Poultry plan ready for fair exhibitors Youth who were raising poultry for the 2015 Hardin County Fair can continue on with their projects, even though no poultry will be allowed at the fair because of the risk of avian flu. The following plan was adopted by the poultry committee for the 2015 Hardin County Fair exhibitors in the show. Read More
Ada fire chief marks nearly 37 years in post ADA — Born and raised in Ada, Jay Epley takes pride in knowing he’s well-prepared to help those around the community when an emergency arises. July will mark his 37th year as fire chief for the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department. Read More
Two dogs accused of killing show rabbits in Alger ALGER — A pair of pitbulls are being accused of killing several show rabbits in Alger valued at an estimated $20,000. John Hunt said this morning that his wife was awoken by the family dog at about 3 a.m. today when the strange dogs were inside the family’s rabbit pen at his home at 407 N. Main St. Read More
OSU dean and KHS grad highlights key role of agriculture The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Hardin County has had a variety of prominent Buckeyes as speakers. On Thursday night at the club’s annual banquet in Kenton, one of Hardin County’s own was featured. Dr. Bruce McPheron, Dean of the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences... Read More
Family Fun Day fundraiser returns Sunday the Hardin County community will gather at the Simon Kenton School for the sixth annual Family Fun Day and Car Show. The activities, said organizer Larry Gossard, are designed to allow families to enjoy a day together of music, food and games, but is also a fundraiser to raise money for a cure of neurofibromatosis. Read More
Kenton panel weighs how to pay for projects The Kenton city administration would like another $10,000 to make repairs to 11 streets, but members of City Council’s Finance Committee first want to find out about other projects and how to pay for them. Read More
Kenton man sentenced to three years in prison A Kenton man was sent to prison for more than three years after being convicted of felonies in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records at Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Billy Rae Workman, 823 W. North St., Kenton, pleaded guilty to assault of a police officer Read More
Leaks fixed, Kenton pool to open Monday Leaks have been repaired and the Kenton Municipal Swimming Pool is set to open Monday. Read More
Kenton High School Class of 2015 to graduate Sunday Kenton High School graduation ceremonies are set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Field The Class of 2015 features 24 students receiving special academic recognition. Read More
New principal, special ed director hired by KCS board The Kenton Board of Education hired a new associate principal, special education director and several new teachers for the 2015-2016 school year during a special meeting this morning. Read More