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Kenton City Council Addresses Vacancy, Charter Proposal, and Construction Hold-Ups

Kenton City Council met Monday evening for the 15th regular session of the year. The meeting began by talking about the passing of Council at Large member Anda Tudor. Members will begin the process of appointing a person to serve the remainder of her term, which is through the end of the year. They noted they may reach out to some who are write-in candidates in November and noted that the deadline to file as a write-in candidate is August […]

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Revitalize Kenton Launches Facade Makeover of Kenton 3 Theatre with Keep Ohio Beautiful Grant

Photo: Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Revitalize Kenton began to implement their plans for the Keep Ohio Beautiful Grant they received in conjunction with Sherwin Williams to revitalize the facade of the Kenton 3 Theatre.   They received 1 of 5 grants awarded in the state. Monday morning, Board and Committee members Stephanie Temple, Doris Blum, Kelli Bostelman, Caity Ledley and Barb Wyndham met with Max Yankee, an owner of C & Y Painting, who shared his tips on how they […]

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Summer of Smiles: Hardin County DD Camp Delivers Joy, Inclusion and Family Support

Laughter echoed through the trees and bright smiles lit up every corner of the grounds as the Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD) hosted its annual summer camp for children who often struggle to fit in elsewhere. More than just a week of fun, the camp serves as a beacon of inclusion, connection, and joy for dozens of children with developmental disabilities. The camp, which ran throughout July, is specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of children with […]

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Former Kenton Police Officer Arrested on Multiple Charges Involving Minors in Auglaize County

Photo: Auglaize County Sheriff's Office On February 7th, 2025, the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a fight at a residence north of St. Marys. According to a release, upon arrival, Deputies learned there may have been alcohol and/or drugs involved with juveniles and an adult. The investigation continued for several months and resulted in the arrest of Robert Gordon Vogel, 43 years old. Vogel was a former member of the Kenton Police Department. Robert was arrested on […]

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Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges in Kenton After Two-Year Investigation

A man is facing child pornography charges after he was arrested in Kenton last week. According to a release from the Kenton Police Department, officers assisted federal agents in the service of the warrant for the arrest of Benjamin Roger Shephard. The officers located Shephard at his place of employment, and he was taken into custody without incident. The arrest warrant was issued after a nearly two-year long investigation. Shephard is currently being held in the Lucas County Jail on […]

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Marion Technical College Awarded National Science Foundation Grant for Artificial Intelligence

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Marion Technical College a $601,800 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant to help local businesses, teachers and college students learn and develop artificial intelligence programs (AI). The three-year grant, titled “Empowering Rural Communities: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education and Workforce Development,” implements Marion Tech’s faculty members’ vision to advance AI education locally. “AI has the ability to change the way we work and impact our effectiveness and efficiency within any organization,” said Principal Investigator […]

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Armored MRAP Added to Hardin County Sheriff’s Fleet via Federal Equipment Program

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has a new piece of equipment. It is a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected or MRAP vehicle. The unit is completely armored for use in high-risk situations. It was obtained at no charge to local taxpayers through the Federal Government's 1033 program, which allows equipment owned by the federal government to be transferred to local governments at no charge. Since its inception, the program has transferred equipment valued at over $7.6 […]

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Russell Blue Named Paul Harris Fellow by Kenton Rotary Club

Kenton Rotary Club announced that Russell Blue is the latest Paul Harris Fellow recipient.  The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.  Blue has been a member since 2012 and twice served as President of the Kenton Rotary Club.  He currently holds the office of Sergeant at Arms. 

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