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15-Year-Old Arrested After Marion Shooting Injures One

One person was injured and several houses were hit after multiple gunshots were fired in Marion Wednesday afternoon. According to a release from the Marion Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Oak and Chestnut Streets at around 2:15pm. Both a vehicle and pedestrians were reportedly involved in the shooting, but no one involved was still at the scene. A short time later, a person was reported to be at Marion General Hospital with a gunshot wound, and […]

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BLHS Business Professionals of America Attend National Leadership Conference in Nashville 

Benjamin Logan Local School District Students from Benjamin Logan High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter attended the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, May 6-10. The chapter was recognized with the Membership Explosion Award for increasing its membership by 30% from last year. The conference brought together an estimated six thousand delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and information technology skills competitions, attend leadership and professional development workshops, receive awards […]

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Kenton High School Students Shine at Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference

Photo: Kenton City Schools- Kenton BPA KENTON, Ohio — Students from Kenton High School's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter returned home with impressive honors from the BPA National Leadership Conference, competing against thousands of students from across the country. Among the standout performers, Brady Cole claimed 2nd place in the nation in Graphic Design, a remarkable achievement that reflects both his talent and dedication to his craft. Anden Goldsmith earned a Top 15 finish in Entrepreneurship, and Emori Criner secured a Top 20 national finish in her event. Karyn Hopkins also placed in the Top […]

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HCSO Investigating Animal Welfare Situation

Animal Welfare Investigation – Co Rd 195 The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the public’s concerns regarding a horse located on County Road 195. We want to provide an update on the steps being taken to address this situation: Active Monitoring: Deputies have been on-site to conduct welfare checks. During these observations, the animal was seen both recumbent (laying down) and standing/moving. Legal Review: Our office is currently working in conjunction with the Hardin County Prosecutor to review […]

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Kenton Seniors Receive More Than $301,000 in Scholarships at 2026 Awards Ceremony

KHS Senior Jaycob Francis receiving the Max Montgomery Memorial Scholarship It was another big year at the Kenton High School Senior Awards Day Ceremony. R.E. and Joan Allen Foundation Scholarships totaled $73,000 and were awarded to 44 seniors. The Local Scholarships total, including scholarships with separate applications, was $54,375 given to seniors. Dollars for Scholarships was $16,500 given to 32 seniors. and, Kenton Excellence for Education Foundation was $158,000 given to 40 seniors. High School Counselor Amy Kohl added it […]

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Hardin VSC to Host Memorial Day Ceremony at Grove Cemetery in Kenton

The Hardin Veterans’ Service Commission (VSC) will be hosting the Memorial Day Ceremony at the GAR Circle in Grove Cemetery on May 25th, 2026, at 11 AM (right after the annual Kenton parade). The Kenton High School band, bagpiper- Jadon Holbrook, JROTC Cadets, VSC’s Honor Guard, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) representative- Ronald Marvin, Wreath Presenter- Korea War Veteran Robert Hites, Pastor Randall Forester, and a special guest speaker, Ohio State Representative Ty Mathews, will be […]

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Mary Rutan Health Review Finds Billing Practices Align With Industry Standards

Mary Rutan Health announced Monday the results of an independent, third-party review of its revenue cycle and billing operations conducted by RSM, the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for mid-sized companies. The comprehensive assessment reviewed Mary Rutan Health’s revenue cycle operations end-to-end, including scheduling, registration, coding, billing, claims submission, insurance follow-up, patient collections and performance outcomes. Michael Brown, National Director of Revenue Cycle Consulting at RSM, stated that their review found Mary Rutan Health’s revenue cycle structure, […]

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Kenton City Council Advances Water Plant Project, Announces Traffic Light Changes

Kenton City Council conducted its 9th Regular Session of the year Monday evening. Council passed a resolution on first reading after suspending the three-reading rule that tentatively awards a contract for construction of Water Treatment Plant Phase I improvements. Safety Service Director Cindy Murray said the city has been awarded $3 million in grants and secured a $3 million dollar interest free loan to pay for much needed repairs that she said will extend the life of the plant for […]

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Eagle Scout Honors Fallen Officers with New Hardin County Memorial

Photo courtesy of Scott HolbrookChief Deputy Scott Holbrook and Jadon Holbrook The Hardin County Law Enforcement Memorial Unveiling Ceremony was held Sunday at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office in Kenton. This is Upper Scioto Valley student Jadon Holbrook’s Eagle Scout Project. Photo courtesy of Scott Holbrook His desire was to have monument to honor fallen Hardin County heroes, and thanks to the overwhelming support of local businesses and individuals, his vision is now a reality. The ceremony Sunday kicked off […]

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