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Free Family Fun Day Set for Tomorrow in Kenton

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 […]

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Kenton Lions Club Hears Downtown Revitalization Update, Plans Community Projects at June 3 Meeting

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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Benjamin Logan Envirothon Team Earns First Place in Ohio Envirothon Oral Presentations

Benjamin Logan Local School District The Benjamin Logan Envirothon team earned First Place in the Ohio Envirothon Oral Presentation competition for their innovative project proposal focused on transforming a 74-acre golf course along the Ohio River into an engaging community destination centered on recreation, conservation, and environmental education. During the competition, students presented their vision for improving a small river community by creating opportunities for outdoor recreation and entertainment while promoting conservation efforts and stewardship of natural resources. Their proposal […]

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Hardin County Dog Warden Launches Petfinder Listings

The Hardin County Dog Warden's Office has announced that all dogs currently in its care are now listed on Petfinder, making it easier for potential adopters and foster families to view available dogs online. In a social media post, the Dog Warden's Office encouraged residents to explore the available dogs and consider adoption or fostering opportunities. Those interested can browse the dogs currently available through Petfinder and learn more about providing a permanent home or temporary foster care for animals […]

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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 […]

todayJune 2, 2026 262

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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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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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