4-H Club News: July 1, 2019 The Country Timers held their meeting at the Mt. Victory park. President Cami called the meeting to order. Willow led the Pledge of Allegiance and Jillian led the 4h pledge. Olivia read the secretary report from the previous meeting. Read More
McConnell wins Club 250 prize Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International congratulates Club 250 winner Melinda McConnell for week 31. She will receive $100. Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls. Read More
Social calendar: July 1, 2019 MONDAY, JULY 1 AA Fellowship – 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton. Read More
Retired teachers learn about VIPS The last Hardin County Retired Teachers Association meeting before summer break was held on June 21 at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church at noon. President Sandy Moore welcomed 20 members and guests Kim Thomas, Dick Pees, and Dustin and Holly Scott. She thanked the committee of Nancy Musselman, Madelyn Lowery, Karen Cannode, Elaine Hoover, and Elaine Minter for the lovely arrangements. Melanie Kindell offered Grace. A thank you was also offered to the cooks and servers. Read More
Sharing wisdom: Independence We all know that July 4, 1776 goes down as the birthday of our country, but did you ever stop to realize what that day actually meant? Go back with me and remember that 442 days earlier the first shots of what became the Revolutionary War rang out. Previously the colonists had rebelled against the British citing no taxation without representation. However issue after issue arose bringing this to a head. Finally 12 of the 13 colonies signed the declaration on July 4th. However the Revolutionary War continued for five more years. Read More
Social calendar: June 29, 2019 SATURDAY, JUNE 29 AA Fellowship – 11 a.m., closed discussion at First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton. Read More
The Amish Cook: Amish roots in an unlikely place Gloria is taking a much-deserved summer week off. She’ll return next week with more fun from Yoders. So, this week we’ll share some special recipes. But, first, some background. Long before Holmes County captured the crown as Ohio’s largest Amish settlement, another was taking root on the other end of the state. Starting in 1819, Butler County, just north of Cincinnati, was home to an Amish community. The settlement thrived for decades until ideological rifts splintered the settlement, with many moving to Iowa and Illinois. The ones that stayed behind eventually formed a Mennonite church in nearby Trenton, Ohio, which endures to this day. Read More
Puppet troupe to be featured at HN Library DUNKIRK — Kevin Kammeraad and the Cooperfly Puppet Troupe will be at the Hardin Northern Public Library on Tuesday, July 2 at 2 p.m. The show is described as high energy of poetry, puppetry, music and more. Read More
Word for the day: Where is the Church? Often when we think of church we think of a physical place to go to worship God. That is a physical church, however, the real Church is you. We should carry the joy and spirit of the Lord inside each of us so when we smile, speak, or hug someone, they feel the presence of the Lord. Read More
Gospel Praise Gathering performance set at Kenton Full Gospel Church TGMA Gospel Music Promotions will be presenting Gospel Praise Gathering, a group sing that will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 7 at Kenton Full Gospel Church, 129 N. Wayne St. The event will feature performances from Sandi & Kaylene, One Voice, Chris Horne, Ken Ziegler, Danny Ray, Miss Amanda, Ed Ewing, Arnold Coy, Dee Runion, The Seekers and the Gospel Praise Gathering Choir. Read More