BL’s Wilcoxon regional discus champion LEXINGTON — Ben Logan’s Reese Wilcoxon went into Thursday’s Division II regional track meet with the seventh best qualifying toss in the field of 16 throwers. He came out of the competition with the top throw and a spot in next week’s Division II state track meet in Columbus. “It’s pretty cool. I’m really proud of myself,” Wilcoxon said. The … Read More
Nurse who helped wounded WWII vets to lead Memorial Day Parade The Allied forces were fighting Nazi forces in Europe during World War II when Betty Bondi completed her nurse’s training. The only patriotic thing to do in those times, she said, was to use her training to help the wounded veterans. Read More
Retiring KCS teacher says move to middle school was challenge With her time as an educator coming to an end this week, Vickie Krock has loved her 13 years at Kenton Middle School. But after first spending 18 years teaching at the elementary level, Krock said the move to KMS first came as a challenge. Read More
Falcon 3,200 relay, Pauley and Bacon qualify for spots in state track meet TIFFIN — Riverdale’s Carrol Pauley has made the trip to Columbus for the Division III state track meet the past two springs to compete in the discus. While the Falcons senior will have to wait until Friday to find out if she can make it a third consecutive year in that event, Pauley already knows she will be competing in Columbus next weekend after placing third in the shot put during Division III regional competition at Tiffin on Wednesday. Read More
Wildcats to put their 7 on 7 skills on display at national level Over the past decade or so, the Kenton High School football team has become known for its dominance during summer 7 on 7 passing tournaments, bringing home trophies from different tournaments nationally. This summer, the Wildcats once again get a chance to test their skills against some of the nations’ best high school football programs when they travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the 48-team 2017 Powerade 7 on 7 Invitational to be held July 13-15. Read More
Preparing graves Kenton JROTC member Emma Ramsey places an American flag at the grave of Civil War General James Robinson in Grove Cemetery. An estimated 2,100 flags were placed on the graves of local veterans in preparation for the annual Memorial Day activities. Read More
MLJ Library announces plans for summer reading program The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library in Kenton will be kicking off its summer reading program on June 5, with six weeks full of activities for children of all ages. Each week of the summer reading program will feature its own theme and related activities. Read More
Wildcats ready to see what they can do at regional track meet Now that the district track meet is over and the regional meet is this week, the remaining competitors on the Kenton High School track team have one goal in mind: putting forth their best efforts in Piqua on Thursday and Saturday and seeing where that takes them. Read More
Relief from heat A crane crew from Jeffers Crane Service of Lima places the rooftop air handling unit on top of the Kenton Municipal Building this morning. Read More
Gibson to run track at Wilmington Miranda Gibson has been an integral part of the Kenton High School track and cross country teams the past four years, including being a member of the regional qualifying 4 by 100 meter relay teams the past two springs. The Kenton senior signed a National Letter of Intent last week to take her talents to and continue her education at Wilmington College in the fall. Read More