Food Truck Fridays continue tomorrow at Quest Federal Credit Union. 101 Smokehouse will be at the Main Office on US 68 in Kenton. They will be serving food from 11am until 2pm on Friday. For the complete list of dates and food trucks participating, visit the Quest Federal Credit Union's Facebook page.
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance posted its latest Hardin County Community Spotlight. On the Alliance's Facebook page and website, they are featuring local businesses that make each of the county's communities unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a variety of places to Eat, Sip, Shop and Visit. Featured in Wednesday's spotlight were locations in the City of Kenton. They are Skinny's Tavern, Knox'em Dead Vinyl Records and Memorial Park Golf Course. 𝐄𝐚𝐭/𝐒𝐢𝐩Skinny's Tavern801 Steiner Avenue, […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced nearly $60 million in state support to help clean up and redevelop 51 hazardous brownfield sites in 27 counties. The Department of Development is awarding the funding as part of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program. Today’s announcement includes approximately $57.7 million for 43 cleanup/remediation projects and $1.7 million for eight assessment projects. “Over the years, we’ve helped transform hundreds of unsafe, […]
Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District The Hardin Northern Polar Bear Legacy Golf Outing has been scheduled for Saturday July 12. Registration starts at 7:30 that morning with tee-off scheduled for 8:30am at Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton. The cost for the four-person scramble is $50 per person. The proceeds benefit the Hardin Northern Scholarship Foundation. More information can be found on the Hardin Northern Local School District's Facebook page.
Photo: Hardin County- Ohio Sports Hall of Fame Ticket sales for the 2025 Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet end today. They can be purchased at the Kenton and Ada branches of Quest Federal Credit Union. No tickets will be sold at the door. The event will take place on Saturday June 14 at St. John's Church in Kenton, with doors opening at 5pm and dinner at 6pm. The induction ceremony will follow.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking all motorists to do their part in promoting roadway safety during what has been characterized by safety officials as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This time period, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, sees an increase in traffic on the roads and an increased number of both serious-injury and fatal crashes. “There is a clear connection between the summer’s rise in temperatures and the increase in traffic crashes,” said Governor […]
The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced today the recertification of 16 Ohio law enforcement agencies for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Agencies completing the process have recertified their adherence to the initial two standards regarding use of force and hiring and recruitment. The recertification process takes place on a revolving, three to four-year cycle. Please see list below of recently recertified agencies: Columbus Division of Police (Franklin) Goshen Township Police Department (Clermont) Granville Police […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn announced yesterday that nearly $52 million in grants will be awarded over the next four years to improve safety for bicycle and pedestrian traffic through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The funding will support 44 projects in 33 counties. That includes $513,600 to the City of Kenton for the Detroit Street Reconstruction Phase 2. The project will add or replace pedestrian facilities along Detroit Street in coordination […]
The Hardin County Commissioners announced that the Hardin County Courthouse will close early tomorrow. The building will close at noon on Friday for employee training. It will reopen on Monday, June 9.
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