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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.

It is time to apply for Camp Counselor and Junior Fair Board positions. Applications for both positions are due December 3rd.   4-H members who are currently sophomores or older can apply. Interviews will take place December 13 and 14. For more information, visit the Ohio State- Hardin County 4-H on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardinco4h

The Hardin County Family YMCA is offering what it is calling the best deal of the year. Every $100 in gift certificates purchased at the YMCA in Kenton will get you $25 in Y cash. Y cash can be used for programs, swim lessons and even toward memberships. They can be used in-house and online on Friday November 24 and online only on Monday November 27. For more visit: https://www.facebook.com/Hardincoymca

November Application Period is Open (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the results of the September round of TechCred, in which 480 employers were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 5,289 tech-focused credentials, setting a record for the most employers awarded and credentials funded in a single round. “With each round of TechCred, […]

The OhioHealth Hardin Wellness Center is excited to continue their annual tradition, the Turkey Trot, on Thanksgiving morning beginning at 8 a.m. Aaron Burkett, director of the wellness center stated, “We wanted to create an annual event that promotes physical activity and a way to give back to our community. This event was created to do just that.” The Turkey Trot is a family event (including any furry friends) that […]

The Benjamin Logan Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 21. It will start at 5:30 tomorrow evening at the Central Office. The purpose of the special meeting is to conduct Board of Education candidate interviews during Executive Session.  The regular session of the Benjamin Logan Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 27.

The City of Kenton and the Ohio Department of Transportation are looking at options to provide easier and safer travel through downtown Kenton.  They are evaluating alternatives to improve the connection between U.S. 68 and State Route 31 with an emphasis on reducing or removing semi-truck turns on the roadways surrounding the courthouse. The study was performed to evaluate different alternatives to address traffic flow inefficiencies and congestion. The alternatives […]