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Kenton-Hardin Health Department Shares Measles Information and Resources

The Kenton-Hardin Health Department recently announced that they have received numerous calls about the measles outbreak and have shared vaccination information for the community on their Facebook page. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through coughing, sneezing, or being near someone who’s infected. It often starts with cold-like symptoms—like a fever, cough, and runny nose—followed by a rash that spreads across the body around 3-5 days after symptoms begin. It can also cause high fevers that may spike […]

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Riverdale High School Presents “Little Shop of Horrors” This Weekend

Photo: Riverdale Local Schools The Riverdale High School Music Department presents "Little Shop of Horrors" this weekend. Showtimes are tonight and Saturday night at 7:00pm, and Sunday at 3:00pm in the Russell E. Willeke Auditorium. Doors will open 30 minutes before show time. All tickets are general admission, and cash will still be accepted at the door.

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Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Flooding Expected Across Ohio Through Sunday

Severe weather is expected across the state through this Sunday. The National Weather Service says that means strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread flooding can be expected. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will occur into the weekend, with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning. The Ohio Department of Transportation encourages motorists to make sure to stay alert on the roadway and watch for scattered debris, downed power lines, […]

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Spring into Action: Join Revitalize Kenton for a Downtown Clean Up Day on April 5

Photo: Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership The group Revitalize Kenton will hold a Downton Clean Up April 5. Those interested in helping can meet in the parking lot beside the Kenton Theater. Clean up will take place from 9am until noon. You should bring gloves, weed eaters, grabbers and push brooms. Revitalize Kenton is a community partnership lead by a group of volunteers who are interested in seeing their community flourish. More information on the organization can be found by […]

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Scattered Outages and Flood Risk Linger in Hardin County After Severe Storms

Photo: Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Scattered power outages remain today for residents around Hardin County. The late-night storms brought high wind gusts, lightning and rain across the region. As a result, Mid-Ohio Energy reported that over 9 three-phase poles were broken at the ground along County Road 90. Down power lines were also reported in the area of State Route 81, between County Roads 115 and 125. American Electric Power shows that there are scattered outages impacting customers especially in the […]

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Tickets on Sale Now for 2025 Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Tickets for the 2025 Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are on sale. They are $30 each and can be purchased at Quest Federal Credit locations in Kenton and Ada on a first come-first serve basis. No tickets will be sold at the door. The event will be held on Saturday. June 14 at St. John's Evangelical Church, 211 East Carrol Street in Kenton. Doors open at 5 pm for a Meet and Greet, with dinner and ceremonies […]

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“A Dream Come True”: Brenda Rainsburg Marks 40 Years as Hardin County Recorder

Tuesday may have been April Fool’s Day, but it was no joke for a long serving Hardin County elected official. Brenda Rainsburg celebrated her 40th anniversary on Tuesday as Hardin County Recorder. Reflecting on that time, she noted that a lot has changed over those years especially in technology and employees. With 40 years down, she has no plans to call it a career anytime soon, “I’m here for as long as the county will have me. 40 years has […]

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McGuffey Man Gets 19 Years to Life for Father’s Murder as Judge Cites ‘No Genuine Remorse’ and Rejects Sentencing Recommendation

A McGuffey man was sentenced this morning in Hardin County Common Pleas Court on charges connected to the murder of his father. 42-year-old Dustin Bolen was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison on charges of murder, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse. On March 31, 2024, after an argument with his father, 66-year-old Michael Bolen, the younger Bolen killed his dad then hid the body, which was found in December of that year. In Court […]

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Kenton Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Grand Theft, Money Laundering, and Tampering with Records

A Kenton man was sentenced Tuesday on multiple felony charges in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. Christopher Kitchen pleaded guilty to theft, grand theft, money laundering and tampering with records back in February. He was hoping to be put on community control with maybe some local jail incarceration, which was part of joint sentencing recommendation between the Hardin County Prosecutor's Office and his attorney as part of a plea agreement. Judge Steve Christopher however rejected the recommendation saying that a […]

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