Downtown Revitalization Meeting This Afternoon

An informational meeting to discuss the Kenton Downtown Revitalization Plan is scheduled for 4 this afternoon in Veteran's Hall at the Hardin County Courthouse. The Downtown Revitalization Plan prioritizes capital improvements in the downtown. Currently, the City of Kenton and the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance are undergoing a planning and design process for needed sewer, water and stormwater infrastructure upgrades within a nine-block area downtown. Those attending the meeting will learn more about the history of […]

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Kenton City Council Meeting Tonight

Kenton City Council will also meet this evening. In old business, an ordinance vacating an alley is on second reading. In new business, an ordinance providing for transferring funds for 2019 will be on first reading. The meeting will start at 7 this evening in the city building.

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Grandstand at Hardin County Fairgrounds Being Painted

The Hardin County Fair Board is investing $51,000 in painting the iconic Hardin County Fair grandstand structure. Each side of the block walls, as well as the roof of the grandstand, will all receive a fresh coat of paint. The letters that read “Hardin County” will be hand painted back on following the completion of the project. The work is being completed with funds from the Hardin County Agricultural Society’s capital improvement fund in collaboration with funds […]

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Owner Cited After Her Dog Bites a Child

A Kenton woman was issued a summons after her dog bit a child Sunday evening. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Street to investigate the incident. The 13 year old boy was riding on a scooter and suffered a minor injury when he was bit. It was determined that the dog was owned by 55 year old Jacqueline Shirk, who lives in the 800 […]

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Woman Arrested on Warrant Sunday Evening

A Kenton woman was arrested on a warrant Sunday evening. According to the Kenton Police Department report, an officer was leaving Forest Court Apartments when he noticed a male and female arguing. The officer stopped to make sure they were okay, and it was discovered that the female, 32 year old Alisha Wynegar, had an active warrant out of the Lima Police Department. She was arrested and transported to Maysville where she was released to the custody […]

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Soroptimist Announces Club 250 Winner

KENTON-Hardin Co. Soroptimist International announced the Club 250 winner for week 28. Holly Ferrel will receive $100. Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls.

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Marion Bar Owner Facing Gambling Charges

The owner of Frosty Mug bar in Marion is facing gambling charges. The Marion Star reported that 47 year old James R. Frank II, was indicted last month on one count of gambling and two counts of operating a gambling house. The charges were filed following an investigation by the Ohio Investigative Unit, which investigates possible illegal activity in bars, restaurants and other places with liquor permits. Two machines were seized as a result of the investigation.

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Gasoline Prices Drop to Start Work Week

The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County dropped 11 cents from last week. AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas is $2.55 today, compared to $2.66 from last week. Hancock and Allen Counties had the cheapest prices in the region at $2.53 a gallon. The most expensive is in Union County where the average cost is $2.67 a gallon. The statewide average fell 21 cents per […]

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OSP Releases Results of Weekend OVI Checkpoint in Findlay

Findlay- Driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs continues to be a national problem. The purpose of an OVI checkpoint is to increase public awareness of the impaired driving problem and to deter citizens from driving impaired in Hancock County and the City of Findlay. During the checkpoint on Friday night, 919 vehicles drove through the checkpoint and were checked. Of those vehicles, three were diverted for further investigation. Three of the drivers were charged with operating a […]

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