Dr. Jeff Price A surprise retirement party was held last week for Dr. Jeff Price. He served as superintendent for Hardin Northern from 2005-2007 and 2015-2023. He was honored at the party for all of his accomplishments at the school.
Early bird passes remain on sale for the Kenton City Pool. A pass for a family of 5 ages 6 and up is $125 if purchased by May 26. Additional family members are $35 each. They can be purchased by visiting city of kenton.com. You can also buy them at the city water department at 555 West Franklin Street in Kenton. They are open Monday through Friday 8:30 until 4:30. […]
The Ohio Department of Insurance announced that the department's Ohio Mental Health Insurance Assistance Office is holding educational webinars in May. The webinars are geared to helping consumers and healthcare professionals in the state understand how to identify and navigate mental health and substance use disorder benefits in health insurance plans for treatment access. Consumer Tips for Understanding Mental Health Insurance Benefits will be May 23 at 11 a.m. Understanding […]
Spring Fest at Market on Main is set to take place this Saturday May 20. The family fun event will run from 9am until 2pm in the parking behind Middlefield Bank. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office will be making identification cards for children. Kenton Head Start will have a fun ball toss Critter Crusaders will have adoptable animals for meet-n-greets. Several food vendors will also be operating during that time.
City of Kenton Government, Kenton Lions Club and Kenton Historic Courthouse District are planning a Memorial Day Parade. It will start at 10am on Monday, May 29. Lineup will be at 9 that morning at Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library. To register a float, follow a link on the Kenton Historic Courthouse District Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KentonHistoricCourthouseDistrict
Wilson Football officially broke ground on their new facility in Ada on Tuesday. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce stated that they are honored that Wilson has chosen to call Ada home for nearly 70 years, cementing its place in football history. The new plant will bring new jobs and more to the community. Set for opening in May of 2024, the new factory will be 80,000 square feet. In […]
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education met Monday evening. Treasurer Jill Smith informed the Board that the district is in black, but the bottom line numbers will change once negotiations with teachers conclude, ”That will change once ratification takes place with the teacher’s contracts, which I think that’s May 22, and then we’ll have to pass on our end at the June meeting. Then we’ve got OAPSE (Ohio Association […]
The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, May 23. The meeting will start at 9 that morning in their office in the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton. The Official Canvass of the May 2 Special Election will take place. In addition, the board will conduct regular business, including approval of the minutes of the May 2 Election Day meeting and approving bills.
Items have been stolen from several outbuildings recently in the Village of Ada. The Ada Police Department reminded residents to try to keep all buildings secured and if possible, well lit. They should also not hesitate to report suspicious activity to the Ada Police Department. The phone number is 419-634-0010.