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BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bethny Ricks, a speaker, author and leadership expert, will be the featured speaker at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Yoder Recital Hall as Bluffton University welcomes the class of 2026 during its Opening Convocation. Ricks will share “Mirror, Mirror,” which provides an unconventional perspective on life, self-acceptance and the persistent pursuit of happiness, especially when intentions collide with the unpredictable parts of life. A 2006 Bluffton graduate […]

The Alger First United Methodist Church will provide a free meal in Alger this Wednesday August 24. The dine in or carry out dinner will be served from 4:30 until 6 Wednesday evening at the Community Outreach Center 305 North Main Street in Alger. The August menu is beef stroganoff, green beans, fruit cup, cookies and a drink. Delivery can be requested by calling 419-204-7910.

A routine traffic stop Thursday evening in the City of Kenton by a deputy from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office resulted in the seizure of a large amount of fentanyl. The deputy observed a vehicle travelling in excess of the posted speed limit and excuted a traffic stop near the intersection of East Columbus Street and North Cherry Street. During the course of the traffic stop, 25.03 grams of fentanyl […]

Three people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Timothy P. Caudill was sentenced to a total of 18 months in prison on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs and failure to appear as required. The following two individuals were each placed on five years community control with conditions: .Carl K. Hale III on one count of trespassing. […]

The Kenton Parks and Recreation Board met on August 10th, 2022, at 6:00PM at the shelter house at France Lake/ Saulisberry Park. Board chair Doug Carmean called the meeting to order. Present: Thom Purcell, Joe Burgbacher, Doug Carmean, Tahsha Heydinger, Jacqualine Fitzgerald, Mayor Lynn Webb, Council Robin Jones.Board member, Michelle Musser was absent and excused.Media Present- Tim Thomas Minutes: Hearing no corrections or additions, the minutes were approved. Joe Burgbacher […]

The Hardin County Fair is creating a dedicated space strictly for families to engage in everything the fair has to offer centered around kids. “Durant Amusements and the Woods family continue to be great partners in providing family-friendly entertainment to our guests,” said Brad Murphy, President of the Hardin County Fair Board. “This is a continuation of that partnership as well as our commitment to maintaining the fair as a […]

Ballpark Bash for 2022 is taking place Saturday evening August 20. The gate will open at 4 Saturday afternoon at the Home Run Memorial Park on State Route 292, with music from 5pm until midnight. The 5th Annual event will feature three bands, including local talent Keaton Fout. Organizer Matt Jennings classified his music as southern fried rock, “Where it’s a little country, a little rock and roll, but he […]

A Kenton man is facing several charges after an incident Thursday afternoon in Kenton. According to information on the Daily Log Sheet of the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to Scioto Village Apartments on a report that an intoxicated man was trying to break into an apartment at the complex. As a result, William E. Shepherd was issued a summons for aggravated trespassing, resisting arrest, criminal damaging, assault and […]

The Kenton Tree Commission is soliciting quotes for tree removal in the tree lawn throughout the City of Kenton.  Stumps will be removed at a later date.  Contractors need to furnish Proof of Insurance and obtain a City of Kenton License for $25.00.  Quotes need to be submitted no later than September 7, 2022 at the Kenton Municipal Building in Kenton. Information packets can be picked up at the Kenton […]