Governor Mike DeWine Appoints Dennis Barr to Canton Municipal Court

Governor Mike DeWine Appoints Dennis Barr to Canton Municipal Court

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently announced the appointment of Dennis Barr to the Canton Municipal Court. Barr, of Canton, will assume office on March 10, 2025, and will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge Curt Werren, whom Governor DeWine appointed to the Stark County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division on January 10, 2025. Barr will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and will need to run for election in November 2025 to retain the seat. Barr […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Honors Chief Deputy Dennis Burns on His Retirement

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office The Hardin County Sheriff's Office expressed their gratitude and thanks Chief Deputy Dennis Burns on his recent retirement. Chief Burns has been an instrumental member of the office for a decade in his capacity as Chief Deputy and over thirty years total with the office as a Special Deputy. He has served as Chaplain, Public Information Officer, Administrative Deputy and Chief Deputy. He even served as Sheriff for three months while Sheriff Everhart was unable […]

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Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library to Host Monthly Teen Time on Friday

Photo: Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library's Monthly Teen Time even will take place this Friday, March 7. It is for students in grades 6 through 9. The event will take place from 3:30pm until 4:30pm Friday afternoon in the meeting room at the library, located at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton. There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts, and prizes. At this month's Teen Time, they will be learning some basic […]

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Troopers Remind Ohioans to Keep Up With Routine Vehicle Maintenance

In recognition of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists of the importance of checking and addressing vehicle safety recalls and routine maintenance. According to NHTSA, recalls were issued for 1,000 vehicles, car seats, tires, recreational vehicles and other equipment in 2023. In total, the agency reports that 34 million vehicles in the United States were impacted by recalls, 25% of which were never repaired. “Many […]

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Kenton’s 2025 Market on Main Season to Kick Off with Spring Fest on May 10

Photo: Market on Main Kenton The grand opening of the 2025 Market on Main season in Kenton has been scheduled for May 10. The Spring Fest kick-off celebration will be held from 9am until 2pm that day at the corner of Main and Ohio Streets in downtown Kenton. Vendors are encouraged to get registered to participate. More information on the Spring Fest event can be found here. To apply and for Market Rules and Regulations, please click here.

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Hambley for Ohio Campaign Headed to NE and NW Ohio

LOVELAND, Ohio - Bryan Hambley, candidate for Ohio Secretary of State, will be visiting Northeast and Northwest Ohio Thursday, March 6th through Saturday March 8th. He will travel to Malvern in Carroll County on March 6th, and then to Ottawa, Lima, and Kenton on March 7th and 8th. He will be meeting with voters, local elected officials, and county Democratic party volunteers. “Representing Ohio in the Secretary of State’s office means seeing and knowing Ohio. I intend to connect with […]

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Ada Resident Becomes First Girl in County to Earn Eagle Scout Rank

An Ada resident has earned an Eagle Scout rank. Kaylie is a local pioneer in scouting, being the first girl in the county to join Cub Scout. She also earned Arrow of Light and most recently, the rank of Eagle Scout. Kaylie is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 950 Marion/Caledonia.

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Tuesday Morning Crash Involving Two Vehicles Reported at South Main and Walnut Streets in Kenton

Two vehicles were involved in a crash that occurred Tuesday morning at the intersection of South Main and Walnut Street in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 83-year-old Bill Moore, of Belle Center, drove onto Main Street from a stop sign on Walnut, and his vehicle was struck by a southbound car being operated by 18-year-old Kylee Clem, of Kenton. Disabling damage occurred to Clem's car and Moore's vehicle had functional damage. There were no injuries. […]

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Kenton Man Arrested on Aggravated Menacing and Domestic Violence Charges

A Kenton man was arrested after a domestic disturbance incident Tuesday evening. According to information on the Kenton Police Department' Daily Log Sheet, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Barron at around 5:50pm. After investigating, officers arrested Cameron Crain. Crain, who is 33, is being held on charges of aggravated menacing and domestic violence.

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