Move of Kenton offices will create additional room at ‘packed’ municipal building Improved access to city services and more room for Kenton offices and storage is the result of the city’s acquisition of the former Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative building. Beginning at noon on Monday, the city’s water, income tax, and parks and recreation offices will open at the new building, temporarily known as the “555 Building” for its location at 555 W. Franklin St. Read More
Widening street A crew from Shelly Company is widening Letson Avenue at its intersection with U.S. 68 on Tuesday morning. Kenton Safety Service Director Jim Hites announced that paving was to begin there today. Read More
Halsey’s biggest reward is the smile of children For Bob Halsey, his clown persona “Tater” is all about making people laugh, which is what makes everything for him worthwhile. “I just love to perform and I love to make people happy,” said Halsey, of Kenton. Read More
Off and running Kenton Elementary students take off on a half-mile fun run as part of the Pumpkin Run sponsored by the school’s PTO on Saturday morning. The fun run was followed by a 5K run for older students and adults. Read More
Hardin Motors gets new owner MOUNT VICTORY — Visitors to Hardin Motors in Mount Victory will be seeing a change in the dealership’s sign, but there will be few other changes taking place as the Chrysler dealership becomes Nelson Auto on Tuesday. Read More
Kenton beauty salon owner retiring after 45 years When Debbie Breidenbach decided to put her Royal Duchess Beauty Salon on the market two years ago, she sought help from a higher source. After all, the salon on North Detroit Street in Kenton had been a huge part of her life for 45 years. She was close to her neighbors at the location and wanted the building to be used to better the community. Read More
Parade winners The Kenton Halloween Parade on Thursday night brought out plenty of creative costumes. Read More
Commissioner hopefuls outline views Economic development, law enforcement, the war on drugs and community pride were in the spotlight Wednesday evening as the five men running for two spots on the Hardin County Board of Commissioners exchanged ideas in a respectful, cordial discussion at the Kenton City Schools Administration Building. Read More
Halloween fun in Forest Some of the top prizes in Wednesday’s Halloween parade in Forest went to (from left) Abram Loveridge as Edward Scissorshands, Marley Ledesma was named top witch, Cullen Hicherson as the Mad Hatter, Taryn Brown was the best ghost and Kyleigh Gregg was named the scariest. Read More
Ada High Marching Band earns trip to state finals ADA — The Ada High School Marching Band has earned at trip to the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Marching Band Finals. Read More