Celebrating mom Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center celebrated mothers on May 11 with an open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Pictured is resident Anna Vaughn (right) with her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Dan Reese. Read More
Skilled Nursing Care Week Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 12-18, in a big way. Pictured starting off the week with sno-cones on Monday are activity assistant Annie DeLong (right) with Missy Compton (left) and Sue Freshcorn. Read More
Volunteering to be literacy tutor topic at Ada Kiwanis Club meeting The Ada Kiwanis Club met at noon on Tuesday, May 14 in the Wishing Well, McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University, Ada. President Joe Ferguson presided at the meeting. Ken Blanchard of Allen County Literacy was welcomed as a guest. Jon Umphress offered the invocation. Read More
Sharing wisdom: Graduation time This is the time of year that students will be graduating, be it from college or high school. On to the real world. I've had the opportunity to speak to these groups at some local schools and I'll highlight my message here. I titled it "Four Types of Students" although it could be “Four Types of People” as well. Read More
Nite Owls Homemakers meet The Nite Owls Homemaker Club met on May 14 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Kenton. Irene Beazley offered the blessing followed by delicious refreshments enjoyed by all. Read More
Bridge winners The Memorial Park Bridge Club met on May 15 at the Pro Shop Annex. The hostess was Kathleen Telljohann and there were three tables in play. High scores were held by Stuart Hamilton, Dan Schryer and Telljohann. Read More
School menus: May 17, 2019 Ada Monday – cheeseburger on bun, tater tots, fruit. Tuesday – breaded chicken sandwich, green beans, fruit. Read More
Grange news: May 17, 2019 Master Bob Wood called the Greenwood Grange meeting to order with the pledge to the flag. We set a date for our member recognition. We will honor 8 members on June 26. Refreshments will be served. Read More
Social calendar: May 18, 2019 SATURDAY, MAY 18 AA Fellowship – 11 a.m., closed discussion at First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton. Read More
KHS seniors receive awards and scholarships Kenton High School presented awards and scholarships during its annual Senior Awards Day on Tuesday, May 14. A total of $153,300 in scholarships was awarded to students from the following funds: R.E. and Joan Allen Foundation, $32,000; local scholarships, $25,600; Dollars for Scholarships, $14,300; and Kenton Excellence for Education Foundation, $81,400. Read More
Milkshake provides second set of ears for health department nurse Cindy Keller has fought the effects of hearing loss for several years. She often didn't hear someone knock at her door. She overslept because she didn't hear the alarm go off and she has been surprised to find people in her office at the Kenton-Hardin Health Department after she failed to hear them enter.
Riverdale High School to graduate 66 students on Sunday MOUNT BLANCHARD — Sixty-six Riverdale High School seniors will receive their diplomas during a graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19 in the high school gymnasium. The class valedictorian is Andrew Borkosky. Co-salutatorians are Olivia Clark and Kathryn Miller.
ODOT gives update on highway projects The Ohio Department of Transportation provided an update on highway construction that is scheduled to occur within Hardin County next week. The following routes will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for berm repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT Hardin County maintenance garage.
