Utility Pole Fire Closes Roads Near Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton Late Monday

Utility Pole Fire Closes Roads Near Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton Late Monday

A utility pole belonging to American Electric Power caught on fire Monday evening in the area of the Memorial Park Golf Course on State Route 309 in Kenton. The Kenton Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at around 8:10pm. As a result, the Hardin County Sheriff's Office closed 309 from Jacob Parrot Boulevard to County Road 144, and County Road 175 was closed from State Routes 67 and 309. Firefighters were on the scene until around 11:30 Monday night. […]

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Cancer Advocates Stage a Digital Takeover to Call on Ohio Lawmakers to Protect Medicaid

Columbus, OH- This week, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is staging a digital takeover nationwide, including here in Ohio, calling on Congress to protect Medicaid. The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee will be voting this week on proposed cuts to Medicaid and ACS CAN volunteers and cancer advocates are taking to social media to show these lawmakers how devastating those cuts would be to the lives of so many people. The social media Day […]

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USDA to Open General and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment for 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday announced several Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP beginning today through June 6, 2025. CRP, USDA’s flagship conservation program, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. For four decades, CRP has provided financial and technical support to agricultural producers and landowners who place unproductive or marginal cropland under contract for 10-15 years and who […]

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Ada Preschool to Host EMT Visit Tomorrow as Part of Educational Program

Ada Schools sent out a community message regarding an event taking place tomorrow. On Tuesday, May 13th, the Ada preschool classes will be having a special presentation from local EMTs. They will be on site at 9:30 AM and 1:15 PM. This is a planned and educational visit for Ada students and just a reminder that no emergency is taking place. Ada officials thanked the community for their understanding.

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CR 60 Bridge Repairs in Hardin County Complete; Road Reopened

The Hardin County Engineer's Office announced this afternoon (05/12/25), that the bridge on CR 60 (from US 68- CR 159) has been repaired and the road is now back open.

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Market on Main Releases Full 2025 Season Schedule in Downtown Kenton

Photo: Market on Main Kenton The complete list of dates for the 2025 Market on Main season has been released. After kicking off the season this past Saturday with Spring Fest, they will be held May 24, June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23 and September 13 from 9am until noon. The season will wrap up with Fall Fest on September 27 from 9am until 2pm. They are held at the corner of Main and […]

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Hardin County Chamber Shines Member Spotlight on SBHPP in Kenton

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on SBHPP in Kenton. That is a business unit of Sumitomo Bakelite and is a global leader in the high-performance plastics solutions and support. Their manufacturing, sales, support and administrative offices span the globe. They are located at 13717 US 68 South in Kenton.

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Mid-Ohio Traveling Museum Exhibit Honoring Veterans Coming to MLJ Library on May 17

Photo: Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library The Mid-Ohio Traveling Museum Exhibit will be at the Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library this Saturday, May 17. The walkthrough exhibit will feature nearly 200 years of artifacts, all relating to brave Ohio Veterans. The hours of operation on Saturday will be 10am until 3pm. The library is located at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton.

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Kenton City Schools to Offer Free Summer Meals Through Sun Meals Program

Kenton City Schools are participating in the Sun Meals program this summer. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times listed below: Mary Lou Johnson Library - 325 E Columbus St, Kenton OH 4332612-12:30 pm, Mon -Thu, June 2 – July 17th , 2025 Hardin County YMCA - 918 W Franklin St., Kenton OH 4332612-12:30 pm, Mon -Thu, May 27 – July 17 […]

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