Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosting Annual Candy Drive

Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosting Annual Candy Drive

Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio invites individuals, businesses, schools, churches, and community organizations to support its annual Candy Drive, which began yesterday and will continue through Saturday, October 31. The agency is collecting all kinds of candy to distribute to children and families at numerous Trunk-or-Treat events throughout the counties it serves. The annual drive gives the community a fun way to support local youth while helping Big Brothers Big Sisters connect families with information about its […]

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Kenton Rising Revitalization Summit Set for October 8

Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership The Kenton Rising Revitalization Summit is scheduled for Thursday, October 8. Revitalize Kenton announced that the speakers will be Holly Layman Cannode and Angela “Angie” Miller. Layman Cannode is owner and sole proprietor of The Sweet Note Cafe that she began in 2015. Miller is the founder of Ang’s Amazing Graze. The Kenton Rising Revitalization Summit will be held at the Hardin County Armory, located at 128 North Main Street in Kenton. Doors open and […]

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Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel To Visit North Union Elementary School

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel will visit North Union Elementary School in Richwood this morning. The school is holding an assembly for the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge. Led by Tressel, the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge is a free statewide program that helps students in grades 3 through 8 set personal goals, build healthy habits, and reach their full potential. The challenge focuses on cardio, strength, flexibility, nutrition, sleep, and an attitude of gratitude.

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Kenton Schools To Test Emergency Alert System This Afternoon

A test of the Kenton City Schools Emergency Alert System will take place at one this afternoon. Several school district residents have voiced concerns over not receiving a phone call after a recent school delay. This test is designed to demonstrate to families how the district will communicate in an emergency situation, as well as to test the intended fix to that problem. If you or someone you know doesn’t receive the Emergency Alert System test at 1pm today, call […]

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Hardin County Chamber Features Heartland Bookkeeping Solutions in Member Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance featured Heartland Bookkeeping Solutions in its latest Member Spotlight. Heartland Bookkeeping Solutions is a local bookkeeping service dedicated to supporting small businesses in the community. They work closely with business owners to keep records accurate and up to date, handle payroll processing, and simplify financial tasks. Their goal is to make the numbers feel manageable and give business owners confidence and peace of mind. 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 419-561-4838 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: Monday-Friday […]

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Candidate Spotlight Featuring Hardin County Commissioner Candidates Set for Tonight

A Candidate Spotlight will be taking place this evening. The forum will feature Daryl Flowers and Michael Kasler, who are candidates for Hardin County Commissioner in the November 3 election. The two will talk about their backgrounds and priorities, and they will answer questions about issues facing Hardin County. It will start at 6:00 this evening on 95.3 WKTN. You can also listen online at wktn.com. Candidate Spotlight will also be broadcast live on WKTN's Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

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Hardin County Residents Warned of Contraband Scam Calls

Hardin County residents are being advised to beware of a scam concerning supposed contraband being sent from you, via U.S. Mail. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office stated that a local resident reported receiving a phone call from an individual claiming to be investigating a suspicious package containing contraband, likely drugs, that had supposedly been received at an out of state address, with the local resident's name and return address on it. The caller claimed to be a law enforcement officer […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and City of Kenton Workers to Face Off for Shop with a Cop Fundraiser

Hardin County Sheriff's Office A softball game scheduled for this Saturday October 3, will raise money for Shop with a Cop. The Sheriff's Office versus City of Kenton Workers softball game will start at 5pm at Home Run Memorial Park on State Route 293 Kenton. Admission to the game is by donation only. The money raised will benefit Shop with a Cop, which helps support local children and families during the holiday season.

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OSU Extension Hardin County Celebrates New Kenton Office

https://youtu.be/CBNlgpgHPjw?si=kizpU0_seIrXps2D A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County this past Saturday. It was held to celebrate their new office location at 950 West Kohler Street in Kenton. The Ohio State University Extension empowers the Hardin County agricultural industry and supports youth through 4-H.

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