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Kidney 4 Keckler Cruise-in Benefit Set for Saturday at Kenton Moose

Photo: Kidney 4 Keckler The Kidney4Keckler Benefit is set to take place this Saturday, November 2nd from 12pm until 5pm at the Kenton Moose Family Center. Heath Keckler was born with kidney disease and in 2013, he received a kidney transplant from his sister, but, unfortunately, it is time for a new one.  Heath is currently seeking a living donor who matches his blood and tissue type. To simplify the process for potential donors, his family is organizing a benefit […]

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Middlefield Bank Supports Kenton’s Historic Downtown with $5,000 Donation to Improvement Grant Program

Photo: Kenton Historic Courthouse District The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance and the Kenton Historic Courthouse District announced that Middlefield Bank donated $5,000 to support the efforts of the Downtown Improvement Grant Program. The Kenton Historic Courthouse District is a nonprofit corporation and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. The purpose of the nonprofit corporation is supporting preservation and business in Kenton’s historic downtown. The Kenton Historic Courthouse District Downtown Kenton Building […]

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85-Year-Old Findlay Man Tragically Passes Away After Bicycle Accident Involving a Vehicle on Wednesday

An 85-year-old Findlay man died after a car versus bicycle accident in Findlay Wednesday morning. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, Dennis McCracken lost control of the bicycle as he was riding east on the sidewalk in the 700 block of West Trenton Avenue. The bicycle fell over and into the eastbound lane. An approaching vehicle being driven by 18-year-old Ryleigh Field, of Upper Sandusky, was unable to stop in time and struck the bicycle in the […]

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Student Spotlight: Riverdale Students Channel Creativity as Real Estate Agents in Haunted House Showcase

Students in reading classes at Riverdale became real estate agents last week. They designed and drew haunted houses and included details about their houses that made them marketable to sell. There was an Open House where they could showcase their houses and bid on the house they wanted to buy.  The 3 students who had the highest bids were Alaynee Ledesma, Alexis Crace, and Molly VanAtta.

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‘Tis the Season: Kenton Lions Club Christmas Parade and Other Downtown Holiday Festivities Set for November 26

The Kenton Lions Club: Ohio's Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade, unveiling of the Window Wonderland, and lighting of the Hardin County Courthouse will all be held on Tuesday, November 26th. The parade will begin at 6:30 that evening. A link to register a float or walking group for the parade can be found here. Volunteer opportunities are also available. Call the Kenton Historic Courthouse District at 419-673-4131 for more details.

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Fifteen Graduates Complete Hardin County Sheriff’s Academy, Gaining Valuable Knowledge and Skills

Class participants, left to right were, front: Pat Smith, Teresa Broske, Karen Delong, Sharon Bosley, Angela Rembis, Mitchell Vah, & Kerry James; Rear: Rita Radway, Rob Radway, Michael Broske, Jeff Dorsey, Sheriff Keith Everhart, Rick Newland, Kaily Weyant, Greg Elwood, and David Johnson.Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Fifteen participants of the Hardin County Sheriff's Academy received certificates of completion this week. The Academy started on September 24. Participants gained working knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office by utilizing classroom and hands-on participation […]

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Kenton City Schools Seeking Educational Assistant for Kenton Elementary School

Photo: Kenton City Schools Kenton City Schools is currently seeking an Educational Assistant for Kenton Elementary School. This is a classified position with hourly wages between $16.13-$18.36. Interested applicants must have proper certification, pass a BCI/FBI check, and have Crisis Prevention Institute training. You can email your resume/application to Linda Dickerson at dickersonl@kentoncityschools.org The deadline to apply is Friday, November 1, 2024. More information on the position can be found here.

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Residents Encouraged to Utilize Kenton’s Leaf Pickup and Hardin County Solid Waste Facility for Yard Waste

While the City of Kenton will be operating a leaf pickup schedule, residents are also reminded that they can use the Hardin County Solid Waste Facility. It is located at 45 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and on the 1st Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. You can drop off leaves, grass clippings, and garden leftovers at the compost site […]

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