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Kenton City Council Encouraged to Try Again for Charter City

Kenton City Council conducted its 11th Regular Session Monday evening. A push is underway to bring the charter government question back to the ballot, giving residents another chance to decide. Brian Hattery spoke on behalf of the People's Project. The ballot issue committee, who are a mix of citizens who want to see Kenton, "improve, get better, and to succeed for every citizen." He said the comittee believes that part of that is the ability or beig able to have […]

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Section of TR 205 Reopened

The Hardin County Engineer's Office announced a road opening. Township Road 205, between State Route 309 and County Road 120, reopened today. The road closed on April 27 for a bridge replacement project.

todayMay 28, 2026 149 1

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AAA: Average Gas Prices Decrease from Last Week

Average prices for a gallon of gasoline fell from last week. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.42 a gallon today, a decrease of 13 cents from last Wednesday. The Ohio average is $4.51 a gallon, a decrease of 23 cents in one week. Hardin County’s average price per gallon is at $4.42 a gallon, a decrease of 13 cents from last week. The cheapest average in our region is in Allen County at $4.23 a gallon, and […]

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Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel Delivers Keynote Address at 2026 Ohio Hi-Point Convocation Ceremony

(photo submitted by Ohio Hi-Point) Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel delivered the Keynote Address at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center's Convocation Ceremony Wednesday evening. Tressel told the graduates that during his early career, he spent 48 years observing students who took four common denominators seriously, and that led a brighter future for them. He said those are, an attitude of gratitude, surrounding yourselves with the right people, getting involved in group activities in your community, and deciding in advance what's […]

todayMay 21, 2026 248

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 231 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS OHC011-017-021-023-037-057-061-065-091-107-109-113-135-149-159-165-200200-/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0231.260519T2035Z-260520T0200Z/ OH .OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE: AUGLAIZE, HARDIN, LOGAN, UNION Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and large hail the main threats.

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Kenton Lions Completes Task of Placing Veterans’ Banners Around Kenton

Kenton Lions members completed four work sessions over two days to put up 390 veteran banners around the city. The Lions thanked veterans for their service. Hardin County Agricultural Society, 1879 Electric , and Grindell Masonry were also thanked for the use of their bucket trucks. Lions participating in this project were Dave Amweg, Jason Van Buskirk, Dave Dulin, Joe Burbacher ,Bill Keller, Jack Elsasser, Daryl Flowers, Brad Bailey and project coordinator Roger Crowe. The task was finished Thursday evening […]

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United Way of Hardin County Invests $100,000 in Local Partners and Internal Programs

Photo left to right – Deanna Wages (Helping Hands), Kristin Ulrich (Hardin Co. YMCA), Heather Erwin (Love, INC.), Nichole Wykes (Hardin Council on Aging), Dr. Portia Smith (Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Deb Curlis (Beatitudes), Stephanie Van Atta (Beatitudes), and Deb Oestreich (Safe Haven) Kenton, OH – May 15, 2026 – United Way of Hardin County is proud to announce the allocation of $100,000 to support local partner agencies and internal programming for the 2026–2027 campaign year. This investment reflects United […]

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County Receives Grant for Asbestos Removal/Remediation of Former Hardin Hills Building

Hardin County Board of Commissioners has a received a one million dollar grant to abate and remove more than 30,000 square feet and 30,000 linear feet of asbestos-containing materials from the former Hardin Hills Health facility at 1211 West Lima Street in Kenton. The asbestos removal will be followed by full building demolition. The cleared and remediated property will be prepared for redevelopment for institutional or commercial use, supporting future growth and reinvestment opportunities. The project is expected to create […]

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Quest Honors Hardin County Teachers of the Year

(Left to Right: Gary Wells, Janelle Morris, Katherine Isenbarger, Emily Breidenbach, Eric Sudlow and Mary Lynn Schumm) Quest Federal Credit Union honored Hardin County Teachers of the Year Thursday afternoon. The recipients are: Ada- Gary Wells Hardin Northern- Janelle Morris Kenton- Katherine Isenbarger Ridgemont- Emily Breidenbach Riverdale- Eric Sudlow Upper Scioto Valley- Mary Lynn Schumm Each teacher received a plaque and a gift card. The ceremony was held in the Community Room at Mid-Ohio Energy in Kenton.

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