Riverdale board advised not to raise student school lunch price MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Board of Education will be making a decision in the upcoming month regarding whether or not to raise school lunch prices for students. Read More
Kenton preacher’s cowboy look a reflection of his ministry Many people know Rev. Dr. Randall Forester as “the cowboy preacher,” and while it wasn’t intended, his look is a reflection of his ministry. Read More
Murray sees the world during his Army career Major General John “Mike” Murray is nearing his 33rd year in the U.S. Army, but originally he did not expect it to last beyond a few years. However, the Kenton native discovered a love for the Army and the people serving in it, launching him on a career that has taken him many places around the country and the world. Read More
USV students study career options at school’s first Innovation Camp McGUFFEY — School has been out of session for several weeks at Upper Scioto Valley, but 30 high school students have spent the past week in classes. Students entering the eighth through twelfth grades at USV returned to school after being encouraged to participate in the school’s first Innovation Camp. Read More
OSU Extension hopes new lab will spark inspiration in learning The Hardin County Commissioners heard plans Tuesday to expand the county’s Ohio State University Extension programs with a learning lab which is expected to spark inspiration in learning and provide a showcase of what extension can offer. Read More
Extension has to start over in search for educator Most people knew it would be difficult to replace Kathy Oliver when she retired. But hopes to have someone in place when she steps down July 1 have been dashed. Read More
Small investment in sanitary sewer line repairs pays off for Ridgeway RIDGEWAY — A leak in the Ridgeway sewer system was a big concern of the town’s council last year, but with the repairs completed at a much lower cost, the village is now reaping the benefits of the project. Read More
Retiring KMS pair will miss students and their ‘home on the hill’ For Alicia Kleinfelter and Mary Ramge, one of the biggest challenges of retiring from the middle school will be to figure out who they are away from school. Read More
Traffic signal fate in hands of Kenton leaders Re-installation of a Kenton traffic signal will be up to the city’s administration. City Council, at its meeting Monday night, voted 6-1 to support the safety committee’s recommendation to return a traffic signal to the intersection of South Main and Ohio streets, a block off the downtown square. Councilman David Beazley cast the lone dissenting vote. Read More
McGuffey envisions park at house site McGUFFEY — An eyesore in the village of McGuffey has the potential of becoming a village park in the near future. Council has discussed how to deal with the burned out house on Pamelia Street owned by Julia Marshal. Attempts to contact the owner have been unsuccessful, said Village Solicitor Patrick Potts. Read More