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Backpack Buddies at New Hope Ministry Park April 17

The New Hope Ministry Park is holding a Backpack Buddies giveaway this coming Saturday April 17. They will give away a drawstring backpack filled with food for the kids from 10am until 1 that afternoon. The ministry park is located at 13671 West Pattison Avenue in Kenton. If you would like to donate non perishable food items or make a charitable donation, you can do so at the Ministry Park weekdays from 7am until 2pm. Some examples of food items […]

April 12, 2021 33

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OhioMeansJobs Taking Applications for Paid Work Experience

KENTON, OHIO - OhioMeansJobs Hardin County is now taking applications for the Work Experience Program. This program is for youth fourteen and older and adults. Work experiences are a planned, structured, short term learning experience designed to expose participants to the working world and the skills that are required for a job. “The paid work experience is now available year around and not just during the summer,” said Geanna England, OhioMeansJobs Hardin County Workforce Development Supervisor. A work experience helps […]

April 10, 2021 107

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Crestview Wins NWC Scholastic Bowl; Ada in 5 Way Tie for Second

Crestview won the Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl competition with an 8-0 record in matches held at Crestview High School on March 27th. Ada, Bluffton, Delphos Jefferson, Lincolnview, and Paulding all finished in a 5 way tie for 2nd place with records of 5-3 in the competition. Members of the winning Crestview team were Vincent Adam, Megan Foehl, Karis Holloway, and Levi Ludwig. Standings with win/loss records for the competition are listed below: Crestview 8-0 Ada 5-3 Bluffton 5-3 Delphos Jefferson […]

April 9, 2021 187

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Severe Weather Threat Friday and Saturday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible later this afternoon into early evening. The National Weather Service said a few storms may become strong to severe with damaging wind being the primary threat. In addition, showers and chance of thunderstorms will overspread the region on Saturday. A few strong to severe storms will be possible Saturday afternoon and into the early evening hours. Damaging wind will be the primary threat. Listen for the latest AccuWeather Forecast on 95.3 FM WKTN.

April 9, 2021 66

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Penczarski Now a Finalist for Superintendent’s Position at Chagrin Falls

Kenton City Schools Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski is now a finalist for that position at the Chagrin Falls School District. Cleveland.com reported that Penczarski and two other candidates were interviewed this past Monday April 5. She had been a finalist for the Lebanon School District. It's unclear where that stands at this time. Penczarski has not returned a request for a comment. Chagrin Falls is a suburb of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County. The Board of Education at Chagrin Falls was expected […]

April 9, 2021 147

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Troopers Seize $90,000 Worth of Cocaine in Sandusky County; Fremont Man Arrested

COLUMBUS – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against an Ohio man after a stop in Sandusky County. During the traffic stop, troopers seized more than 6 pounds of cocaine worth approximately $90,000. On April 7, at 5:31 p.m., troopers stopped a 2010 Nissan Maxima with Ohio registration for a window tint violation on U.S. 20. Criminal indicators were observed and a Patrol drug-sniffing canine alerted to the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed […]

April 9, 2021 314

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ONU awarded $2.6 Million from State of Ohio and ODE for STEM Student Support

ADA, Ohio - Ohio Northern University is excited to announce it has received a total of $2.6 million from two Choose Ohio First (COF) grants for STEM student recruitment and retention. The funding from the State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Education will assist students studying science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics. The funding is intended to address the skilled labor shortages STEM professions are increasingly experiencing. “We’re very thankful for this extraordinary opportunity to offer extra […]

April 9, 2021 86

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University of Findlay Receives 1200 Doses of J&J Vaccine

University of Findlay has received 1,200 doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for University students in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex. Vaccination clinics began Thursday, April 8, and are slated to be held: Friday, April 9 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vaccines will be administered by UF pharmacy, nursing, and physician assistant students, which provides them with valuable […]

April 9, 2021 50

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Kenton City Council Cancels Finance Committee Meeting Monday

The Finance Committee of Kenton City Council will not be meeting on Monday. The committee was scheduled to meet at 5:30 Monday evening prior to the regular meeting, but it has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. The regular meeting of Kenton City Council on April 12 is still scheduled to start at seven that evening.

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Backpack Buddies at New Hope Ministry Park April 17

OhioMeansJobs Taking Applications for Paid Work Experience

Crestview Wins NWC Scholastic Bowl; Ada in 5 Way Tie for Second

Severe Weather Threat Friday and Saturday

Penczarski Now a Finalist for Superintendent’s Position at Chagrin Falls

Troopers Seize $90,000 Worth of Cocaine in Sandusky County; Fremont Man Arrested

ONU awarded $2.6 Million from State of Ohio and ODE for STEM Student Support

University of Findlay Receives 1200 Doses of J&J Vaccine

Kenton City Council Cancels Finance Committee Meeting Monday

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