Ada police officer enjoys community outreach efforts ADA — For Ada Police Officer Penny Keller-Clark, her responsibilities stretch far beyond those of a typical police officer and into the realm of community outreach. Penny has been with the Ada PD in a part-time position since 1989, serving in multiple roles such as mayor’s court bailiff from 1992 to 1993 and zoning inspector from 2003 to 2013. In 2007, she was the Employee of the Year. Read More
Preparing packages for the troops Kathy Tracy (left), president of the Hardin County Blue Star Mothers, helps volunteers fill their boxes with items which will be sent to troops deployed overseas during the holidays. Read More
California couple’s plan saved their home from deadly wildfire PARADISE, Calif. — As the huge Camp Fire roared through Paradise, California, Merleen Barnes waited by her phone in Kenton to hear an update on her sister and family who were directly in the path of the deadly flames. Read More
Cross election sparks Alliance leadership moves When Jon Cross goes to Columbus in January to become the representative from the 83rd House District, he will remain the CEO and President of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Cross announced at Friday's Economic and Community Development Breakfast that he will continue with the Alliance in a consulting capacity. Read More
Elks honor Teens of the Month for November Kama Leigh Arn is a senior at Ada High School. Her parents are Scott and Corsie Ann Leigh of Ada. Kama plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing and then working in a children's hospital. Her working experiences have included being the cashier at the swimming pool and baby-sitting. She has also worked at a pizza shop. Read More
KHS’s Bartlett and Hicks, BL’s Kern receive All-State recognition Kenton had a pair of players receive recognition on the Division II All-Ohio soccer teams released earlier this week. Kenton senior midfielder Landon Bartlett was selected to the first team, while senior forward Hayden Hicks was selected to the second team. Read More
Ready for a spin The merry-go-round at Kenton's Veterans Memorial Park has been completely refurbished and power-coated, said board member Marshall Wolowicz, and is ready to roll. It had gotten hard to find parts for the equipment, he said, and Doug Seiler donated time in removing the merry-go-round and taking it to JB Tubular in Mount Victory for the processing. Read More
Cookie Walk planned The annual First United Methodist Church Cookie Walk is planned for Dec. 8 at the church, located at 234 N. Main St., Kenton. The doors will open at 10 a.m. and guests will be welcome to fill boxes with cookies for the holidays. A small box will be $15 and a large box $20. Read More
Christmas touch Volunteers with the Keep Hardin County Beautiful Commission (from left) JoEllen Beaman, Roz Anderson, Sue Sanders, Connie Oates, Anita Williamson, Madelyn Lowery, Molly Wagner and Norma Umberger added their Christmas touch Tuesday by placing holiday trees (behind the group) at the courthouse. Read More
Diabetes awareness The staff and students at Kenton Elementary School recognized National Diabetes Awareness Day on Wednesday by wearing blue. Ethan Meeks (front, center) shared cookies with a pancreas drawn in the icing. Read More