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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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Ohio 4‑H Teens Travel to Greece for Global Leadership and Agriculture Experience

Photo provided by OSU Extension Hardin County  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fifteen Ohio 4-H teens recently traveled to Greece as part of the Ohio 4-H Global Immersion Project, spending much of their experience in Thessaloniki at the American Farm School, a historic educational institution focused on agriculture, experiential learning, and leadership development. From April 20–30, participants engaged in international experiences centered on leadership, agriculture, service, cultural exchange, and global learning. Among the participants was Mariann Woodruff, a 4‑H member from Hardin County, who represented their community […]

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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel to serve as Ohio Hi-Point’s 2026 Convocation speaker

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center has announced that Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel will serve as the keynote speaker for its Class of 2026 Convocation Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine High School. Tressel, who has served as Ohio’s lieutenant governor since February 2025, is widely recognized for his leadership in education and workforce development. He previously served as president of Youngstown State University, where he oversaw […]

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Hardin County Law Enforcement Memorial Unveiling Ceremony Set for Sunday in Kenton

Photo: Scott Holbrook The Hardin County Law Enforcement Memorial Unveiling Ceremony will be held this Sunday, May 10. It will start at 3:00 p.m. at 1025 South Main Street in Kenton. This is Upper Scioto Valley student Jadon Holbrook’s Eagle Scout Project that began several years ago during a visit to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. After seeing the names of our fallen Hardin County heroes on that wall, Holbrook asked where their monument was Hardin […]

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Community Invited to Attend 2026 Hancock Fallen Officers Memorial Service

FINDLAY, OHIO — The community is invited to join local law enforcement agencies, families of the fallen, retirees, and community leaders for the 2026 Hancock Fallen Officers Memorial Service on Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at the Hancock Fallen Officers Memorial outside the Fort Findlay FOP Lodge #20, 1769 S. Romick Parkway in Findlay.Held during National Police Week, the annual memorial service honors the lives and sacrifices of Hancock County law enforcement officers who gave their lives in service […]

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