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 […]
The Kenton City Schools hired Sheena Striker as an Intervention Specialist. Striker is a familiar face at Kenton City Schools. She is a 2001 graduate of Kenton High School, has substitute taught across the district, and recently served as a school board member, including School Board President. “I’m excited to be with kids every day,” Striker said. “I love seeing their excitement when they are engaged.” Striker will be an […]
The R.E. and Joan S. Allen Foundation announced the awarding of $135,000 in scholarships to 87 students for the 2022/23 year. The scholarships were awarded to graduates from Kenton High School and employees or their family members of Graphic Packaging, Kenton plant. In May, the Foundation awarded 50 first year scholarships in the amount of $65,000 to graduating seniors. Renewal scholarships are $70,000 to 45 students. Twenty-five second year scholarships […]
The new building project at the Hardin County Fairgrounds has been delayed. Supply chain issues created some uncertainty, and the committee is working to get funding together. Marketing and Communications Director Kolt Buchenroth said that the plan is to proceed after the conclusion of the 2023 Hardin County Fair, “Hopefully things will start to level out, start to stabilize a little bit, so pushed back a little bit, but we […]
Prevention Awareness Support Services (PASS) offered a 4 week mental health careers pathway program this summer for students in Grades 9-12. Students were able to learn about the mental health and social work field by going on college campus visits, completing service projects, and listening to various speakers. Hardin Northern had 3 students participate: Shelby Rickenbacher, AJ Allen, and Izzy Morrison. During their time in the summer program, they planned […]
Minutes of Lions Meeting August 17, 2022 provided The Kenton Lions club met on Wednesday August 17, 2022, at the Kenton Elks. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Lion President Bill Keller with 21 members present. President Lion Bill Keller led with the pledge and a prayer. The meeting was adjourned and reconvened at 7:00 pm following a meal. Planning for the Pancake Breakfast continued. The […]
WKTN file photo showing traffic backed up on North Detroit Street in Kenton due to train blocking crossings Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart expressed concern about an Ohio Supreme Court ruling concerning railroads. The ruling states that a railroad company can no longer be prosecuted for blocking a railroad crossing for more than five minutes. The Ohio Supreme Court concluded that federal law preempts enforcement of the Ohio statute. Sheriff […]