Municipal court news: September 5, 2015 Chelsey M. Montgomery, 509 W. Gage St., Forest – speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Jessie L. Risner, 940 Wilson St., Kenton – speeding 53 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Read More
Free breakfast a hit at Kenton Elementary At many schools, the school day begins with students entering their classroom to get ready to learn. At Kenton Elementary School, they now get ready for breakfast. The school offers breakfast free to all students in grades preK-6 in a new program developed by Laura Widder, cafeteria supervisor. Read More
Hardin County Field Day to tackle variety of ag issues “Agricultural Conservation, Protecting Water: Keeping Soil and Nutrients in the Field” will be the theme of the Hardin County Field Day on Sept. 18. The event will start out at the Jerry McBride Farm, 11312 CR 60, Dola, at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 1:30 p.m. with complimentary lunch. Read More
Vincent to lead revival services at Ada Full Gospel ADA — Evangelist Rod Vincent will lead revival services at Ada Full Gospel Church beginning Sunday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. The revival continues that evening at 6 p.m., as well as Sept. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. Read More
Dunkirk Assembly of God to mark 100th anniversary The Dunkirk Assembly of God, 457 Patterson St., Dunkirk, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 13. There will be special speakers, music, entertainment food and activities for the family. The celebration will begin at 10:45 a.m. with a church service. A luncheon will be served from noon to 2 p.m., followed by special events for adults and children … Read More
Another benefit for Crowe A cancer benefit meal and bake sale, with all proceeds going to Kevin “Wayne” Crowe, is planned for Saturday, Sept. 12 at Auglaize Free United Baptist Church. It is located at Maysville on Ohio 309, 15 miles west of Kenton. A chili and vegetable soup meal, along with the bake sale, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Crowe … Read More
Sekisui celebrates opening of Kenton plant When the people of Japan say “good morning” to their friends, they use the word “ohio” and on Wednesday, Hardin County said “ohio” to their new friends from Japan. A large crowd of guests from Hardin County, the state of Ohio, including Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, and from Japan met at the new Sekisui plant south of Kenton.... Read More
Castle gets 8 years in prison for two rape convictions Throughout most of his adult life, Don Castle was considered a role model and a pillar of Hardin County’s society. But, according to the prosecuting attorney and the victim, Castle used his position in the community, his history as a high school coach and his job as a municipal court bailiff as a shield to cover his sexual obsession. Read More
We The Kings to headline ONU’s Tunes on the Tundra ADA — Ohio Northern University’s Tunes on the Tundra will feature We The Kings, with PUBLIC as the opening act, in the ONU Field House on Friday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the ONU Student Senate. Read More
ONU presents ‘The Not So Newlywed Game with Bob Eubanks’ ADA — Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present “The Not So Newlywed Game with Bob Eubanks” on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Read More