Kenton City Schools will not be in session today through Tuesday April 9th for spring break. That happens to fall during the total solar eclipse on Monday April 8. As a reminder, free solar eclipse glasses were sent home with students yesterday. They were donated to the students by Quest Federal Credit Union. Classes will resume on Wednesday April 10.
The Hi-Road Drive-In, which is celebrating 75 years in business, is featured in the latest Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Tourism Spotlight. The twin screen drive-in theater opened in 1949. Over the years, they have received several new improvements including a new marquee and new concession stand. A wide variety of classic movie snacks including popcorn, candy, and pizza is sold in the concession stand. The Hi-Road Drive-In Theatre […]
Terri Holloway and Andy Diller Kenton Rotary heard from Terri Holloway, parent and former board member for the Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (HCBDD) and Andy Diller, SSA Director with HCBDD. “SSA” stands for Service and Support Administration, which is similar to case management. Mr. Diller reminded everyone that March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Andy spoke about how most people in Hardin County are familiar with Simon Kenton […]
Brittney Walton The Wyandot Chamber of Commerce has named Brittney Walton of Upper Sandusky its new executive director. In this role, Brittney will oversee the strategic direction, growth and overall operations of the Chamber by collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for the interests of Chamber members and driving initiatives that result in economic prosperity and community engagement. “At a quick glance, one could look at my resume and ask why someone […]
Registrations are still being accepted for the Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on April 10 at noon. Hardin County Young Professionals is a group of young professionals between the ages of 21 and 45. The group has the ultimate goal of building professional relationships, as well as engaging in community service. The group presents a great opportunity for networking, collaboration, and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or […]
Findlay, OH – Pack a lunch and head to the Hancock Historical Museum for its monthly Brown Bag Lecture Series at 12 p.m. Thursday, April 4th discussing “Four Guys Walk into a Bluffton Bank…”, the story of Public Enemy Number 1, John Dillinger’s raid on a bank in Bluffton, presented by Fred Steiner, author, and retired journalist. Fred says Dillinger and his gang robbed Citizens National Bank of Bluffton of […]
Kenton Firefighters were dispatched to the 21000 block of Township Road 146 this afternoon to provide mutual assistance for a water rescue. The victim was removed by Mt. Victory Fire and is safe. Township Road 146 is impassable between County Road 265 and County Road 227. Water is over the road in several areas and will continue to rise. Do not attempt to drive across flooded roads. Remember the old […]
We are keeping an eye on the weather today. First of all, there is a Flood Watch in effect through this (Tuesday) evening. Occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected today through this evening. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of up to an inch are possible. Some severe storms can be expected between 3 and 10 PM with the potential for all weather […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine toured the Indian Lake area this (Tuesday) morning to get an update on the clean up process after the area was struck by tornadoes on March 14th. The governor has initiated several federal and state disaster aid mechanisms, including his request to President Biden for a major disaster declaration, that could bring financial relief to Ohioans affected by the severe weather incidents. Representatives from the Federal […]
