Main Street Reopens in Kenton: City Officials Advise Motorists to Observe Speed Limits and Explained Road Closure Signs

Main Street Reopens in Kenton: City Officials Advise Motorists to Observe Speed Limits and Explained Road Closure Signs

City of Kenton officials are reminding motorists to be mindful of the speed limits as Main Street reopened this week. They said it is also important to look both ways at the Main and Ohio Street intersection, since it's been a while since you have traveled that way. Officials also explained the "Road Closed" signs on Ohio and Walnut Streets. They are intended specifically for semi-trucks to discourage them from taking a shortcut. Local traffic is still permitted on those […]

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Wind Chills Could Plummet to 20 to 30 Below Zero as Dangerous Cold Hits Early Next Week

A quick burst of light snow is likely this morning into the early afternoon. Accumulations of up to 1 inch is possible in some areas. Cold temperatures and gusty winds could cause reduced visibility and slick spots on roads. The National Weather Service also said that dangerously cold temperatures are in the forecast for early next week. The actual low will drop to below zero staring Sunday night, and that will continue into Tuesday morning. The high on Monday and […]

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Marysville Police Announce Partnership and New Service to Assist First Responders in Supporting Citizens with Invisible Disabilities

The Marysville Police Division announced a new service for Marysville residents. In partnership with the Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the Marysville Fire Division, the service will assist first responders in recognizing and providing services to persons with invisible disabilities. Residents can utilize the service to identify themselves or a family member who has a disability that could be a barrier for responders who encounter them. Enrolling in the service in voluntary. More information on the program and […]

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Ohio Northern University to Host First ‘Polar Preview Day’ of 2025 on February 15

Photo: Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University will hold the first Polar Preview Day of 2025 on Saturday, February 15. Those visiting will be able to get a true picture of what the campus has to officer. The group visit opportunity is open to students and parents at all stages of the college search and to all academic majors. Registrations for Polar Preview Day can be completed online by clicking here. Ohio Northern University is located at 500 W College […]

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Kenton Elementary Students Named Finalists in Ohio STEM Learning Network ‘Sticker Design Challenge’

Photo: Kenton City Schools Two Kenton Elementary students were announced as finalists for the Ohio STEM Learning Network Sticker Design Challenge. Students were invited to use their creativity and imagination to design a sticker, similar to the iconic mission patches worn by astronauts. STEM teachers say that they have submitted entries for several years but have never had a finalist selected. Amara Barnett and Amyrinth Pierson were both selected in the top 5. Teachers Amy Boone and Carrie Dilley said they […]

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Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Event Dates: Football Festival, Harvest & Herb Festival, and Merry on Main

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce released the dates for three events that will be taking place in 2025. The first is the 9th Annual Made in Ada Football Festival on August 23. The event celebrates everything related to Wilson Football. The 39th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival will be on September 20. The biggest event of the year showcases more than 100 local craft and food vendors. Merry on Main will be on […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Opens Registration for February 5th Ambassadors Meeting

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is taking registrations to join them for the next Ambassadors meeting on Wednesday, February 5 at 9:00 AM. Hardin County Ambassadors are responsible for creating a culture of recruitment to advance the Alliance missions by actively promoting and getting involved in the Alliance programs such as ribbon cutting ceremonies. To learn more about the Ambassadors program and how to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131. […]

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Escaped Inmate Edward A. Morgan Captured Hours After Logan County Jail Break

An inmate who escaped from the Logan County Jail was captured a short time later. The Logan County Sheriff's Office issued an alert at around 5:00 Tuesday evening that they were looking for 44-year-old Edward A. Morgan, and the public was encouraged to call in tips if they saw him. At the time the alert was issued, Morgan was last seen leaving a work detail. Around 3 hours later, Morgan was located and taken back into custody. Sheriff's Office officials […]

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Two Injury Accidents Occurred in Hardin County Tuesday Afternoon

Snow showers moved through the area Tuesday afternoon causing slippery roads. There were two injury accidents reported to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office within 15 minutes of each other. The first call came in at just before three. That occurred on State Route 309 at County Road 195 around four miles east of Kenton. Then around 3:10pm, first responders were dispatched to State Route 309 at Township Road 125 east of Kenton. No details on the accidents have been provided […]

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