KCS board OKs supplemental contracts Several supplemental contracts for the 2015-2016 school year were approved by the Kenton Board of Education at its meeting Monday night. Awarded employee supplemental contracts for academics were the following: Read More
ReStore takes over farmers market in Ada ADA — Those looking for fresh food at Ada’s Farmers Market will need look no further than the Ada Depot beginning June 4. At the Ada Village Council meeting Tuesday evening, Assistant Village Administrator Jamie Hall said the ReStore Community Center will be taking over operation of the farmers market from the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Read More
Senior Awards Day slated May 26 at KHS Kenton High School's annual Senior Awards Day program is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 in the gymnasium. Read More
S.O.U.P. to offer meals The Hardin County Community S.O.U.P. services will provide free hot meals to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26-29 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 211 E. Carrol St., Kenton. Read More
USV finances ‘looking rosy’ even after paying off $2.2 million for old programs McGUFFEY — The Upper Scioto Valley Board of Education continues to pay off a mountain of debt thrown on the district by the previous administration, yet continues to see blue skies in its fiscal future. Read More
Nine named to Honor Court at Upper Scioto Valley McGUFFEY — Nine students will be featured in the Upper Scioto Valley High School Honor Court during the graduation ceremony set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 in the field house. It will mark the 50th graduation since schools in Alger, McGuffey and Roundhead were consolidated into USV. Read More
KCS carryover to top $6 million Kenton City Schools is forecasting that its unreserved fund balance will top the $6 million mark at the conclusion of the current school year – and exceed $7 million in the ensuing years. According to the five-year forecast presented to the board at its meeting Monday night by Treasurer Tracy Hiller, the district is anticipating total revenue of $19,586,710 Read More
Development of former school sites discussed The Kenton Board of Education received some guidance on handling the sale of two former school sites for possible commercial development. Jon Cross, president and CEO of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, addressed the board in open session at its meeting Monday night Read More
KCS retirees have combined 500 years of experience The Kenton Board of Education recognized retiring staff members as part of an agenda filled with personnel matters at its meeting Monday night. The retirees, who have a combined 500-plus years’ experience, received a Golden Apple from the district. Read More
Camper causes concern in Alger ALGER — A camping trailer parked in Alger needs to be moved, council said Monday. The trailer is located on the corner of North and McConnell streets. Council members have talked about it for several months and the obstruction it causes for drivers and walkers in the area. Read More