West Virginia champions The Kenton High School football team finished first out of 40 teams competing at the West Virgina University 7 on 7 tournament this past weekend. The Wildcats beat Martinsburg High School, which was the West Virginia large-school state champion last fall, in the championship game. Read More
A wet ride Riders in the 2018 Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure cross the Scioto River bridge on County Road 130 near the edge of Kenton as they push through a heavy downpour on the final stretch of a Bellefontaine to Kenton ride on Friday morning. Read More
Teen driver fatalities spark donation of simulator from Maria Tiberi Foundation Dom Tiberi had spoken to Kenton High School juniors and seniors in late April to spread “Maria’s Message” about the importance of being safe drivers and to avoid distractions. Read More
Auctioning for hope Aaron Johnson (left) and Josh Sheldon hold up a chair to be bid on during the annual Chairs of Hope Auction to benefit Not By Choice Outreach, a local cancer support organization. Read More
New owner of dental office aims to take stress out of visit Paying a visit to the dentist’s office is something many people are apprehensive about. Krista Kiraly, the new owner of Advanced Dental Care, located in the Kenton Plaza on East Columbus Street, wants to make it an experience people will feel comfortable about. 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. Read More
Boogie woogie beats Matthew Ball, also known as the Boogie Woogie Kid, plays for the children on his piano a version of the classic ‘60s rock tune “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley. Read More
ONU’s Richards overcomes heat to advance in 800 run at U.S. outdoor championships SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ohio Northern junior All-American Emily Richards advanced through the first round and into the semifinals of the women's 800-meter run at the 2017 United States Outdoor National Track & Field Championships at a blistering hot Hornet Stadium on Thursday afternoon on the campus of California State-Sacramento. Read More
Kudo Studio artists paint Chairs of Hope to aid NBC Chairs are turned into pieces of art through the hands of Harco Industries clients at the Kudo Studio in Kenton. They become Chairs of Hope to raise funds for Not By Choice Outreach, a local support group for cancer victims. Read More
Eats on the Street returns to Kenton Food and fun will come together Friday evening at the third Eats on the Street food truck festival in downtown Kenton. From 5 to 10 p.m., 14 food trucks will be on hand to serve area residents. Read More
ONU pharmacy prof enjoys passing on her knowledge and experience For Michelle Musser, the best use of her knowledge and experience as a pharmacist is to pass it on to others. As an associate professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Musser is doing just that.
Robbery at Alger Carryout ALGER — An armed robbery was reported at the Alger Carryout on Sunday afternoon. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a silent alarm at the store, 106 E. Lee St., at 5:30 p.m.
Teen driver fatalities spark donation of simulator from Maria Tiberi Foundation Dom Tiberi had spoken to Kenton High School juniors and seniors in late April to spread “Maria’s Message” about the importance of being safe drivers and to avoid distractions.
