COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 33, the State Operating Budget for fiscal years 2024-25, with a sweeping vote of 78-19, announced Assistant Majority Floor Leader, State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton). “One of my priorities will always be economic and workforce development,” said Cross. “I am proud to have worked on and voted in favor of a budget that keeps Ohio open for business and continues to […]
The maximum age to join the Ohio State Highway Patrol has increased. Cadets must turn 21 prior to being commissioned and must enter the training academy prior to their 40th birthday. The minimum requirements are that you must be a U.S. Citizen with a High School Diploma or GED. You must also have a valid driver's license with less than 6 points. For more information and to apply, visit: statepatrol.ohio.gov
The Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter will offer several in-person and virtual education programs throughout the month of May geared toward best equipping those caring for a loved one with dementia. The programs are free to attend. In our region, a program entitled "Effective Communication Strategies" will take place on Tuesday, May 9, at Marysville Public Library in Marysville. In addition,a program will take place on Tuesday, May 9 via […]
Ridgemont's annual Golf Scramble has been scheduled. It will be held on Sunday May 28. The Shotgun Start is at 9 that morning at the Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton. There will be door prizes and a meal is included with fees. The proceeds go to the Ridgemont Girls Basketball and Golf Teams.
The Union County Law Enforcement Memorial Service has been scheduled for Thursday May 11. It will start at 7 that evening on the north lawn of the Union County Courthouse in Marysville. The Memorial Service is being held to pay tribute to peace officers who gave their lives serving Union County. The public is invited.
The Hardin County Family YMCA Mom-to-Mom Sale will take place from 9am until 1pm on Saturday May 6. A limited number of booth spaces remain for $10 per space. It's an item to get rid of items around your house that you no longer need or want. Sign up at the Y or online for a spot. Admission to the sale is $1 and kids 7 and under are free. […]
The Alger Public Library will not open until 2 this afternoon. That is due to the power in the area being turned off for maintenance by American Electric Power. If the power is not restored past that time, then the Library will remain closed for normal business for the remainder of the day. However, the Poetry Meet and Greet is still being held today.
Marvin Harrison works drive thru at Central Ohio McDonalds The Ohio State University Buckeyes star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will serve as the face of a campaign with Ronald McDonald House Charities across Ohio encouraging McDonald’s customers to ‘Round-Up for RMHC.’ The video features Harrison working the Drive Thru at a Central Ohio McDonald’s restaurant. McDonald’s customers can support Ronald McDonald House Charities year-round with the program. When placing […]
The Kenton Police Department is continuing its effort to enforce warnings given to clean up properties in the city. According to a report from Tuesday, several vehicles remained on a property in the 500 block of Robinson Avenue after a warning was given to remove them ten days earlier. The travel trailers and four vehicles were impounded and placed into storage. A crew from the City Garage arrived to clean […]