Good communication key aspect of job of probation officer, bailiff To ensure an open line of communication, Todd Wells has an open door policy when it comes to meeting with those on probation. Wells has been serving as the probation officer and bailiff for the Hardin County Municipal Court for just over nine months. Read More
Finding the eggs at courthouse Madyxx Legge, 3, finds a nest of plastic eggs under a tree in the lawn of the Hardin County Courthouse Saturday afternoon during the annual Hardin County Optimist Club’s Easter Egg Hunt. Read More
Fast start Austin Falley (left) and Carson Cross get a jumping fast start in the second annual Healthy Horse Derby Saturday afternoon in Kenton. Read More
Couple organizes support group for parents of special needs kids Raising a child with special needs has its challenges and a Kenton couple is forming a group where the parents and guardians of those young people can find support. Jarod and Amanda Hewett know personally how hard it is to find someone to baby-sit for a special needs child for an evening. Read More
9-1-1 upgrade allows sheriff’s deputies to connect to system The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is moving to the cutting edge of 9-1-1 technology with a system recently installed at the Jacob Parrott Safety Center. According to Sheriff Keith Everhart, the new system will improve efficiency for his deputies right away and is prepared to move into the next phase of technology... Read More
Donation for the children The BKP Ambulance District received a donation of inflatable pediatric splints from the Kenton Kiwanis, Kenton Rotary and Hardin County Optimists. Read More
Fastest candy car The title of fastest car during Ridgemont’s Candy Car Project on Tuesday went to team Midnight Carriage, which flew down a ramp in a time of .07 seconds. The team consisted of (from left) seniors Katie Marshall, Logan Hill, junior William Heilman and senior Kade Ramge. Read More
Carey rallies to beat Riverdale baseball CAREY — After dropping more than its fair share of close games last season on its way to a 7-14 record, the Carey baseball team could have felt destined to yet another one-run defeat in its season opener against Riverdale on Monday. Read More
Couple’s egg hunt efforts help to brighten faces at Alger church DUNKIRK — The annual Alger Assembly of God Easter Egg Hunt has been a staple of the community for decades. Chuck and Bonnie Wilson of Dunkirk have been the hunt’s primary organizers for nearly 30 years, and each year they come back because of the joy they see it give to others. Read More
Hardin Co Cattle Producers hold annual banquet Cassidy Deckling (left) was named the 2015 Hardin County Beef Ambassador on Saturday night at the Hardin County Cattle Producers annual banquet. She is shown with 2014 Hardin County Beef Princess Kelli Haudenschield. Read More