Tuesday night swim at the Ada pool has been cancelled for the rest of the season. Village of Ada officials say that decision was made this morning after much consideration. The reason they say is because a group of kids were not following the rules. Many of those people were very disrespectful and several threatened harm to the staff, and some of them were asked to leave after multiple warnings. Staff at the pool is mainly comprised of teenagers , […]
(left to right: Tate Ketcham, Kane Ketcham and Claire Ketcham) Hardin County Players Summer Children's Theatre Workshop will present Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. this weekend. Apprentice Director Tate Ketcham says the show will be even more exciting thanks to the new venue, “You should anticipate Kenton's new Performing Arts Center, all of their technology, we use all of it, and it's a really cool opportunity that Kenton has let us use their facility. We are using some of the rigging […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions that affect program payments including allowing for the equitable treatment of business entities. Additionally, producers will benefit from an increased payment limitation for certain programs, and a broader definition of farming income that will result in more exceptions to income limitations. “The 2026 program year will be a monumental change for farmers and ranchers who can now structure their farm entities to benefit from the legal protections of certain business structures without limiting […]
(L to R) Deputy Jake Boyd of the Logan Co. Sheriff’s Office, Lt. Josh Kent and Dispatch Coordinator Nate Coffield of the Union Co. Sheriff’s Office, and Hardin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kendrick Garmon.Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office A member of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office joined law enforcement personnel from neighboring counties Friday for the Behind the Badge Golf Scramble at Cherokee Hills Golf Course in Bellefontaine. Representing the Multi-County Crash Investigation Team (MCCIT) were Deputy Jake Boyd of the […]
Two people were injured in a one vehicle accident that occurred around 8:30 Sunday morning in the 8300 block of SR 117 in Logan County. According to information from the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department, upon arrival two patients, one still entrapped, were found inside the vehicle. Once freed from the vehicle, one person was flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus, and another occupant in the vehicle was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital. SR 117 was closed for around an […]
Distracted driving led to a one vehicle crash this past Saturday afternoon in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Nathaniel McMillan, of Upper Sandusky, told deputies that he was traveling north on Township Highway 122 and was driving at around 70 miles per hour while sending a text. He drove off the left side of the road and was unable to regain control. The car struck a telephone pole, continued through the ditch […]
Leighton Street Bridge in Kenton was closed today due to safety concerns. According to information from the City of Kenton Government Facebook page, based on recent bridge inspection findings and consultation with the Ohio Department of Transportation, the decision to close the bridge was made. It will remain closed until necessary repairs can be completed to ensure everyone’s safety. City officials are asking that motorists plan alternate routes.
Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership KENTON, OHIO — Revitalize Kenton is excited to invite the community to a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Kenton Shopping Plaza. Designed as a fun-filled day for young and old alike, the event will feature a wide variety of family friendly activities including Power Wheels Derby, Pet Parade, Old Fashioned Games, Arts & Crafts for Kids, Chalk Art, Life […]
Kenton Lions Club The Kenton Lions Club met Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 at the Kenton Elks Lodge 157 at 6:54 PM. 18 members and guest speaker Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator Jennifer Ramge were present for tonight’s meeting. Lion President Brad Bailey led in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Lion Daryl Flowers lead in the club in prayer. Jennifer Ramge talked to the group about the revitalizations of the downtown area. She began with a wonderful thank you to the group with what the Kenton Lions have done with the parades, Pioneer Park, […]
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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.
