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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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Hardin Northern Elementary Celebrates March Madness Reading Challenge with Prizes and Community Support

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Elementary students at Hardin Northern showed off their March Madness Reading Challenge prizes on Tuesday. Students earned raffle tickets for reading during the month of March. Prize-winners earned books, posters, and basketballs. School officials thanked the Hardin County Community Foundation and Wilson Football Factory for supporting the library.

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Anderson Scholarship Offers Ridgedale Graduates a Hand Up

A generous family with deep local roots is coming together to help Marion Technical College students succeed. The Anderson family has created a new scholarship fund. Tim Anderson worked at Whirlpool for 28 years and saw the need for local workers to upgrade their skills through higher education. “I had good folks working for me. The jobs were becoming more technical. "We needed a solution to keep skillsets current with the rapid advancements in technology. I got in touch with […]

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Kenton Winter Guard Takes 3rd at State Finals with Strong Performance

Photo: Kenton City Schools Kenton High School's Winter Guard earned a 3rd place win at State Finals Competition. The finals were held at Wapakoneta High School this past Saturday, March 29. The team scored a 76.468 and was only 2 points away from second place. Team members are Mara Yoder, Nevaeah Cooper, Jessie Davis, Lily Poland, Xavier Middleton, and Allison Woodard. More pictures from the competition can be found by clicking here.

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Kenton’s Waste and Brush Voucher Program Returns, Offering Flexible Disposal Option for Residents

Photo: City of Kenton Government City of Kenton officials announced that the Waste Voucher Program is back for its second year. These vouchers offer free for waste and brush disposal at the Hardin County Transfer Station, which is located at 45 Jones Road. The vouchers can be used any day the station is open from May 1st until the end of this year. This program gives you the freedom to choose when to dispose of your items, replacing the traditional […]

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Marathon Petroleum Donates $1 Million to Support Findlay YMCA’s New Early Learning Center

Photo: Findlay YMCA The Findlay YMCA announced a transformational gift was received from Marathon Petroleum Corporation. It was announced yesterday that Marathon donated one million dollars to support The Findlay Y's new Early Learning Center. The contribution brings them closer to expanding high-quality, affordable childcare for local families. Y officials thanked Marathon Petroleum Corporation for their continued partnership and commitment to building a stronger, healthier community. The Findlay YMCA hosts an array of events throughout the year as well, including […]

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