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The Kenton-Hardin Health Department held its first Community Health Improvement Plan or CHIP meeting last week.  They are asking county residents for their assistance by completing a Quality of Life Survey through Survey Monkey.  The quality-of-life survey results will be presented at a future CHIP meeting likely  in January. The survey takes an average of five minutes to complete.  Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HC23QOL to find the survey, and the deadline is Monday, […]

HSLC will once again this holiday season be coordinating the collection of toys and non-perishable food items for Hardin County Helping Hands.   As in the past, HSLC will also partner with Hardin County Business Professional Women, Hardin County/Kenton Soroptimist, the Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Hardin County Retired Teachers Assoc. to accept the donation of socks, slippers, gloves, and hats. With the current interior renovations taking place […]

Lake of Lights in Kenton has been featured on the 2023 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail. Lake of Lights will open for its twentieth season this Friday, a day after Thanksgiving.   This is the 7th year for the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail and with 70 stops, this year is the biggest yet. Also on the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail in our region are Upper's Winter Fantasy of Light, North Pole Express […]

The Hardin County Historical Museum has been transformed for the Christmas season.  Community members, organizations, and businesses have decorated trees to reflect individual themes.  The museum will open Friday November 24 and Saturday the 25 by appointment only. The public can experience the museum during its Festival of Trees starting Sunday November 26 from noon until 4. It will run through December 28. The museum is located at 223 North […]

The death of a Lima resident is being investigated as a homicide. According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of East Elm Street in Lima late Thursday morning in reference to a wellbeing check. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of 44 year old Nikole Burgess. The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with any information is asked to call Lt. Brett […]

There is still time to nominate a deserving alumni from Upper Scioto Valley for the RAMS Distinguished Alumni Award. The deadline is December 1.    Visit the Upper Scioto Valley School District Facebook page for more information You can also download the forms on the school's website: https://www.usvschools.org/

DG Deb Crawford and Lion Bill Keller Lion Bill Keller received a 40 year member Chevron award and the President's Club Excellence pin at this week's meeting of the Kenton Lions Club. The club itself received the 2022-2023 Club Excellence banner patch. The awards were presented by District Governor Deb Crawford. Also at the meeting, Lion President Jason Vanbuskirk announced that 29-30 street banners have been sold, and they will […]

Numerous activities are planned in the Village of Lakeview this holiday season, including a few things new for 2023. One of the new things is the Lakeview Whoville Christmas Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 30th.  Then Saturday, December 2nd, it's the Annual Lakeview Christmas in the Village Celebration to include breakfast with Santa, the petting zoo, scavenger hunt and gift giveaway.  Also new this year are […]

Movie night at the Hardin Northern Public Library is tonight. This month's feature will be "Animal Crackers" featuring the voices of Emily Blunt, Danny DeVito & Sylvester Stallone.  The movie, which is rated PG, will start at 6 this evening.  Anyone interested is invited. The movie and popcorn are free.