Two Ohio counties in our region are under a Tornado Watch. They are Marion and Union Counties. The National Weather Service issued the Tornado Watch until 9 tonight (Tuesday May 3. Strong to severe storms are likely this afternoon and early evening. Damaging winds, torrential rainfall, and large hail are expected to be the greatest threat with these storms. A tornado or two is also possible.
A report about a car versus pedestrian accident that occurred this past Saturday April 30 was completed by the Kenton Police Department. The report shows that around 9:08 that night, 29 year old Molly Nickles, of Kenton, was walking northeast on the right side of East Forest Road when she was struck by a car being operated by 45 year old Kirk Cameron, who was traveling northeast at the time. […]
Today is Primary Election Day in the State of Ohio. Locally, the hottest contested race is on the Republican ballot for the position of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Domestic Relations Division.) Voters will decide between Christina Cross and Maria Santo. The winner will face Mark Schwemer, who is running as an independent candidate this fall. The polls close at 7:30 tonight. Listen to WKTN and follow us […]
Fifteen HN students were tapped for membership in the National Honor Society on Friday, April 29. Nine senior members led the ceremony. Hardin Northern is proud of these students for exemplifying the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Identified in the picture above: Back row-left to right (Seniors)-Jonah Diller, Brenna Flowers, Jadi Herrod-Gonzalez, Madison Wilch, Layla Perkins, Kennedy Hall, Georgia Grindell, Nevin Robson, and Jacob Diller 2nd […]
Co-ops added as eligible borrowers and statutory loan caps removed, as Ag-LINK continues its first-ever year-round application period COLUMBUS – In response to the final passage of House Bill 440, legislation to advance the Ohio Gains initiative, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague today announced important updates to the long-standing Ag-LINK program. As part of the legislation, agricultural cooperatives (co-ops) have been added as eligible Ag-LINK borrowers for the first time in […]
The Kenton Elementary Leader in Me Club Group; SportsHub Club completed a community group project. Under the guidance of Tim Davis and Darren Gilbert, the Kenton Elementary School grounds were cleaned after school. Special thanks were sent to the Kenton City Schools Maintenance Department, Doug Comstock and Tyler Sparks for providing equipment for the SportsHub Club.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today marks the one-year countdown to the REAL ID deadline. Effective May 3, 2023, the state-issued identification that airline passengers present at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening checkpoints for boarding a commercial airline must be REAL ID compliant. TSA will require a federally-compliant driver license, identification card, or other acceptable form of identification such as a U.S. passport or military ID to fly within the U.S. “To […]
Landon Price & Jase Rodabaugh with Leo May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Hardin Northern started the month by learning about therapy dogs. Rick Skilliter who is an Executive Director at PASS (Prevention Awareness Support Services) brought his therapy dog Leo into the building to meet & interact with students. Leo is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and is trained to work with people in various ways.Students were able […]
Jean Blechinger and Joanne Stahler The Hardin Co. Business & Professional Women’s Club met on April 27 at the Royal Buffet at 5:30 p.m. Pres. Sandy Moore greeted five members and two guests. Before enjoying a delicious dinner, Sandy Moore introduced speakers Jean Blechinger and Joanne Stahler. They spoke about the work done by St. Vincent de Paul Society at Kenton’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. This society is a Catholic […]