Soroptimists get new members, officers Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International met at Henry’s Restaurant on June 7 at 6 p.m. Vice President Carrie Haudenschield welcomed 35 attendees from Hardin, Hancock, and Franklin Counties. SI Columbus and Franklin County guests were Vicky Hicks, Abby Bouton, Cheryl Fouts and Michelle Fouts. Read More
Memorial and exhibit reminds county of lives lost at Munda Seventy-five years ago during a World War II battle in the jungle of the Solomon Islands, nine Hardin County soldiers lost their lives. Marie Sprang, whose uncle LeRoy Bernard was killed, remembers his family reflecting on the Battle of Munda and Hardin County’s casualties. Read More
HMH staff spearheads work on community garden When the staff at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton noticed the success of community gardens in the area, members decided to increase their efforts to offer healthy food to residents. The hospital already had established a farmer’s market, but the Shared Governance Committee wanted to do more, said member Kim Reisinger. Read More
Kenton Tennis Kids Camp aims to help program thrive in the future The Kenton Tennis Kids Camp began Thursday and continues today and into next week. The camp has seen about 50 students participating this year and, according to girls tennis coach Bethany Shafer, who has been leading the camp, that number for this community is “pretty incredible.” Read More
Martino, Sloan to marry Katelyn Martino and Austin Sloan are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. Katelyn is the daughter of Angela Martino of Kenton and the late Michael Martino. Read More
Health department advises parents, to get jump on immunizations Schools may have closed for the summer just a few weeks ago, but the nurses at the Kenton-Hardin Health Department are already looking to the needs of students returning in the fall. State law requires students at certain levels to be vaccinated in order to return to school. Read More
Hardin Hills rocks Residents and guests at the Hardin Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Kenton enjoy three new rocking chairs presented to the facility by an anonymous donor. Read More
Little league: June 14, 2018 The second farm Indians defeated the Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday night. Leading the way for the Tribe was Ronon Orich who went 3-3 with a home run and two singles. Read More