For those who have not heard about it, the new Kenton Historic Courthouse District Shopping Passport Program is underway in the month of August. To participate, begin by picking up a passport located inside the front entryway of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance office, 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. Visit participating businesses, receive a stamp for each visit and drop off a completed passport by August 30 […]
The United Way of Hardin County Stuff the Bus Program continues. Stuff the Bus is sponsored by Ohio Health. Now through August 12th, you can help maximize learning for local students, by donating backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens and much more. Items will be distributed to all school districts in Hardin County. Locations of the Big Yellow Bins are: All Quest Federal Credit Unions, Mary Lou Johnson Library and United Way […]
BLUFFTON, Ohio – Bluffton University is partnering with HomeTown Ticketing for all Bluffton University alumni, athletics and music/theatre events where tickets are required. Tickets can be purchased, reserved or transferred using the HomeTown Fan App available on Google Play or the App Store. Searching for specific events is easy through the app, and results may be filtered by athletics, alumni or music/theatre. Tickets can also be purchased directly from the […]
The United Way Kickoff Breakfast was held this morning at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Kenton. The goal this year was set at $170,000. That is an increase of $20,000 from the last two campaign seasons. Assistant Director Jennifer Hattery stated the event that it’s important to increase the amount raised to better benefit the partner agencies. Director Michele Daniels noted the goal will be gradually raised […]
Open class entries are being accepted now for the 2022 Hardin County Fair. Entries will be accepted now through August 26. There are Five steps to the online entry system. You can find step-by-step directions by visiting: hardincountyfair.org For further help, call the Fair Office at 419-675-2396 and they can assist you.
Kenton Athletics is announced that they have partnered with the NFHS Network, and they’ve invested in new technology that will bring you every game from Robinson Field (Football), Merold Field (Soccer), and the KHS Gymnasium (Volleyball & Basketball) LIVE. Join the NFHS Network (subscription required) for full access to: .All Kenton live and on-demand sports broadcasts (Away events if school is on NFHS Network) .OHSAA Playoff Games .All other sporting […]
Lieutenant Colonel Charles A. Jones (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Wednesday announced the appointment of the new superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Effective on August 12, Lieutenant Colonel Charles A. Jones will assume the responsibilities of the superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and will be promoted to the rank of colonel. Lieutenant Colonel Jones will replace the outgoing superintendent, Colonel Richard S. Fambro, who will retire […]
(left to right): Lora Harder, Kira Ray, Taylor Barlow, Abigail Schmelzer, Jacob Taylor and Ethan Rall. (Not pictured Kylie Hurt) Seven members of the Kenton-Ohio Hi Point FFA Chapter spent a week this summer at the FFA Camp Muskingum. All of the campers took in a wide range of fun activities during the camp held in July. The members attending from the Kenton-OHP FFa Chapter were: Lora Harder, Kira Ray, […]
Total Honda car sales in the month of July was 20,066. That was down nearly 60% from July of 2021. Total Honda truck sales fared a bit better, with 51,169 sold in July, down 37% from July 0f 2021. Year to date, total Honda car and truck sales was 577,442. That was down 40% from this time in 2021 when sales were reported at 969,052. To view the complete sales […]