F-J Library to be closed FOREST — The Forest-Jackson Public Library will be closed on Saturday and Monday, May 27 and 29, in observance of Memorial Day. The card catalog is available 24/7 at www.forestlibrary.org. Read More
Students in the news: May 23, 2017 BLUFFTON — Two area residents received degrees from Bluffton University on May 7 during its commencement ceremony. Linkoln LaRoche of Kenton earned bachelor’s degrees in strength and conditioning and exercise science with minors in coaching and recreation management. Read More
Hardin County 4-H Club News: May 23, 2017 HIGH FLYERS The High Flyers 4-H club met on May 16 at the Epworth Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. Britton Bell called the meeting to order. The pledges were led by Sean Kuhlman and Britton Bell. The roll call was to introduce guests that were present for Installation of Officers. The minutes from the April 18 meeting were read and … Read More
Elks Lodge sponsors annual dance party Kenton Elks Lodge 157 sponsored its 19th annual dance party for Hardin County students in grades 6, 7 and 8 on Saturday, May 13 at the Hardin County Family YMCA. The theme of the dance party was “Fiesta!” Read More
Mt. Victory-Dudley Alumni dinner and meeting slated The 137th Mount Victory-Dudley Alumni Association dinner and meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Ridgemont School, 560 W. Taylor St., Mount Victory (note change of location). The classes to be honored are 1947, 1952, 1957 and 1962. Read More
Kenton Garden Club hears KHCB activities The Kenton Garden Club met Tuesday afternoon, May 16 at the home of Sandy Rosebrough with Opal Croack as co-hostess. The meeting was held on the beautiful patio decorated with flowers, a fountain and decorative outdoor items which were given to the members at the end of the meeting. Read More
Grange news: May 23, 2017 Painter Creek Grange members gathered Thursday, May 18 at the grange hall. Robert White reported that he testified before the House Public Utilities Committee in opposition to HB 178 better known as the nuclear bailout bill. Read More
Social Calendar: May 23, 2017 TUESDAY, MAY 23 S.O.L.O. (Supporting Our Loved Ones) – 5:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Kenton. Read More
Hiding Jack Kenton Elementary School fifth- and sixth-graders attempt to shelter “Jack” from the menacing giant during a production of “Jack and the Beanstalk” at the school on Monday. Read More
Willow Eloise Tiffany and Jacob Long of Kenton are parents of a 9-pound, 5-ounce, 22-inch girl, Willow Eloise, born at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Bluffton Hospital. Grandparents are Doug and Peggy (Ray) Long and Mike and Sarah Patton. Great-grandparents are Chuck and Barb Long, Paul S. and Peggy Ray, and Carolyn Messenger. The infant is joined at home by … Read More