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Potent Mixtures Pose Risk of Drug Poisoning Death (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released a public safety bulletin today alerting Ohioans to an increasing number of illicit drug samples found to contain mixtures of various unpredictable and potentially deadly drugs such as carfentanil, which is estimated to be 100 times more potent than fentanyl. ONIC reported that forensic and drug testing labs across Ohio have recorded […]

Awakened Commotion, Hardin Northern's acapella singing group, recently attended the Kettering National A Cappella Festival held at Kettering Fairmont High School.   While there, Awakened Commotion performed, received a private clinic and participated in group clinics such as Crush a Solo, Arranging for Success and Performing Like a Popstar.  Awakened Commotion closed the day by attending a concert by acapella groups Fusion, Eleventh Hour and RADIUS.  A total of 52 schools […]

The Abundant Life Boutique is running low on inventory. They will be accepting donations this Thursday November 16. The hours will be from 4 until 7pm, with testimony time from 5 until 6:30. The boutique is located in the Abundant Life Outreach Center at 409 Madison Street in Kenton. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BoutiquebyAbundantLife

Kenton City Council met Monday evening. During the proceedings, Safety Service Director Cindy Murray shared that the city received a violation from the EPA. Murray stressed that there is no issue with the city's water and stated the violation is due to a delayed response to the agency. Two new resolutions were introduced during the meeting. Both are in connection with Phase 2A of the ongoing downtown infrastructure improvements. Resolution […]

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio late last week celebrated the crew of the McDonalds restaurant in Kenton for their success with Round-Up. In 2023, the restaurant has raised over $10,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities through their Round-Up efforts. Customers at McDonald’s can Round-Up their order to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities. During this year, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio has supported 4 […]

A house in the 400 block of West Columbus Street was damaged by fire Sunday evening. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to 430 West Columbus at around 7:20pm, and they found heavy smoke and fire coming from the backside of the house. The fire was quickly contained in that area, but it spread to the attic area above the kitchen. The fire is believed […]

The Hardin County Engineer's Office announced a road closing. Starting today, Roundhead Township Road 21, between Township Roads 150 and 152 will be closed. It will be closed for 2 to three weeks. That is for a culvert replacement project.

The Ada Academic Boosters is teaming up with the school nurse on hosting a drive for a collection of needed items.  During parent/teacher conferences on November 20 and 21, there will be a tote in the hallway connecting Kindergarten through second and third through fifth grades where items can be dropped off.  Some of the needed items are: coats, hats, gloves, and socks.  Make sure the items are new or […]

KENTON – The OhioMeansJobs Hardin County is hosting a Student and Adult Career Expo and Job Fair. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 14th, with the morning session open to Hardin County students only. The event is FREE and open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, Community Building, 14134 County Road 140, Kenton. Over 30 employers, agencies and education providers […]