New boutique opens in Ada Rachel Daley (left) and Rayel Rose stand at the sign of Ada’s newest business, Dear Darling Boutique with Deb Curlis of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and Jesse Purcell of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance on Friday during the store’s grand opening. Read More
Rick’s Auto Body opens for business Rick’s Auto Body officially opened for business on Monday, May 14. The new collision repair center/body shop is located at 320 Decatur St., Kenton, at the previous location of JV Collision. The building was completely remodeled, inside and outside, including a new roof, insulated wall panels, new doors, new office and restroom. Read More
Community First Bancshares elects board of directors FOREST — Community First Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Community First Bank, N.A. of Forest, Kenton and Upper Sandusky, held its annual stockholders meeting April 19 at the Forest VFW social room in Forest. There were 88 stockholders present. Read More
Civic agenda: May 23, 2018 WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 Ohio Hi-Point JVS Board – 7 p.m., Bellefontaine Read More
Civic agenda: May 22, 2018 TUESDAY, MAY 22 Hardin County Board of Elections – 9 a.m., courthouse basement; official canvass of primary election along with paying of bills Read More
Civic agenda: May 21, 2018 MONDAY, MAY 21 Kenton Board of Education – 7 p.m., board of education office Read More
Canvass of primary set The Hardin County Board of Elections will hold its official canvass at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 in its office in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse. In addition, the meeting will include paying bills and certifying minutes. Read More
Civic agenda: May 18, 2018 SATURDAY, MAY 19 Jackson Township trustees – 8 a.m., township hall; special meeting to award a bid for a 3,000-gallon tanker Read More
Civic agenda: May 17, 2018 THURSDAY, MAY 17 Ada Board of Education – 6 p.m., board of education office Read More
Civic agenda: May 16, 2018 WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Hardin Northern Board of Education – 7 p.m., computer lab Read More
Beekeeper buzzes around county to keep eye on colonies A few years ago, Eugene “Sonny” Ward was forced to leave his job and go on disability. He needed another source of income to support himself, his wife and their two daughters, but instead of working at a fast-food restaurant, Ward decided to become a beekeeper.
Kenton High School to graduate 133 students tonight Kenton High School will graduate 133 members of the Class of 2018 during ceremonies set to begin at 7:30 p.m. today at Robinson Field. In the event of rain, the ceremonies will be shifted to the KHS gymnasium. A decision on the location will be made by 4 p.m. and announced on WKTN radio.
Financial outlook continues to look strong at Ada Schools ADA — The Ada Board of Education heard an updated five-year from District Treasurer Kim Light at the board’s regular meeting on Thursday. While the forecast gives an outlook at the school’s finances, Light said, it is not exact.
