The Upper Scioto Valley School District released COVID guidelines for the new school year. Students and staff that test positive will quarantine for 5 days, and if asymptomatic after that time, they can return but will be required to wear a mask for an additional 5 days. Students will also be required to check in with the school nurse before going to class on those five days. Students and staff […]
Fourth grade teacher Miss Elizabeth Stein, along with students Malius Glasco, Aliah Mercer, Brooklyn Burris, Raylee LaWarre, and Mia Madison Kenton Elementary School new staff members were presented with items that were specially designed to welcome them to Kenton Elementary School. Student members of the 2021-2022 Crafts with Care Club created Kenton Wildcat magnets and designed special welcoming posters for the new staff members. The Crafts with Care Club consists […]
The Hancock County Fair is set to kick off this Wednesday. The opening ceremonies will actually be held Tuesday evening at 7, and that will be followed by the King and Queen Coronations at the Old Mill Stream Centre. Lots of activities are planned throughout the fair's run, including KOI Drag Racing, demolition derby, harness racing and concerts. The fair runs August 31 through Labor Day on Monday September 5 […]
Caitlin Ramirez was raised a wildcat and is a 2015 graduate of Kenton High School. After graduating from Ashland University, she taught Spanish at Riverdale but was excited to return to Kenton and teach Spanish at home. "I love to share the Spanish culture and language with students who might not be exposed otherwise," said Ramirez. In her spare time, she spends time with friends and family, exploring nature with […]
The Hardin County Retired Teacher Association will have a luncheon meeting for starting of 2022-23 year on Friday, September 16, at the Kenton Elks at noon. The speaker will be Mary Roby for Angels for the Elderly. Donations of canned goods or packaged/boxed food or personal hygiene items will be accepted for this Hardin County based charity. The lunch menu will be salad, exalted chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, fruit […]
The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County dropped seven cents a gallon this week. According to AAA, the average today is $3.50, compared to $3.57 a gallon last week. The lowest average price in our region is $3.45 a gallon found in Hancock County. The most expensive is $3.54 a gallon in Logan County. The average price in the State of Ohio increased from $3.65 last […]
Ohio State Highway Patrol seeking assistance from the public to locate hit-skip driver and vehicle SYLVANIA – The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to locate the driver of a pick-up truck who struck a patrol car and failed to stop. At the time of the crash, the patrol car had its emergency lights activated on the ramp from U.S. Route 23 […]
State Route 309 between Perry Chapel Road and Pevee Road, east of Lima, is open following a project to construct two roundabouts. One of those is at Napoleon Road. The other roundabout is at Thayer Road. Crews may be present to do work alongside the roadway and single lane closures may take place. Motorists are advised to drive with caution due to the new traffic pattern and ongoing finishing work.
Three people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Michael F. Taylor was sentenced to a total of 42 months in prison on three counts of aggravated possession of drugs. .Kathryn M. Keets was placed on five years community control with conditions on one count of money laundering. She must pay just over $1360 in restitution to Walmart. .Sandra F. […]