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Marion Palace Theatre to Welcome Gold-Certified Christian Artist Colton Dixon

Photo: Courtesy of Marion Palace Theatre The Marion Palace Theatre invites the community to an evening of inspiring live music as Gold-certified singer-songwriter Colton Dixon takes the Palace stage on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Known for chart-topping songs including "Build a Boat," "Miracles," and "UP+UP," Dixon has become one of the leading voices in contemporary Christian music, earning nearly one billion streams worldwide. His concerts combine powerful […]

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DeWine Proposes $1 Billion Workers’ Compensation Dividend for Ohio Employers

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors to approve a dividend projected at $1 billion for Ohio businesses. If adopted, this dividend would bring the total amount paid to private and public employers under Governor DeWine’s administration to $10.2 billion. “Ohio employers have a bright future ahead,” said Governor DeWine. “Our state continues to grow and be one of the best […]

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QFCU Resurfacing Project to Temporarily Close Jacob Parrott Location Next Week

Quest Federal Credit Union announced that the Jacob Parrott Office will be closed next Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4 and 5. The closure is due to a parking lot resurfacing project. Credit Union officials apologized for the inconvenience. They encourage you to visit either the Main Office on US Highway 68 on the south side of Kenton, any of their other branches, or their offsite ATMs.

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113th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic Set for August 8

The 113th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic is a little over a week away. A parade will kick things off at 9:30am on Saturday, August 8. Flag raising is set to start at 10:30am at the Band Shelter and then you can get ready for a full day of family fun. There will be vendors, games, kids’ zone, hourly prize drawings starting at noon, entertainment throughout the day, main prize […]

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Carey Fest to Return with Family Fun, Food, and Live Music

Carey Fest The 2026 Carey Fest will take place August 6-8. Numerous activities will be taking place each day of the event. There will be a variety of family friendly activities taking place including inflatables, games, bounce houses, and Romick Railway train rides. Throughout the multi-day festival, attendees can enjoy a variety of contests and competitions, along with a wide selection of food trucks offering something for everyone. On Friday […]

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