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The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties is the "HUB" of the local Recovery-Oriented System of Care. Boards engage local partners to educate, advocate, coordinate, and facilitate the programs, services, and supports needed for individuals, families, and communities. In order to meet their statutory duties, Boards are responsible for the following: · Complete Continuum of Care· Client Protection· Client Coordination· Housing Development/Management· Community Education […]

ADA, Ohio - The first drive-in gas station — a social hub with a diversified retail model that offered amenities such as free air and water, tire installation and the nation’s first commercial roadmaps — opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1913. Prior to that, America’s earliest automobile owners bought canned gasoline at places such as hardware stores, soon-to-be-obsolete blacksmith shops and self-serve filling stations, the latter of which began to […]

Keep Hardin County Beautiful Commission is sponsoring the Courthouse Beautification project, formerly known as the “Adopt-An-Urn” project.   You may make a donation in honor or memory of someone special for a donation of $25 or more.   The money received from this project helps to buy plants, potting soil and more for the 22 earth planters around the courthouse, the Liberty garden and Jackson garden.   Keep Hardin County Beautiful also welcomes […]

The Kenton City School District is taking orders for Groundbreaker T-Shirts. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on May 13 for the Kenton City Schools new Middle and High School building project. The Wildcat Groundbreaker 5K will be hosted by the High School Cross Country Team that day, and those who register for the 5K by April 30 at a cost of $25, will receive a tee shirt as part […]

Kenton City Schools has accepted a donation of nearly 150 gas can four-packs to be sold benefiting the Staff Appreciation Fund. Treasurer Jill Smith stated that state law prevents them from spending tax dollars to recognize and appreciate the staff, and they are grateful to the company that donated the inventory to benefit staff members. The lot of four, two-gallon gas cans is $20, and only cash will be accepted.  […]

Kenton Summer Tennis Camp has been scheduled for June 6 through the 29. Camp will be held Tuesday and Thursdays only from 10am until 11:30am at the Kenton High School Tennis Courts. It is open for any child entering 1 through 8 grade in the fall. The deadline to sign up is May 30. Visit the City of Kenton Government Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/CityofKenton

L-R Lion Todd Oates, Becky Stevenson and Stephanie McCullough The Kenton Lions club held its meeting on Wednesday April 19, 2023, at the Kenton Elks. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Lion President Bill Keller with 20 members and 2 guest present. President Lion Bill Keller led with the pledge and the prayer. The meeting was adjourned and reconvened at 7:00 pm following a meal. Guest […]

Update on services: Visitation will be held at 9am-12pm Saturday, May 13, 2023 with a Celebration of Life Ceremony beginning at 1pm at Price McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Dave Dooley officiating. A former superintendent and longtime educator for the Kenton City Schools has passed away. David Sturgeon died this past Saturday at the age of 81. He worked as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent in […]

Kenton City Schools is excited to break ground on their new Middle-High School building project on May 13th, 2023. The official ceremony will take place at 10:30 with dignitaries. Kenton High School Business Professionals of America is hosting a series of events to complement the celebration. The Wildcat Groundbreaker 5K will be hosted by the KHS Cross Country Team. The race will start at 9 am from the new building […]