Riverdale gets unified logos MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale School District now has brought together a set of unified logos to be used on athletic uniforms and apparel. At the regular monthly board meeting on Monday, Riverdale Superintendent Jeff Young said there was a need in the district to have a different logo. Read More
USV student removed over threats McGUFFEY — An Upper Scioto Valley middle school student has been removed from the campus as authorities investigate threats he made to fellow students. According to Superintendent Craig Hurley, the male student did not bring a weapon to school, but made threats to do so. When the administration learned of the threats, Hurley continued, the student was removed and authorities contacted. The student will not return to school until the investigation is concluded, Hurley said. Read More
Voting deadline near The deadline for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 5, 2019 general election is Monday, Oct. 7. The Board of Elections, located in the basement of the courthouse, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 7. Those who have moved or changed their name may make those changes to their voter registration at this time. Read More
Civic agenda: October 1, 2019 TUESDAY, OCT. 1 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers; special meeting to act on appropriations ordinance and downtown infrastructure contract Taylor Creek Township trustees – 7 p.m., township hall Read More
Police reports: October 1, 2019 An unruly juvenile was reported at 414 Robinson Ave. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Smith Avenue. A disturbance was reported at Community Health Partners. Read More
OSU Extension educator uses platform to raise mental health awareness In her ongoing battle with generalized anxiety disorder, Jami Dellifield has used her role as family and consumer science educator with the Ohio State University Extension Office to better understand and speak up about her struggles. Read More
Judging the ribs Following six hours of smoking baby back ribs for the 2nd Annual Hardin County Rib Cook-Off on Saturday at the YMCA in Kenton, judges (from left) Neil Davis, Brian McCune and Tim Leffler sample one of the five entries. Read More
Rib Cook-Off winners Winners of the 2nd Annual Hardin County Rib Cook-Off on Saturday at the YMCA in Kenton were (from left) second place, Cara and Josh Heater with son, Jackson; first place, J.D. Harvey, Rob Harvey and Shane Reisinger; and third place, Brent Boehm. Read More
Civic agenda: September 30, 2019 MONDAY, SEPT. 30 Riverdale Board of Education – 6 p.m., board meeting room in Central Office Read More
Police and sheriff reports: September 30, 2019 Friday A report was taken of someone possibly getting into vehicles in the 400 block of N. Cherry Street. Daniel Murphy, Marion, was cited for child support suspension. Read More