Grange news report: December 19, 2016 Painter Creek Community Grange #1923 members gathered Thursday, Dec. 15 at the grange hall. Community Service chair Joan White thanked those helping with Secret Santa at Ridgemont Elementary. Read More
Winner for Club 250 Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimists congratulate Club 250 winner Amanda Bookmyer for week 3. She will receive $100. Club 250 is a fundraiser to help provide scholarships for local women and girls. Read More
Social Calendar: December 19, 2016 MONDAY, DEC. 19 AA Fellowship – 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton. Read More
A visit from Santa Santa took time out of his busy schedule this week to visit the residents of Blanchard Place Senior Living in Kenton. Everyone gathered around the Christmas tree while Santa passed out gifts. Even our furry friends received special treatment from Santa. Read More
Shrine scholarships The Hardin County Shrine Club announced its $1,000 scholarship winners for 2016. They are Jenna Moore, a medical student at Ohio University and Taylor Holmes, a culinary student at Hocking College. Read More
Students in the news: December 17, 2016 ASHLAND -- Jessica Perkins of Kenton is a recipient of Who's Who Among Students at Ashland University. Perkins is majoring in marketing. Read More
Bridge club to meet Dec. 21 The Memorial Park Bridge Club did not meet on Dec. 14. It will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. Read More
School menus: December 17, 2016 Ada Monday – popcorn chicken with BBQ sauce, dinner roll, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit. Read More
Social Calendar: December 17, 2016 SATURDAY, DEC. 17 AA Fellowship – 11 a.m., closed discussion at First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton. Read More
Holiday closings at F-J Library FOREST — The Forest-Jackson Public Library will be closed on Dec. 23, 24, 26, 31 and Jan. 2 for the holidays. The library’s card catalog is available 24/7 at www.forestlibrary.org. Read More
Victims rights proposal promoted A crime victims bill of rights amendment in Ohio is a step closer to being on the November ballot. The group Marsy’s Law for Ohio submitted more than 560,000 signatures in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment to the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office on Thursday.
Alger BPA members ‘joking’, still on job ALGER — The Alger Board of Public Affairs isn’t out of business yet. During a meeting Monday night, the village council announced plans to do away with the board in favor of hiring a village administrator.
Ohio 31 closure delayed again The closure of Ohio 31 between Kenton and Mount Victory for two bridge repair projects has been delayed until late summer. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 office in Lima, the Ohio 31 work will begin once bridge repairs have been completed on Ohio 195, south of McGuffey.
