The community is invited to the playground dedication of the Chad Roof Inclusive Playground this Friday June 23. That will take place at noon Friday at 910 West Franklin Street near the Hardin County Family YMCA. During the dedication, they will pray over the playground and spend time remembering Chad and his legacy of inclusion, acceptance, and fun. The playground, which is designed for children and adults of all abilities, […]
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet this evening. The Board will vote to approve the 3 year Kenton Education Association 2023 to 2026 agreement. A lengthy list of personnel items awaits action from the Board as well. The Board will then go into executive session to prepare for, conduct or review collective bargaining and discuss details of security arrangements and emergency response protocols. The meeting […]
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), National Weather Service (NWS), and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) are promoting June 18-24 as National Lightning Safety Awareness Week and encourage all Ohioans to know what to do before, during, and after a thunderstorm, and to practice severe weather safety and preparedness throughout the summer. Lightning is one of the leading causes of injury and death […]
Hardin County – The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting “An Evening Garden Affair” on Monday evening, June 26 at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The event is from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and will feature John King, Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteer, and part-time horticulturist with the Findlay Country Club. He is a 1983 graduate of the […]
The 2023-24 School Fees at Ridgemont were approved by the Board of Education at its recent meeting. Kindergarten through third grade school fees are $20 per student and fourth and fifth grade is $35 per student. The sixth through twelfth technology fee is $50 per student in each grade level. The ninth through twelfth art class fee is $22 per student, per class, and class dues for all sixth through […]
Pictured left to right: Sheriff Keith Everhart, Raymond Thibaut, Jeremy Billenstein, Tom VanBuskirk, Mary Ann VanBuskirk, Frank Dudek, Leonard Smith, and Pat Thomas. Not available: Kim Thomas & Tamara Warren. Members of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office 2023 Citizens Sheriff’s Academy recently completed classes. The Academy gives participants an in-depth look at every aspect of the Sheriff’s Office, and includes a tour of the Multi County Correctional Center. Sheriff Keith […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is taking registrations to join them for the next Ambassadors meeting on Wednesday, July 5 at 9:00 AM. Hardin County Ambassadors are responsible for creating a culture of recruitment to advance the Alliance missions by actively promoting and getting involved in the Alliance programs; such as ribbon cutting ceremonies. To learn more about the Ambassadors program and how to get involved, contact Morgan […]
A Kenton man was arrested after a traffic stop early Sunday morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, an officer stopped a vehicle after the driver ran a red light. Jonathon Johnson was arrested on a warrant through the Logan County Sheriff's Office. He was also cited for a Non-Compliance Suspension and for running a red light.
The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week. The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint. The location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink.