ADA, Ohio - Ohio Northern University will hold children’s auditions for the annual “Holiday Spectacular” musical extravaganza. The auditions will take place on Sunday, September 11 from 4-6 p.m. in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts, and are open to children ages 5 to 12. Participants may be asked to sing and should be ready to participate in a dance call (jazz and/or tap shoes). Prepared dance or vocal […]
Kenton City Council will meet this evening. On first reading, is an ordinance authorizing the sale of real estate located in the 15,000 block of State Route 309. On second reading, is an ordinance authorizing the city to enter into a highway improvement project with the Ohio Department of Transportation. An ordinance for that same purpose will be on third reading. The 15th Regular Session of the year will start […]
The Village of Forest is accepting applications for the position of full-time fiscal officer. Submit an application and resume to: Mayor Dean Hankins, 211 West Lima Street in Forest, OH 45843. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 19. The Village of Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications can be printed from the village's website: villageofforest.com
Kenton City Schools today announced its 2022-2023 program year policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast. Each school office and the central board office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Breakfast will remain free for allstudents. Lunch prices are as follows: […]
Legislation Will Bring Additional Infrastructure to ‘Energy Deserts’ COLUMBUS – State Representatives Jon Cross (R-Kenton) and Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) have introduced House Bill 685, the ENERGIZEOhio bill, to promote the use of Ohio’s abundant natural gas energy resource. Ohio is a leader in the production of natural gas. Unfortunately, too many communities across the state have been locked out of future job growth and economic development opportunities due to limited […]
A Kenton man was arrested after Kenton Police Officers were dispatched to Forest Court Apartments concerning an overdose Thursday afternoon. According to the report, officers located Storm Copley in a bedroom of an apartment at the complex. He was said to be in an apparent state of drug overdose. Officers administered Narcan to revive Copely, who was then informed he had a warrant out for his arrest. Before transporting him […]
A Forest man was among three people injured in a crash that occurred in Arlington Thursday afternoon. WFIN Radio reported that Jimmie Bauknecht's vehicle collided head-on with a northbound vehicle on Main Street in the village. The two occupants of the other vehicle, Jaden and Hailey Hoyle, of Michigan, were transported by helicopter to an undisclosed hospital. Bauknecht was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The crash remains under […]
One person was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to the document from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Garrett D. Bays was placed on five years community control with conditions on one count each of trespassing, endangering children and possession of cocaine. He must comply with all terms of the Hardin County Recovery Court and follow all recommendations. The case was heard by Judge Scott Barrett.
Dolly Parton is coming to Ohio next week where she and First Lady Fran DeWine will celebrate the success of the Imagination Library program in Ohio. Stacey Hensley, the Chair of the Hardin County program, will be among a delegation from Hardin County who will attend the luncheon on August 9 in Columbus. Hensley said the Imagination library though doesn’t just stop in Ohio, "It's a nationwide program. Dolly started […]