Site preparation is continuing for the new Kenton Middle and High School Building. The new school will be located beside the Kenton Elementary School on Silver Street in Kenton. The two pictures were taken by a drone and were submitted to WKTN.
Officials with Heartbeat of Hardin County and Safe Haven of Hardin County are still adding up the totals from the Radio Day Auction this past Saturday. While they don't have the exact number yet, the total raised is expected to come in at around $5000. The money will be split between the two agencies. If you have not yet picked up an item that you purchased, you can do today […]
Families, educators and staff gathered this past Monday night for Hardin Northern's Open House. Students were able to meet their teachers and reconnect with teachers, friends. They were also able to drop off their school supplies. Today is the first day of school for the Polar Bears.
The Kenton Tree Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday. A progress report on current tree removal will be presented. Several requests and concerns will also be discussed at the meeting. Members of the commission will also give a storm damage report. The meeting will start at 1 tomorrow afternoon at the Kenton City Building.
The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers is hosting a summer garden program this week at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 West Kohler Street in Kenton. The next program will be held tomorrow evening from 6:00-7:00, and it will be presented by Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Stewart Coats. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain […]
The Alzheimer's Association invites residents to register for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday, September 24 in Columbus. Gates open at noon and the Opening Ceremonies begin at 2 that afternoon. Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraising event and supports the Association's free educational programs and support groups, Alzheimer's care services and advancements in treatment and research. The fundraising goal for the 2023 Columbus […]
Former Kenton Football Head Coach Mike Mauk is out as head coach of the Glendale Falcons. The Springfield News-Leader newspaper in Missouri reported that the Springfield Public Schools confirmed the head coach’s departure Monday night, and it comes just under two weeks before the start of Glendale's season. The school's athletic director, Josh Scott, could not comment on the reasoning for Mauk's departure citing policy regarding comments on personnel. He […]
You still have time to register for this week's Hardin County Safety Council meeting. It will be held Thursday, August 17 at 8:00am. Julie Reynolds is the featured speaker, and the topic is accident investigation. In partnership with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Division of Safety and Hygiene, employers are encouraged to participate in Hardin County Safety Council to receive education, resources & networking with other safety conscious organizations. […]
The Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library's Back to School Supply Drive continues. The library is collecting school supplies for local kids now through August 25. You can place the items in a black tub by the door at the library or take them into the Youth Service's Office at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton. Every item will be given to a local child in need.