In the past 18 years, anyone who had called the Kenton Police Department was likely to have heard the voice of dispatcher Karen Harp, just as the officers did while out on their patrols. But after nearly two decades, there will be a different voice on the other end of those calls as Karen has decided to retire from the dispatcher desk.

For youth speaker David Flood, there are three challenges he gives to students at each one of his talks: To look on the inside of people, to thank to adults in the school, and that no one should have to eat alone. Flood, who comes from Northport, N.Y., spoke to Kenton Middle and High School students during the school day on Wednesday.

Hardin Northern High school dedicated its new baseball field to the baseball team from the graduating class of 1975 during a ceremony Monday. Attending were team members (from left) Jess Hipsher, Rob Parsons, Coach Kin VonLemden, Steve Baier, Rod Arn, Dave Weihrauch, Rick Smith, Larry Ludwig and Paul Coker.

The Kenton-Hardin Health Department has been seeking more office space for months. It apparently will be getting its wish. Hardin County Commissioner Roger Crowe reported at Tuesday night’s health board meeting that the county is completing the acquisition of the former Head Start building at 950 Kohler Street in Kenton.

Four Amvets organizations – Post 1994, the Auxiliary, Riders and Sons of Amvets – pooled their resources and donated $550 to the Special Olympics program at Harco Industries.

Makavin Woodruff, 5 (left) and Miela Thiel, 4, play with vehicles during an open house Monday afternoon at the new location for Kenton Head Start. It is on U.S. 68, just north of Kenton, in the former Laugh ‘N Learn building.

McGUFFEY — Whether it’s on a team, in an organization or just in life, Upper Scioto Valley students were given some advice on how to be a good teammate. On Monday morning, USV students in grades 7 through 12 heard from Dean Paul, Ohio Northern University football coach for the past 14 years.

The Kenton softball team plated two runs in both the second and third innings on the way to a 4-2 win over Upper Sandusky in season-opening action on Monday afternoon. Alivia Purtee, who picked up the win in the pitching circle for the Wildcats with three strikeouts and four walks while giving up two runs on three hits, also collected two singles with her bat.

The Kenton baseball team got its 2018 season off to a good start, topping Upper Sandusky 6-3 in a non-league contest on Monday afternoon. The Wildcats broke a 1-1 tie in with two runs on RBI walks in the third inning on the way and the held off the Rams the rest of the way tallying a run in the fourth and two more in the sixth.

For many individuals growing up or living in the Hardin County area, the familiar voice of “Amy in the Morning” on 95.3 WKTN has been a comforting reminder of home. But after 46 1/2 years behind the mic, Amy will be signing off and hanging up her headphones one last time on Friday.