes, and more. Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. If not pre-registered by July 31st, supplies may be limited or unavailable. The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 14 from 4:00pm - 6:30 pm in front of the Dwelling Place in Wharton. Online […]
Congressman Bob Latta recently attended the Defiance VA Clinic ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 2,900-square-foot facility will house two primary care providers, along with an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, and in the near future a mental health facility. The Defiance VA Clinic will bring needed care to veterans in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District and the surrounding area. Latta said that he was honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony. He added that "our veterans […]
A minor fire was handled by the Kenton Fire Department Tuesday evening. According to information from the department, mulch at a residence in the 14,000 block of County Road 155 caught on fire. The flame spread up the side of the house but was extinguished quickly and resulted in minimal damage. Firefighters were on the scene for a short time.
Casey Conover, Darren Furr, Rick Collins, Steve Walter, Amy Walter, and Tracy Anderson Lions Meeting June 15, 2022 The Kenton Lions club met on Wednesday June 15, 2022, at the Kenton Elks. The meeting was called to order at 6:37 pm by Lion President Aaron Osborn with 21 members and 2 guests present. President Lion Aaron Osborn led with the pledge and a prayer. The meeting was adjourned and reconvened […]
The Kenton High School Cheerleading Squad attended Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp this past weekend. The UCA Cheer Camp was held at Bowling Green State University. While there, the squad learned new sideline chants, cheers and camp dances. The squad received several honors including a superior rating, most improved and school tradition award.
Today is the longest day of the year. That is otherwise known as the first day of summer. It feels like it too. You can expect sunny skies today with temperatures topping off in the low 90's Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday with a temperature again in the low 90's. Thursday looks sunny and mid 80's will be the high. Listen to 95.3 WKTN for […]
Deputy Izak Ackerman The deputy injured in Tuesday’s shooting incident was Deputy Izak Ackerman (26 years of age).Deputy Ackerman has been a valued member of this office since his hiring in September of 2018 and is currently assigned to the third shift Uniform Division. Deputy Ackerman underwent a successful surgery Tuesday evening at a Columbus area hospital and has since been discharged. Deputy Ackerman is off duty under medical leave […]