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Elwood Motorsports Shines with Strong Performances in Pro AM Series Over the Weekend

Elwood Motorsports debuted its new Roderick Racing Development Coyote Zenith kart at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati for the first two rounds of the Pro AM series over the weekend. On Saturday, driver Alan Elwood started second but an early spin in the pre-final forced him to the tail, but he drove back from sixteenth to ninth. He took the green flag in the final in ninth then sliced through the field to land himself a third-place finish while […]

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‘Cops and Kids’ Fishing Day Set for May 9 in Marion County

Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion, OH The Marion County Sheriff's Office and Marion Police Department is hosting a “Cops and Kids” fishing day on Friday, May 9. It will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm that evening at 5327 Harding Highway East, in Caledonia. This is a free event to anyone under the age of 18 and their legal guardian. You are to bring your own pole and tackle, but the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be providing […]

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KHS JROTC Cadets Gain Life-Saving Tools and Skills Through Kenton Fire Department Partnership

Photo: City of Kenton Government The Kenton Fire Department has embarked on a collaboration with the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps' Medic Program. It will focus on enhancing the skills and preparedness of young cadets. Captain Bob Wilson announced late last week, the donation of crucial medical supplies, including an Automated External Defibrillator, to the Kenton JROTC. his significant contribution is set to enhance the capabilities of the JROTC's Medic Program, a vital initiative aimed at equipping students with essential […]

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Decisions on Levies, Judge Race Await Hardin County Voters May 6

With the Primary Election a little over a week away and early voting winding down, here is what is on the May 6 Primary Ballot. The one county-wide levy is the renewal levy to support criminal justice services for the Hardin County sheriff's Office. The five-year one mill levy is estimated to collect $677,000 annually. City of Kenton residents will decide the fate of a levy to benefit the city for the purpose of Fire Protection and Police Protection. The […]

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Sheriff Everhart Reminds Drivers to Be Patient as Farmers Hit the Roads for Planting Season

As the weather improves, planting season is here, which means farmers will be headed to the fields. When you encounter farming equipment on the roads, Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart said you should be patient, “Take it easy for a couple of miles, because they’re not driving from Cincinnati to Cleveland in their tractor. They’ve got to get to their field, there’s no other options for them. The equipment is large. Farmers will get over as soon as they can. […]

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Riverdale Aims to Repeat Victory in Ball Corporation’s 2025 Recycling Contest

Photo: Riverdale Local Schools Ball Corporation's 2025 Recycling Contest is coming soon. Riverdale won the challenge in 2024. The school collected over 2000 pounds of cans. They are looking to repeat the same outcome this year. Dumpsters will be available at the school May 14 through May 16. The challenge offers a chance to win ice cream and cash for your school. More information on this can be found on the Riverdale Local Schools Facebook page.

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Kenton City Council to Meet This Evening

Kenton City Council is scheduled to meet this evening. A resolution on first reading authorizes the Safety-Service Director to enter into a professional services agreement for Main and Detroit Street lighting and Main Street signal construction services with OHM advisors. There is one resolution on second reading authorizing the Mayor and-or Safety-Service Director to enter into an interlocal contract with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for cooperative purchasing. Also at the meeting, one person as requested time to speak. The 8th […]

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Water Outage Planned Monday for Parts of Dunkirk; Boil Advisory to Follow

Residents on several streets in Dunkirk are being advised that water will be off most of the day on Monday, April 28. The affected areas are West Wayne, West Patterson and Rangeline Road from Camp Common Ground north. The restrooms at the park will be available for your use if needed. If you need some water during that time, a water spigot is located on the north side of the firehouse that can be used. When the water does come […]

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