Predmore, Jones announce wedding Destiny Predmore and Kasey Jones are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. Destiny is the daughter of Mike and Brandi Dafler of Bellefontaine. Read More
KHS class of ’55 holds reunion The Kenton High School class of 1955 met on Saturday, July 15 at Henry’s Restaurant for its 62-year class reunion and 80th birthday party with 26 class members and 15 guests present. Gloria Leech and Shirley Bushong were in charge of greeting, registration and name tags. Read More
Social Calendar: July 21, 2017 SATURDAY, JULY 22 Weight Watchers – 9:15 a.m., Bellefontaine Union Station, 613 Hamilton St. Weigh-in starts 1/2 hour earlier. Read More
Program set to thank R’mont superintendent MOUNT VICTORY — Ridgemont Local Schools will be hosting an appreciation celebration honoring Superintendent Emmy Beeson on Thursday at the school. An appreciation message will be given at 7 p.m. in the PK-12 commons with a social hour to follow. Read More
KHS class of ’67 to meet Classmates from the Kenton Senior High Class of 1967 will gather tonight and Saturday night to celebrate being out of high school for 50 years. Those who graduated with the Class of '67, or knew people in the class, are invited to meet at Ken McCullough’s farm on SR 209 north of Mt. Victory on tonight for a cook out. Read More
Life life to the fullest: Take a nap Oh, such wonderful three-letter word. Nap. If you’ve ever had to work a 10 or more hour shift, pulled an all-nighter studying, or getting up numerous times to feed a crying baby, you have longed for a nap. Read More
Kenton Band Boosters hold July meeting The Kenton Band Boosters met on Monday, July 10 at 6 p.m. in the high school media center. Those in attendance were Rick and Katrina Collins, Young Mi Britton, Katie Ketcham, Duane and Kristin Hamilton, Jordan Gibson, Travis Wissman, Ryan Althouse, Tomi Cheney, Judy Donnal, Amy Kohl, and Ashlee Dawson. President Judy Donnal called the meeting to order. Read More
Rhinehart UMW meet Rhinehart UMW met at the home of Marlene Harder with Melinda McConnell as hostess. Devotions were read by Melinda from Luke 12 vs. 13-21 and from Guidepost "A Paper Lady". Read More
Shoot the Moon Club meets at Ellks The Tuesday Afternoon Shoot the Moon Club met July 18 at the Elks Lodge with members enjoying lunch. Winners were Judy Sallee, Donna Myers, Joyce Hunt, Mary Lou Healy and Pam Miller. Read More
Mental Health First Aid classes offered Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders in your community. There will be two upcoming opportunities for individuals to become certified in Mental Health First Aid in August. Read More
Fillin’ Station: Homemade pies and fries, but customers learn to mind their language Whether its the dead of the night at 2 a.m. or the bustle of the day at noon, customers know when they walk into the Fillin’ Station that in addition to a good meal, there likely will be plenty of interesting banter - whether it be among the patrons or with owners Dawn Martino and DeLea Bowers. They also know if they drop an “F-bomb” it will cost them.
Organization to pay tribute to its last Civil War veteran This weekend, Hardin County will pay tribute to John H. Smick, the final Civil War veteran to die from the community. But as Prosecutor Brad Bailey addresses the crowd gathered for the service at 10 a.m. Saturday in Grove Cemetery, he not only will honor Smick’s dedication and devotion to preserving the Union, but also his service to the community after he returned home.
Fire destroys Kenton house No injuries were reported as a result of the fire that destroyed a Kenton home on Thursday night. Kenton Firefighters were dispatched to the home at 723 W. North St., owned by Dale Albert, 818 W. North St., at 10:08 p.m. on Thursday, with heavy smoke and fire coming from the front of the home.
