There are three blood drives scheduled around the region in the month of June, which kicks off tomorrow. The first is Monday June 20 from noon until 6 at the First Baptist Church in Kenton. The next one will be Wednesday June 22 from 2 until 7pm at the McVitty Memorial VFW Post in Forest. The last one is Monday June 27 from 2 until 8pm at the Belle Center […]
The University of Northwestern Ohio’s 102nd annual commencement exercises will be held in person this year on Sunday, June 12, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. After a two-year hiatus during which graduation was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire UNOH family is excited to see graduates walk across the stage and celebrate with their family and friends. A […]
Brown-062609-18446- 0007 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the start of his office’s annual summer manufacturing camps around the state. For the tenth straight year, the camps will allow Ohio businesses, educators and community leaders to partner together to help young Ohioans learn about manufacturing jobs available in Ohio. Last year, students returned to in-person summer manufacturing camps for the first time since the start of the […]
It is parade day in Kenton. The Lions Club parade will line up starting at 9 this morning at the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library. It will move out starting at 10 this morning and travel to the downtown. The parade will head to Franklin Street where it will travel east to Grove Cemetery where services will be held. A parade will also take place in Alger this […]
(from left) Jim Whitaker, Director of Nursing; Jordan Conley; Joy Bischoff, President and Chief Nursing Officer; and Kim Reisinger, Administrative Nurse Manager. OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital celebrated National Nurse’s Week earlier in May. Jorden Conley, BSN, RN received the Facets of Nursing Excellence Award at the recent nurse’s celebration. This distinguished award is given to one nurse at each OhioHealth hospital, chosen from among the thousands of nurses providing excellent […]
Kenton Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a woman passed out in a motor vehicle. The incident was reported just before 2 Thursday afternoon and occurred in the Walmart parking lot. According to the Daily Log Sheet, upon investigation, the incident turned into a felony theft and drug offenses investigation. A summons was issued to Shauna Hamilton, of Springfield, Ohio and Kourtney Longsdorf, of London, Ohio, both for […]
The Ada Police Department was one of 8 law enforcement to receive funding in round two of the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. The department will receive just over $53,000 for retention bonuses to aid in retaining current staffing levels and recruiting prospective employees. In all, 2 million dollars was awarded to the 8 agencies. The Violent Crime Reduction Grant program is funded through both the state operating budget […]
The following highlights were prepared by Superintendent Sally Henrick Congratulations to the Ridgemont Class of 2022! Our seniors will be graduating next Friday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Mt. Victory Gym. Graduation officially wraps up the 21-22 school year. We hope that all staff and students have a great summer, spend time with loved ones, and find time to relax and recharge. Information about the 2022- 2023 school […]
Eighteen members of Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association and guest speaker gathered at the Kenton Elks at noon on May 20. Pres. Madelyn Lowery welcomed all. A prayer was offered by Melanie Kindell before enjoying a delicious lunch of quiche, fruit cup, beverages, and cookies. Lowery thanked the committee of Sandy Moore, Kim Thomas, Nancy Rickenbacher, and Reba Coats for the lovely arrangements. Pres. Lowery introduced speaker Mark Badertscher. He […]