The Leighton Street bridge in Kenton will be shut down beginning on Thursday July 6. Kenton Safety Service Director Cindy Murray stated that the Ohio Department of Transportation advised the city that deficiencies were noted during a recent inspection. ODOT said that the bridge needed to be closed until the repairs can be made. No timetable was given as to how long the bridge will be closed.
The deadline for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the August 8 Primary Election is Monday July 10. The Hardin County Board of Elections is located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton. The office will be open until 9:00 p.m. on July 10 for your convenience.
Visitors to the new Chad Roof Inclusive Playground in Kenton are reminded that some activities are not permitted. No bikes, skate boards, roller blades, hoverboards, tricycles, scooters or heely shoes are permitted on the playground. The cost of the flooring is $175,000, and damages to the equipment and flooring will be the responsibility of the child's family. There are cameras installed at the playground, and they are checked daily.
Punky's Pace Race in memory of Keegan McKee will be held this Saturday morning July 8 in Ridgeway. The 5K walk/run will start at 9 Saturday morning at the old Ridgemont high school track. The cost is $30, and kids are free. Registrations will be accepted that morning. Keegan passed away as a result of an accident in February of 2017 at the age of 17. All proceeds benefit the […]
The Kenton-Ohio Hi-Point FFA Chapter recently went to Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum. While there, they went kayaking, attended many different workshops, and ended their nights with dancing. During the week they got to create new friendships with different chapters and also got to learn more about Ohio’s previous FFA state officers. Overall, it was described as a great experience.
There is one scheduled blood drive this month. That will take place on Monday July 17 at First Baptist Church. The hours are from noon until 6pm. The church is located on County Road 175 in Kenton. To find more blood drives or to schedule an appointment, visit: redcrossblood.org
Hardin County – Join Ohio State University Extension and Channel Equipment on July 6th for the West Central Ohio Hay Day, sponsored by the Champaign and Clark County Farm Bureaus, and Americas Trusted Insurance Group. The event will take place on the Southeast corner of South State Route 68 and W. Dallas Road, Urbana. Otherwise, go to Channel Equipment at 338 W. Dallas Road, Urbana, and follow the signs. The […]
The Kenton High School Girls and Boys Golf Teams are holding a fundraiser golf outing on July 14. It will start at 9 that morning at Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton. 18 holes of golf will be played, and lunch will be provided. Cash payouts are based on the number of entries. Hole and cart sponsors are needed. If you have any questions or to preregister, call 419-674-3449.
The 2023 Never Give Up Football Camp will take place on Friday July 28. Registration will be at 6:30 and the camp will begin at 7 that evening at Robinson Field in Kenton. The mission of the camp is to provide individuals with disabilities a chance to learn the game of football under the Friday Night Lights. Contact Coach Drey Dearing for more information, 567-674-3607.