The Hardin County Dog Shelter in Kenton has a number of dogs waiting to be adopted. Dog Warden Jason Kearns talks about the adoption process, “We have a form to fill out that checks if you have adequate care for the dog, you have income coming in. We don’t want somebody that’s not able to completely to take care of the dog, going out with the dog, but then we […]
Blue Star Mothers of America announced that a Scavenger Hunt throughout Hardin County will be held Saturday July 22. Pre-registrations are being accepted now, and on the day of the Scavenger Hunt, registrations will be taken from 1 until 2:30pm. Those participating will leave Amvets Post 1994 in Kenton at 2:45 on July 22 and return to the post by 5. The donation cost is $15 for drivers and $5 […]
Hardin County – The Ohio State University at Lima will host a Drainage Installation Field Day on the campus farm on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Field demonstrations by the Ohio Land Improvement Contractors of America, or OLICA, will begin at 9 a.m. and will continue in an open-house-style format throughout the day. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available off Thayer Road. Maps of […]
Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” a natural gas and oil extraction method that has been used throughout the country for more than a decade, is episodically reducing small Eastern Ohio River basin stream levels, an Ohio Northern University study found. The fluctuations, the authors warn, could be negatively impacting aquatic life in those areas – a situation that, if confirmed by more studies and monitoring, would warrant additional environmental protection measures. […]
The bi-monthly Downtown Business Association meeting will be held on Monday July 10. The meeting will start at 11am at the Kenton City Building. The Kenton Historic Courthouse District encourages downtown Kenton building and business owners to attend. Business, grant and membership updates are among the items on the agenda.
St. John's Church in Kenton is holding its annual All Church Social on Tuesday July 11. The event will run from 4-7pm that day at the church, which is located at 211 East Carrol Street in Kenton. The menu will consist of sandwiches, noodles, pie, cake, ice cream and drinks for a freewill offering. The public is invited.
The Logan County Fair kicks off this Sunday July 9. The official opening ceremonies take place at 5 Sunday evening followed by the royalty contest at 5:15, both in the show arena. The demolition derby will start at 7pm Sunday in the grandstand. Admission price for Sunday, Friday and Saturday of the fair is $8 and $5 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Veterans are admitted free on Sunday and […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Golf Scramble will take place Friday August 11. The shotgun start is at 8:30 that morning at Veteran's Memorial Park Golf Club. Teams will consist of four players. Raffle prizes include a $1500 gift certificate sponsored by Tons of Fun Travel. A Hole in One will win a new car valued up to $30,000 sponsored by Steve Austin's Auto Group. Call the Hardin […]
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 11 people lost their lives in nine traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Monday, July 3 and ended Monday, July 4. Impairment was determined to be a factor in two of those crashes and a safety belt was not used in three of those crashes. Troopers made 133 arrests for impaired driving and 96 for drug-related charges. […]