County eyes more baths, restrooms at Hardin Hills The biggest complaint the Hardin County commissioners hear from families with relatives at Hardin Hills Health Center is the lack of restroom for residents, said Commissioner Randy Rogers. Hardin Hills Administrator Sharon Huston told the commissioners additional bath and restroom areas are needed since at least 65 percent of the residents in the county home need assistance in bathing and going to the restroom. Read More
Kenton man sent to prison for 8 months A Kenton man was sent to prison for eight months on a domestic violence charge in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's office, Senyca K. Mendenhall, 418 N. Barron St., Kenton, has twice violated the terms of his bond. Read More
Veterans Service Office gives $2,705 in vouchers There were 11 vouchers given by the Hardin County Veterans Services Office in March totaling $2,705.40. Of that amount, $650 went to six food vouchers with the remaining $2,055.40 went to utilities and other expenses through five vouchers. Read More
Housing Development board slates meeting The quarterly board meeting of the Hardin County Housing Development, Inc., will begin at noon Tuesday, April 9 at the Hardin County Board of DD room, 707 N. Ida St., Kenton. Read More
Civic agenda: April 5, 2019 SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Taylor Creek Township trustees – 8 a.m., township hall Read More
Police reports: April 5, 2019 An individual reported that a known suspect used her credit card information without her authorization and made several purchases. Stolen checks were reported from 1004 S. Main St. Read More
ONU professors receive grant to study cardiac effects of methamphetamine ADA – The Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy has received a $404,889 grant from the National Heart Lung Blood Institute to study the impact of methamphetamine on the heart. Boyd Rorabaugh, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology and cell biology, is principal investigator, and Manoranjan D’Souza, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology, is a co-investigator on the project. This funding will provide opportunities for more ONU students to become involved in research while enhancing understanding of the long-term impact of methamphetamine abuse. Read More
Job fair, hiring expo set April 17 OhioMeansJobs Hardin County will be hosting a job fair and hiring expo on Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Building at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, Kenton. More than 30 employers, agencies and education providers will be on site and hiring full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. Read More
Water boil alert lifted Kenton’s city water is once again safe to consume. The alert to boil water used for consumption was lifted Wednesday afternoon, announced the city’s water department. Read More
Work session at R’dale MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Board of Education will meet for a special work session on April 8 at 6 p.m. at the school's central office's board room. The board will discuss the possiblity of hiring a food service management company and will conduct a closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of an employee. Read More