Word for the day: What are we building? Last week I saw an article in the Kenton Times that discussed the present water levels of the Great Lakes. The article said that Lake Erie was 26 inches above its recent average. This struck a note of interest with me because I had just been to Beulah Beach, our denominational conference and summer camp facilities at Vermilion. While there … Read More
Believe Trio among performances slated at Victory Gospel concert MOUNT VICTORY — There will be a Victory Gospel concert from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at the Mount Victory Community Center (at the park), 234 N. Washington St., Mount Victory. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The program will have the 441 Gospel Quartet, the Believe Trio and Chris Horne. Former Mount Victory resident and librarian Cindy Zachman is one of the Believe Trio singers. Read More
Word for the day: Honoring many Moms On the corner of the street just inside the corporation limits, there was a very small, general grocery store attached to a modest house. The sign out front read, “Mom’s Last Resort.” It was the last store before leaving the village. And it probably the last place you would think to go if you needed something. Read More
First Communion First Holy Communion was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenton on Sunday, April 28. Pictured are Joshua Stacklin and Lillian Poland with Fr. William J. Ferguson and members of the Knights of Columbus. Read More
Shelton to perform at First Christian Church Gospel musician Thomas Shelton will perform at First Christian Church, 340 N. Main St., Kenton, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Read More
Musician at Baptist church The Auglaize Free United Baptist Church will be hosting musician Kevin S. Wilson for a performance at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The church is located at 11890 Ohio 309, Maysville, 15 miles west of Kenton. Read More
Word for the day: Nobody picked Easter My sister told me about a church workshop she attended and they were discovering how we are more alike than different. But what stood out to her (and to me when she told me) was the question, “What is your favorite holiday?” The options included birthday, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Guess what? Nobody picked Easter. Yes, these were Christians but … Read More
The Voices of Ohio to perform at Ada church ADA — Musical group, The Voices of Ohio, is coming back to Ada for an evening of music on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Ada resident, Melanie Caw Woods, is a member of this choral group and a member of Ada First United Methodist Church. Read More
Gospel Praise Gathering set MAYSVILLE — A Gospel Praise Gathering is planned today and Sunday at Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, 11890 Harding Highway, Harrod (Ohio 309 at Maysville). Programs are set for 5 p.m. both days with 16 gospel group singers to perform. Read More
Word for the day: Resurrection people It is the week after Easter which is a good time to think about its implications. Easter means salvation and hope. Read More
Milkshake provides second set of ears for health department nurse Cindy Keller has fought the effects of hearing loss for several years. She often didn't hear someone knock at her door. She overslept because she didn't hear the alarm go off and she has been surprised to find people in her office at the Kenton-Hardin Health Department after she failed to hear them enter.
Riverdale High School to graduate 66 students on Sunday MOUNT BLANCHARD — Sixty-six Riverdale High School seniors will receive their diplomas during a graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19 in the high school gymnasium. The class valedictorian is Andrew Borkosky. Co-salutatorians are Olivia Clark and Kathryn Miller.
ODOT gives update on highway projects The Ohio Department of Transportation provided an update on highway construction that is scheduled to occur within Hardin County next week. The following routes will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for berm repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT Hardin County maintenance garage.
