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Proposed Ohio Rule Changes May Require Youth to Hold Pesticide Licenses Under HB 96

Proposed rule changes could require youth and other employees to hold a pesticide applicator license for spraying restricted use pesticides even if working under the supervision of a licensed operator.  Last month, the Ohio House of Representatives passed its version of the state’s biennial budget, also known as House Bill 96, which introduces substantial revisions to Ohio’s pesticide application laws. These updates aim to bring the state into closer alignment with current federal regulations and carry significant implications, in particular […]

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Kenton Middle School Raises Over $4,000 at Annual Choose Hope Event

Photo: Kenton City Schools Despite the weather on Tuesday, Kenton Middle School held the annual Choose Hope event. During the opening ceremonies, KMS recognized names of loved ones that have or had cancer. After that, they heard from 3 survivors, Amy Long, Lindsay Payne, and Mark Oates about their experiences. At the end of the ceremony, the students joined guests for the "Survivors Lap". The day then transitioned to the field day actives and concluded with the closing ceremony where […]

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Spots Still Open for United Way of Hardin County Golf Outing on June 20

You still have time to get a team of four together and register for the United Way of Hardin County's annual Golf Outing. It will start at 9am on June 20 at Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton. The cost is $30 for members with a cart, $45 for members without a cart and $65 for non-members. A link to register for the outing can be found here.

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Kenton Native Kaven Blair Awarded ACEL Centennial Scholarship at Ohio State

Kaven Blair was selected by the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership at The Ohio State University to receive the ACEL Centennial Scholarship. Blair, a native of Kenton, will be majoring in agriscience education. This scholarship provides financial assistance to the recipients for the first four semesters they are enrolled in the department.  ACEL prepares communicators, educators, and leaders in the food, agricultural, and environmental sciences to integrate research-based learning, practice and engagement, in ways that will advance positive […]

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Dunkirk Memorial Day Parade Set for May 26 with Cemetery Service to Follow

A Memorial Day Parade in Dunkirk will be held Monday, May 26. The parade lineup will be at the former Dairy Dream starting at 1 that afternoon and will begin at 1:30. It will proceed to the Dunkirk Cemetery for services. Memorial Day Parade organizer Mike Sites encourages everyone to "keep an “eye to the sky" during this year's parade. If you have any questions or need additional information, call Sites at 419-348-6613.

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KPD Investigation of Stolen Vehicle Leads to Officer Involved Shooting and Arrest of Dayton Man

An officer involved shooting occurred Tuesday evening in the parking lot of Ralphie's Sports Eatery at 995 North Detroit Street in Kenton. According to a release from Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser, the shooting occurred after officers responded to investigate a report of a stolen vehicle. The black Honda Accord had been reported stolen in Lima earlier Tuesday afternoon. Following the shooting, 18-year-old Jaden Shannon, of Dayton, fled the area in the stolen vehicle, leading officers on a pursuit before […]

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Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Kenton Man Tuesday Morning

A Kenton man was arrested after a pursuit with Kenton Police Officers Tuesday morning. According to a release from Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser, officers responded to a report of a small, black vehicle driving recklessly in the 900 block of East Columbus Street. Upon arrival, an officer with KPD observed a black Ford Focus driving recklessly on Columbus Street near Morningside Drive. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled eastbound on Columbus Street, and the officer […]

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