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Kenton Plans Historic Memorial Day Tribute Honoring Fallen Heroes, Veterans, and Community Service Members

Photo: Rescue Grovel Chapel- Kenton, Ohio The City of Kenton, Rescue Grove Chapel Committee, Hardin County Armory, and the Kenton Lions Club is planning a special and historical addition to the annual Memorial Day Parade on May 26. They will be honoring the area's history as the home of the nation’s first Medal of Honor recipient, high-ranking officers and all fallen Ohio soldiers that served from the Civil War era to present, who have either been buried or held in […]

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OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital Expands Availability of MRI Services

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is enhancing its imaging services by expanding MRI availability to provide patients with greater access to critical diagnostic imaging.   MRI appointments will be available on two upcoming Saturdays this spring: April 26th and May 3rd. Then, beginning May 19th, MRI services will be offered every Monday (except Memorial Day), Tuesday, and Friday, ensuring consistent weekday availability for patients in Hardin County and surrounding areas.   This expansion is part of OhioHealth’s ongoing commitment to keeping […]

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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel Urge Ohioans to Prepare for Severe Weather and Flooding

As severe weather continues to impact Ohio, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel are urging Ohioans to prepare for ongoing rainfall and flash flooding this weekend, particularly in the southern half of the state. A storm system that has been churning over the Midwest has already dropped significant rainfall throughout Ohio and is expected to bring continued heavy rain across the state this weekend. While this storm system is not expected to bring record levels of flooding, […]

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Two Marion County Residents Charged with 64 Counts in Animal Cruelty Case

After a three-week investigation, two Marion County residents have been charged with 64 counts of prohibitions concerning companion animals. According to a release from the Marion County Sheriff's Department, the investigation was launched in early March after Marion County Dog Warden authorities were dispatched to the 6000 block of Marion Agosta Road for a report about a deceased dog. The dog's body was found and a necropsy was conducted. Three weeks later, a search warrant was served at the residence […]

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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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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.