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Kenton Students Perform in BGSU Middle School Honor Band

Kenton City Schools Music Department Six students from Kenton City Schools participated in the Bowling Green State University Middle School Honor Band on Monday. The event brought together approximately 290 middle school students from more than 50 schools across Ohio and Michigan, along with school and university students, faculty, and staff supporting the program. Kenton City Schools Music Department Kenton students selected for this year’s Honor Band include: Londyn Crum - Alto Saxophone Annabel Davis - French Horn Keegan Gallant […]

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Lima Woman Stabbed, Suspect Arrested After Early Tuesday Incident

A Lima woman was stabbed, and a suspect was arrested after an incident in Lima early Tuesday morning. According to a release, officers were dispatched to an altercation that occurred in the 200 Block of Soth Collett Street in Lima. When officers arrived on scene, they located a female suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound. She was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for her injuries. The suspect was located in a nearby apartment and taken into […]

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Kasler and Schwemer Easily Win Republican Primary Races; Flowers Runs Unopposed on Democratic Ballot; Riverdale School Renewal Levy Decided

Races are set for this Fall after Tuesday’s Primary Election. On the Republican ballot for Hardin County Commissioner, Michael Kasler won in a landslide. He picked up 1442 votes. The next top vote getter was Paul Osborne with 658 votes, third was Michelle Laubis with 590 and Bob Carder got 303 votes. Kasler expressed his appreciation for voters on Tuesday and said he is looking forward to November, "Yes it was a very good campaign, and the citizens of Hardin […]

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ONU Resumes Normal Operations After Tuesday’s Bomb Threat

There were some anxious moments on the campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada Tuesday. At around 2:25 Tuesday afternoon, a bomb threat was received and the campus was evacuated, and students were sheltered at Ada High School. ONU Public Safety, the Ada Police Department, Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Kenton Police, Forest Police, Perry Township Police, and the West Central Regional Bomb Squad responded and assisted in a search of campus buildings. By 3:45pm, King-Horn was cleared. Around 20 minutes […]

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ONU Campus Being Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

UPDATE: 5/5/26 4:02 p.m. ONU Alert: McIntosh is now clear. Students are able to return to McIntosh at this time. The C-store is open and the dining hall will be open at 4:30 p.m. for dinner. The WOW Cafe will open at a later time. At this point, students can only be in either King-Horn or McIntosh. Campus is NOT open for pedestrian traffic. UPDATE: 5/5/26 3:42 p.m. ONU Alert: King-Horn (and ONLY King-Horn) has been cleared. Students are able […]

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Boots and Buckles 4-H Club Launches Fundraiser for Hardin County Fairgrounds Recovery

Photo: Boots and Buckles 4-H Club The Boots and Buckles 4-H Club's fundraiser to benefit the Hardin County Fairgrounds continues. Orders are being taken for Hardin County Fair Strong t-shirts as a way to raise funds to help with the rebuilding efforts. A tornado struck back in March, which resulted in devastating damage at the fairgrounds. This shirt sale began in April and will run through May 29. A pickup date and time will be announced closer to the shirts […]

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Hempy Water President Receives Regents Award

Hempy Water The CEO and President of Hempy Water Conditioning received the Regents Award and was recognized by the Water Quality Association at its Convention and Expo held recently in Miami, Florida. Jeff Knedler received the award for his contributions at the state and local level. With more than 20 years in the industry, Knedler has helped grow his Forest, Ohio based company while maintaining a strong focus on service, innovation, and community impact. A past president and longtime board […]

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Polls Open Across Hardin County for Primary Election Day

Today is Primary Election Day. Four candidates are vying for the Republican nomination in the Hardin County Commissioner’s race. They are Bob Carder, of Kenton, Michael Kasler, of LaRue, Michelle Laubis, of Kenton and Paul Osborne, of Alger. The winner will face Daryl Flowers, of Kenton, who is the lone Democrat to file, in the November election. In the Hardin County Auditor’s race, Republicans Michael Orr and Mark Schwemer will face off in the primary, with the winner running unopposed […]

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Todd Daquino Speaks to Kenton Rotary, Highlights Growth of Performing Arts Program

Photo: Kenton Rotary The choir teacher and vocal music department lead at Kenton High school spoke recently to Kenton Rotary.  In his 13th year in the district, Todd Daquino said he is excited about what comes next with the new school and the state of the art Performing Arts Center.  Daquino stated that the PAC is not just for the students and the school, but for the community.  The Kenton Cup Show Choir Competition was hosted for the first time, […]

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