Erecting the backstop Workers from Hunt’s Fencing install a new backstop at the Waterworks Park ball diamond in Kenton on Tuesday, part of the fencing being added to the renovated facility through a Neighborhood Revitalization grant. Read More
Meeting with pharmacists Fifth District Congressman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, discussed the opioid epidemic with pharmacists from Hardin and Wyandot counties, along with educators and students from the Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy, during a pharmacy roundtable Tuesday afternoon at ONU in Ada. Read More
Holland scores twice, Wildcats, Celina tie 2-2 Hannah Holland scored the second of her two goals on a run early in the second half to push the Kenton girls soccer team to a 2-2 tie with Celina in the Western Buckeye League opener for both teams on Tuesday night. The Wildcats, who fell behind 2-1 after a goal by Celina less than a minute into the second half, tied the game seven minutes later when Holland took a pass up the middle from Sydney Plott that went past a Celina defender. Read More
Patrolling the net Kenton’s Alexis Brooks (5) and Allie Howard attempt to block a Triad player’s spike during the Wildcats 27-25, 25-22, 25-17 non-league win on Tuesday afternoon. Read More
KHS class of 1972 reunites The Kenton High School class of 1972 held their 45th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Elks in Kenton. Dean Brim introduced classmate Bruce McPheron who was honored with giving the invocation. Read More
Alger restaurant owner plans Corn Shuckin’ Social to spread family feeling in town ALGER — The 235 Grill is a family own and operated business and its owner is hoping to spread that family feeling to the Alger community. Darci Henderson is planning the first Corn Shuckin’ Social for the village on Sept. 16. Read More
Schriber lone winner as KHS tennis falls 4-1 Wapakoneta defeated Kenton 4-1 in a Western Buckeye League girls tennis matchup on Monday afternoon. The Wildcats’ lone victory came at No. 1 singles as Mykaela Schriber bested Makayla Schroeder in a three-set match 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Read More
Ben Logan spikes Bulldogs in four games ADA — After winning game two handily and with its match against Ben Logan tied at one game apiece, the Ada volleyball team appeared to have momentum on its side Monday night. Instead, it was the visiting Raiders that found some electricity in their game, taking charge to easily win the final two games for a 29-27, 18-25, 25-16, 25-14 victory in the non-league matchup. Read More
Rodriguez scores twice in Lady Falcon victory MOUNT BLANCHARD — Gabi Rodriguez scored both Riverdale goals as the Lady Falcons defeated Woodmore 2-0 in a non-league soccer match Monday night. Lexie Wright had a long throw-in for an assist on the first goal, while the second goal came on a free kick. Read More
Cheer champs The Kenton High School varsity cheerleaders won a competition for the second consecutive week, placing first and winning grand champion honors at the Carey cheerleading competition on Sunday. Read More
Multiple roles keep Polachek busy as administrative assistant in Ada ADA — Through her many roles as the administrative assistant in Ada, Angela Polachek has gotten the opportunity to meet individuals not only from Ada and Hardin County, but from throughout Ohio. The role of administrative assistant carries with it several responsibilities in different areas, like working in the departments of personnel, safety and project management.
KES students learn about recycling process With Earth Day on Sunday kicking off Earth Week, students at Kenton Elementary School on Monday learned about the lifecycle of trees and cartons, and were given their own trees to plant at home. The program from Graphic Packaging International called TICCIT (pronounced “ticket”) – Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees – had employees of GPI of Kenton teaching students about the benefits of recycling, how paper is made and why trees are important to the Earth’s lifecycle.
KPD chief urges patience in fire probe Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser asked the community to be patient while Saturday morning’s arson fires are investigated. Speaking at Monday’s City Council meeting, he said, “I understand that people are upset and worried.”
