The Optimist Club of Kenton-Central Hardin County will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30. It will start at 1 that afternoon at the Hardin County Courthouse lawn in downtown Kenton. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to ages 1 through 10. Children are asked to bring their own basket or bag for collecting eggs. In case of possible weather issues, listen to WKTN for updates or […]
The Boy Scouts of America – Black Swamp Area Council is proud to announce their annual Scouting for Food Campaign, taking place Saturday, March 2nd, to Saturday, March 9th, 2024. Here's how you can help: • Look out for a door hanger: On Saturday, March 2nd, Scouts will deliver door hangers informing residents about the drive and encouraging them to donate non-perishable food items.• Gather your donations: Please consider donating […]
The City of Kenton Utility and Tax office announced that new walk-in hours will start April 1. The new hours will be Monday through Friday from 9am until 1pm or call the office for an appointment outside those hours. You can also visit cityofkenton.com The website features online tax filing, bill paying options and more.
There is one blood drive being held around the area during the month of March. That will take place on Monday March 25 at the Kenton Moose Lodge. The hours that day are noon until 6pm. The Kenton Moose Lodge is located at 801 West Lima Street in Kenton. To find more blood drives and to schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org
Hardin County – Should I plant corn or soybean first in the spring? What crop has the smallest yield penalty for delayed planting? Can you adjust your management practices to mitigate losses due to late planting? How are diseases affected by planting date? OSU Extension is bringing this “Battle for the Belt” program to the Hardin County OSU Extension office, 1021 W Lima Street, Kenton, on Wednesday, March 20 from […]
The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol conducted a Drive To Live presentation for students at Bath High School in Allen County this week. Sgt. Chad Recker and Trooper Alan Hankinson talked to the students about good decision making and safe driving habits. School administrators are encouraged to contact their local post if they are interested in scheduling a presentation.
On 2/28/2024 the Hancock County Metrich Drug Task Force along with the Findlay Police Department, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Family Resource Center conducted a drug and criminal interdiction blitz in Findlay and Hancock County, Ohio. The detail resulted in the following: Traffic Stops: 59Citations: 15Felony Arrests: 3Misdemeanor Arrests: 3Arrest Warrants: 2Vehicle Searches: 5Marijuana Seized: 10 lbs.Fentanyl: 1.0 gmCash: $100,000 […]
The Hardin County Superintendent's Consortium is holding a Voucher's Hurt Ohio Symposium on Thursday March 7. It will start at 6:30 that evening at the Mid-Ohio Cooperative building on West Lima Street in Kenton. The question and answer event is being held to clarify what they say is the importance of combating the school voucher program in Ohio. Topics include: Where do your tax dollars really go?How does it impact […]
Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay announced Wednesday that they are discontinuing the open-heart surgery procedure. According to a release, the decision helps the hospital increase its emphasis on preventative and interventional cardiovascular services and prioritize quality care. Discontinuing open-heart surgery concludes a service that started nearly two decades ago at the hospital. Here is the statement from the BVH: Service Line Update - Cardiovascular Care Today, we announced that we […]
