Friendly smiles from Kentonite awaits visitors to HMH Chances are, if you’ve visited Hardin Memorial Hospital on a Friday or Saturday in the past 14 years, you’ve been greeted with a hello and a friendly smile belonging to Shirley Gillen. Read More
Shop With A Cop AJ Stanfield gets some shopping assistance from Deputy Cory Kellum during the fifth annual Shop With A Cop program at Kenton’s Walmart on Saturday. Read More
Judge rejects prosecution bid to disqualify attorney in Sheldon case Judge Scott Barrett has determined there is no conflict of interest in attorney representation in a case involving charges a Roundhead man attempted to have his wife killed. Gerrick “Tony” Anthony Sheldon, 3010 CR 130, Roundhead Township, is facing two charges of complicity in an attempt to commit aggravated murder, a felony of the first degree (F1). Read More
Civic agenda: December 18, 2017 MONDAY, DEC. 18 Kenton Board of Education – 7 p.m., board of education office Read More
Police reports: December 18, 2017 An officer responded to a report of a theft from a yard at 301 N. High St. Nathan K. Fillinger, 431 E. Columbus St., reported the theft of an inflatable Christmas decoration stolen from his yard. Read More
Clerk of Courts honored by OCCA Hardin County Clerk of Courts, Carrie L Haudenschield, was recently presented with a commendation from the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association (OCCA) at the association's Annual Conference, held in Columbus. Haudenschield received the recognition for attending and participating in the education seminars and monthly educational opportunities offered by the association throughout 2017. Read More
Municipal Court News: December 16, 2017 Fined $25 for speeding 49 mph in a 35 mph zone were: Tiffany Lynn Breidenbach, 15990 TR 74, Forest; and Mark A. Schroeder, Lima. Mark J. Umphrey, LaRue – speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Read More
‘Cookie Man’ delivers sweet treats locally, now selling cookies online ALGER — At this time of the year, baking cookies is a holiday tradition with many families. But for those who want the sweet treats for their Christmas meals but don’t have time to bake, they can rely on the “Cookie Man” to provide them with creations sure to bring a smile to the harshest critics. Read More
KES fire crackers Kenton Elementary School students (from left) Annie Harpel, Mandy Lavassaur, LeLind Holland, Keegan Kirk and Katie Lowe, all students in Lindy Howard’s third grade, work on their Indian fire crackers Friday morning. Read More
School project refinancing saves Apollo district taxpayers $3.5 million LIMA — The Apollo Career Center has helped to save the community $3,521,484.53 million in a refinancing transaction. Apollo Superintendent Judy Wells and Treasurer Maria Rellinger worked with finance experts from PNC Bank and Rockmill Financial to arrange a one-time tax exempt advance refunding opportunity before the end of the calendar year. Read More