Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to Launch“Reading for Resiliency” Initiative

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to Launch“Reading for Resiliency” Initiative

(COLUMBUS, OH) — The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) today announced a new prevention-focused effort designed to strengthen family connectedness, promote healthy child development, and support lifelong mental wellness through literacy and shared reading experiences. The Reading for Resiliency initiative is being launched through a partnership between DBH and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, bringing together literacy, prevention, and family wellness strategies to support children and families across Ohio. The Department will implement community-based reading programming across multiple […]

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URGENT CALL: Blood and Platelet Donors Needed Now

CENTRAL & SOUTHERN OHIO June 1, 2026 — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give lifesaving blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types are essential in keeping the blood supply strong enough to withstand summer challenges. Scheduled donations, which account for 90% of all blood donations, have dropped sharply in recent weeks. As a result, the blood supply has fallen by several thousand units in just a […]

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Motorists Urged to Use Caution in Kenton Near Main Street Work Zones

The City of Kenton is advising motorists to use caution while traveling on Main Street as crews continue manhole adjustment work in the southbound lane. According to the city, crews are adjusting manhole castings to bring them up to grade. Traffic cones have been placed around each manhole cutout, requiring southbound vehicles to briefly move into the adjacent lane to navigate around the work areas. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution, be patient, and watch for changing traffic patterns […]

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Caledonia Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on State Route 309 in Marion County

Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on May 29, 2026, at approximately 5:28 PM, on State Route 309 near milepost 21 in Claridon Township, Marion County. The crash involved a black 2012 Hyundai Elantra driven by 19-year-old Eva J. Moran, of Caledonia, a white 2013 GMC Acadia driven by 19-year-old Nathaniel R. Blankenship, of Marion, and a black 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 23-year-old Dalila Zamudio, […]

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Single-Vehicle Crash in Hancock County Claims Life of Kenton Man

A Kenton man died Friday evening following a single-vehicle crash in Hancock County. According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at approximately 5:55 p.m. on May 29 to a crash on State Route 613 near Township Road 231 in Allen Township. Investigators said a 2002 International truck driven by 36-year-old Michael Davis of Kenton was traveling westbound on SR 613 when the vehicle traveled into the eastbound lanes before veering off the right side of the roadway. The […]

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BPW Members Hear Update on Downtown Kenton Revitalization Efforts

President Sandy Moore welcomed 4 members and guest Jennifer Ramge to the Hardin Co. Business & Professional Women’s Club. The dinner meeting was at Kenton’s Royal Buffet on May 27 at 5:30 p.m. Following the delicious dinner, hostess Connie Dietz introduced speaker Jennifer Ramge. Ramge works part-time for the Chamber of Commerce as the coordinator for the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. Her mission is to “Preserve the Past. Powering the Future”. That means that she wants to revitalize Kenton’s downtown […]

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6-State Trooper Project: 7,932 Drivers Cited for Safety Belt Violations

COLUMBUS – Earlier this month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with members of the 6-State Trooper Project, joined forces to focus on safety belt enforcement. During the eight-day initiative, which ran from Monday, May 18 through Monday, May 25, the Patrol issued 2,832 citations for safety belt violations. Another 98 citations were issued relating to child safety seat violations. The campaign included the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and West Virginia State […]

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Kenton Native Chase Fleece Named Carter Historic Farm Coordinator

Chase Fleece LinkedIn A former employee of WKTN has been named by the Wood County Park District has the Carter Historic Farm Coordinator. Chase Fleece will oversee all activities at Carter Historic Farm including farming operations, programming and events, animal care, and overall maintenance of the site. Park District Executive Director Chris Smalley stated that Fleece has exceptional depth of knowledge and much practical, hands-on agriculture experience. Fleece is a graduate of Kenton High School, and he graduated with a […]

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Rescue Grove Chapel Committee Meets with State Historic Preservation Office

Pictured from left to right is Dani Cohen, Carrie Simmons and Grove Cemetery Superintendent Jerry HaudenschieldPhoto: Ron Rogers- Rescue Grove Chapel Several members of the Rescue Grove Chapel committee met earlier this week with Dani Cohen and Carrie Simmons from the State of Ohio Historic Preservation Office. According to information in the Rescue Grove Chapel Facebook group, committee members present were Jennifer Whitaker Ramge, William Bill Keller, Michael Kasler, Ronald Marvin Jr., and Ron Rogers. Ramge has been directing the paperwork […]

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