There are three blood drives till to come in the month of June around the area. The first one is next Monday June 22 from noon until 6pm at Belle Center Cornerstone Church in Belle Center. Another will be held in Mt. Victory from 11am until 5pm June 24 at the Mt. Victory Community Building. The last one is on Monday June 29 from 11am until 4pm at BKP Ambulance District in Kenton. To schedule an appointment or find more […]
Kenton City Schools Board of Education will conduct its June meeting this evening. On the agenda, is approval of the 3-year Ohio Association of Public Employees agreement for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. A resolution for authorizing sale at public auction of property, including Glendale Park on Oak Street, and other miscellaneous items. A three-year contract for Treasurer Jill Smith awaits Board approval. The Board will also take care of numerous personnel items, including the written resignation of […]
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a closure on State Route 37 in Hancock County for paving operations beginning today. The closure is expected to last approximately 25 days, with an anticipated reopening date of July 10. Motorists should plan for additional travel time and use the detour route, which is approximately 16.4 miles and will add about 10 miles of travel distance. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area, follow all posted signs, and allow extra […]
Gerald "Jerry" Fraber 92of Mt. Victory Funeral services for Gerald "Jerry" Fraber are pending with the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Mt. Victory. He died on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
A two vehicle crash occurred this past Saturday morning in Kenton. According to information on the Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, the crash was reported at 9am at the intersection of East Columbus and High Street. Angela Fay, of Kenton, was cited for a stop sign violation. No other information is available at this time.
A rural Forest man was injured in a one vehicle crash that occurred this past Saturday evening in Hancock County. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Edward Boes lost control of his vehicle while driving south on County Road 23. The vehicle ended up off the left side of the road where it struck a culvert. Boes was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay with suspected serious injuries. He was cited for a reasonable […]
A 30-year-old Marion man was killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred over the weekend in the City of Marion. According to a release from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Linken J. Tyler lost control of the motorcycle while traveling north on Presidential Drive. Tyler was thrown from the motorcycle after it went off the road and struck the curb. He was taken to Marion General Hospital and then flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus […]
Auditions for the Hardin County Players "Little Women" will be taking place next week at the Kenton High School Performing Arts Center. This is a community theatre production, and all ages are welcome. There are five male and eight female roles open. If you are interested in being a part of the crew, Director Catherine Scharf said you can attend anyone of these audition times, "June 18, that's on a Thursday, from 6:30 to 8:00, Friday, June 19 from 6:30 […]
The Village of Jackson Center has announced a Shelter in Place notice for residents (06/12/26). Officials said that due to a hazardous materials incident near 206 W. Pike Street in Jackson Center, all residents and businesses within a ½-mile radius are advised to shelter in place immediately. Residents in the area should take the following precautions: • Stay indoors. • Close and secure all windows and doors. • Turn off all HVAC systems, including air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. • […]
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