KHS JROTC Cadets Gain Life-Saving Tools and Skills Through Kenton Fire Department Partnership

KHS JROTC Cadets Gain Life-Saving Tools and Skills Through Kenton Fire Department Partnership

Photo: City of Kenton Government The Kenton Fire Department has embarked on a collaboration with the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps' Medic Program. It will focus on enhancing the skills and preparedness of young cadets. Captain Bob Wilson announced late last week, the donation of crucial medical supplies, including an Automated External Defibrillator, to the Kenton JROTC. his significant contribution is set to enhance the capabilities of the JROTC's Medic Program, a vital initiative aimed at equipping students with essential […]

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Decisions on Levies, Judge Race Await Hardin County Voters May 6

With the Primary Election a little over a week away and early voting winding down, here is what is on the May 6 Primary Ballot. The one county-wide levy is the renewal levy to support criminal justice services for the Hardin County sheriff's Office. The five-year one mill levy is estimated to collect $677,000 annually. City of Kenton residents will decide the fate of a levy to benefit the city for the purpose of Fire Protection and Police Protection. The […]

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Roundhead Man Arrested After Multi-County Pursuit Thursday Afternoon

A Roundhead man was arrested Thursday afternoon following a pursuit with Hardin County Sheriff's Deputies. According to a release, a traffic stop was initiated at around 4:30 Thursday afternoon near the intersection of County Roads 50 and 15 as the result of a felony investigation. The driver was positively identified as Damon M. Kaiser, who had numerous felony warrants. Kaiser failed to comply with visual and audible signals displayed by Deputies and fled into Allen County. During the 12-mile pursuit, […]

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Tickets On Sale Now for Diamond Rio with Special Guests Confederate Railroad at the 2025 Hardin County Fair

Tickets are on sale now for Diamond Rio, with Special Guests Confederate Railroad at the 2025 Hardin County Fair. Diamond Rio has recorded nine studio albums, four Greatest Hits compilations, and an album of Christmas music. Three of the band's albums have achieved platinum certification in the United States. Confederate Railroad has released six studio albums. In addition, 18 of their singles have entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The concert will be held Saturday, September 6. To purchase […]

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Demolition of Old Surplus Building in Downtown Kenton Set to Begin May 5, Pending EPA Approval

The date has been set to begin the process of demolishing the old Surplus Building in downtown Kenton. City Law Director John Schwemer said the first steps are scheduled to start on Monday May 5, but that is subject to approval of the State Demolition Permit by the Environmental Protection Agency. He said actual demolition may take a couple of days after that date, as the first day will be removal of some windows and other items that may contain […]

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Authorities Investigate Suspicious Death After Body Found in Roadway in Wyandot County

Authorities in Wyandot County are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death that occurred early this past Wednesday morning in Sycamore Township. According to a release from Sheriff Todd Frey, the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit and the METRICH Enforcement Unit were dispatched to an area on County Highway 9 after receiving a 9-1-1 call from someone who reported that they had just hit someone that was lying in the middle of the road. The […]

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Hardin County Dog Shelter Quarantine Lifted, Facility Reopens to Public

Photo: Hardin County Dog Warden The Hardin County Dog Warden has lifted the quarantine at the Dog Shelter on Jones Road in Kenton It was first issued in late March due to an unexpected animal illness. The facility was reopened in early April, but only for a brief time when the quarantine was put back in place. As of Wednesday, the quarantine was lifted and the facility was reopened to the public. The Hardin County Dog Warden thanked citizens of […]

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Recent United Way Pickleball Tournament a Hit in Hardin County

Photo: United Way of Hardin County The United Way of Hardin County's Pickleball Tournament that held this past Saturday was a success. United Way official thanked the Hardin County Family YMCA, where the event was held, and the Hardin County Pickleball Club. They also thanked Quest Federal Credit Union , OhioHealth and Hempy Water for their support of the event. The winners of the tournament, along with pictures, are posted on the United Way of Hardin County's Facebook page.

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Rep. Ty Mathews Visits Hardin County Commissioners, Addresses School and Library Funding Concerns

Representative Ty Mathews, who represents the 83rd District in the Ohio House of Representatives, which includes Hardin, Hancock and part of Logan Counties, visited the Hardin County Commissioners on Tuesday. Mathews talked about two hot topics currently making headlines, and they are funding for public schools and funding for libraries around the state. When it comes to perceived cuts in the House passed budget, Mathews made it clear, “Currently no school in the state of Ohio and no public library […]

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