The candidates in the race this fall for Representative of the 83rd District in the Ohio House are set after Tuesday's Primary Election. On the Democratic ballot, Claire Osborn defeated Melissa Kritzell 849 to 524 in Hancock, Hardin and the northern section of Logan Counties that comprise the district. Claire Osborn Osborn carried all three counties; Hancock 588 to 340, Hardin 168 to 113 and Logan 93 to 71. She […]
Equipment and materials have been moved in for the South Gormley Street storm sewer project in the Village of Forest. Closures on South Gormley Street will be possible later this week as the crew begins work. Village officials will keep residents updated on the Village of Forest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064472238790
The first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of August are upon us, which means Ohio’s back to school sales tax-free holiday. It will run Friday August 5 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday August 7, Ohio will have a sales tax holiday. During the weekend, a number of items will be exempt from sales taxes. Those include: An item of clothing priced at $75 or less An item of school supplies priced at […]
Tickets remain on sale for the 2022 Ballpark Bash on Saturday August 20. Three bands will be featured from 5 until midnight at the Home Run Memorial Park in Kenton. One of those bands, Kodebreaker, returns this year, and the band’s Scott Moore told WKTN’s Brandi Fox they are excited to be back, “We want to let these people know out there that ‘we love all you guys.’ We do […]
Hardin Northern will host an Open House on Monday August 15. Kindergarten and first grade will be 4:30 to 4:50 Second and third grade from 4:55 to 5:15 Fourth and Fifth grade from 5:18 to 5:38 Sixth grade from 5:40 to 6. High School Open House is from 4:30 until 6pm. 7th Grade orientation will be at 5:30. 7-12 grade parent/student meeting is at 6 that evening.
The Kenton High School Open House and schedule pick up will be held on August 17. Additional school information will be sent on Friday, August 5. Open House will primarily be for incoming freshmen, new students and KOLA students. Please be sure your child attends Open House or attends during their scheduled time as they will be receiving important information and materials such as class schedule, laptop and charger, completing […]
The University of Findlay campus will soon be abuzz as students return for the 2022-23 academic year. New Student Orientation and Welcome Week will be filled with opportunities for service, networking, and other fun activities. New Student Orientation Weekend Highlights: Thursday, Aug. 11 – Move-in day! New students, along with the help of family, faculty, staff, returning students, and other volunteers, will make the move into their campus housing. Friday, […]
Today is Primary Election Day in Ohio. Races that were taken off the May ballot due to redistricting issues will be decided today. On the Democratic ballot, two candidates are running to represent their party in the fall election for State Representative of the 83rd District. They are Melissa Kritzell and Claire Osborne. The winner will face incumbent Jon Cross, who is unopposed on the Republican ballot. Republican incumbent State […]
The Chief of Police in Forest clarified his temporary position with the Carey Police Department. In a Facebook posting Monday evening, Chief Donald Southward explained that he was recently sworn in as the Interim Chief for the Village of Carey. The Chief explained that he agreed to assist Carey on a part time basis due to the resignation of that village's former chief. He said his role in Carey is […]