Logan County FCFC to Host Inclusive ‘Skate, Stroll, and Roll’ Event on Saturday

Logan County FCFC to Host Inclusive ‘Skate, Stroll, and Roll’ Event on Saturday

Photo: Logan County FCFC The Logan County Family and Children First Council announced that a 'Skate, Stroll and Roll' inclusive skating event is scheduled for February 15. Skaters, strollers and wheelchairs are welcome to attend from 11:15am until 1:15pm this Saturday at the Indian Lake Rollerana, located at 330 Taylor Avenue in Russells Point. All are welcome and admission is free. In addition to skating, the event offers an opportunity to connect with various local resources from Logan County. For […]

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Pack 121 Cub Scouts Explore Kenton Fire Department on Special Field Trip

Photo: Pack 121 Kenton Mt Victory Pack 121 Kenton-Mt. Victory Cub Scouts went on a special field trip late last week. They visited the Kenton Fire Department and were able to learn many things about the fire department and how they operate. Firefighters were on-site to show them the fire equipment and gave Pack 121 a tour of the fire station. Pack 121 leaders also gave a special thanks to Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb. They Mayor recently visited Pack 121 […]

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Ridgemont Quiz Bowl Team Seeking Sponsors to Attend National Championship Tournament in Illinois

The Ridgemont Quiz Bowl team is looking for sponsors to help them get to the Small School National Quiz Bowl Tournament for small schools. The Small School National Championship Tournament (SSNCT) is NAQT’s annual championship event for small high schools. The tournament features the top small school quiz bowl teams from across the United States. The Ridgemont team earned a spot in the prestigious tournament that will be taking place April 25th through the 27th in Rosemont, Illinois. This marks the first time that […]

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Plans Made for Hardin County Poultry Banquet

The 2025 Hardin County Poultry Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 29 at Missionary Alliance Church located at 15436 OH-309, Kenton, OH 43326. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend the banquet, but reservations need to be made March 15 by contacting Catherine Scharf at 419-996-9234 or ceoscharf@gmail.com. The OSU Extension office can also take reservations by calling 419-674-2297. Chicken will be provided as the […]

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Kenton Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges, Including Theft and Money Laundering

A Kenton man pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges last week in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court documents, Christopher Kitchen was then found guilty to theft, grand theft, money laundering and tampering with records. The charges were filed after an investigation was launched in late August 2024 into fraudulent dealings with a revolving loan through the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. The money was to be used by Kitchen to help open a new supermarket in […]

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Governor DeWine Nominates Jim Tressel for Lt. Governor

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced this morning that he is nominating Jim Tressel to serve as his lieutenant governor. Tressel would replace Jon Husted, who served as lieutenant governor until Governor DeWine appointed him to the U.S. Senate last month. Tressel most recently served as the president of Youngstown State University before retiring in 2023. Tressel also served 15 years as the head coach of Youngstown State University's football team before becoming head football coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes […]

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Hardin County Agricultural Society Holds February Board Meeting

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, February 5, 2025, for their February monthly board meeting. 16 Directors and 8 guests were present. Jake McFadden, Board President, called the meeting to order. Annetta Shirk, representing the Fair Draft Horse Show, wanted to make sure they were still allowed to have their show during the fair with a monetary donation from the Ag. Society. She also stated they were open to the idea of housing their horses in the horse barn […]

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KCS Board of Education Meeting Set for This Evening

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education will conduct its February meeting this evening. Kenton Middle School teacher Tiffany Vehrs and the Recycling Club will give a presentation to board members. A resolution authorizing continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2025/26 school year is on the agenda. A number of personnel items are also on the agenda. One of those is the retirement resignation of Kenton Elementary School educational assistant Janice Kissling effective June 1 […]

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Kenton City Council to Meet This Evening

Kenton City Council is scheduled to meet this evening. Three resolutions will be on first reading. One of those is to authorize the Safety-Service Director to enter into a professional services agreement for right of way acquisition for the Columbus Street sidewalk project. A resolution on third and final reading is to authorize the city to apply for, accept and enter into a water supply revolving loan account for planning, design and/or construction of a water treatment facility. The 3rd […]

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