Kids, families, seniors benefit from YMCA annual campaign Providing scholarships to children, senior citizens and families to utilize YMCA programs is the goal of the Annual Support Campaign underway at the Hardin County Family YMCA. This year’s goal is $30,000 and so far, just over $26,000 has been raised, said Sean Galvin, Y executive director. The campaign co-chairs are Brian and Jennifer Hattery. Brian has been a coach … Read More
ONU plans new $30M building for College of Engineering ADA — Ohio Northern University’s College of Engineering is recognized as one of the best in the nation. U.S. News and World Report ranks it 31st in the nation, which marks the ninth time in the last decade it has been ranked as a top 50 program. Read More
After rewarding career as an Ohio Northern professor, Keiser targets sustainability Terry Keiser never thought he’d want to teach. It was something that just hadn’t crossed his mind. Read More
Last days of autumn Most of Hardin County was frozen over the weekend as was this pine tree near Mount Victory. The rain on top of ice and the temperatures struggling to stay above 0 made for slippery conditions and closed schools this morning. Read More
‘I was supposed to be here’; retiring Kieffer reflects on Simon Kenton career Walking through the Harco Industries Workshop with Mark Kieffer must be similar to the experience of accompanying a rock star through a room of teenage girls. Everyone wants to greet him and give him a hug and Kieffer doesn’t disappoint anyone. Read More
KES third-graders become ‘world travelers’ for a day Holiday “travelers” swiftly moved through the “Kenton International Airport” with their “passports” and “baggage” Friday as they jetted from one destination to another within the warm walls of Kenton Elementary School. Read More
Carol of the Bells The members of the combined junior high and high school Ridgemont choirs joined their voices with the “Carol of the Bells” Wednesday evening at the school’s Christmas concert. Read More
Cemetery sign Ridgeway Councilman John Williams (left) and Mayor Kevin Howland stand with the new sign installed by the village at the town’s cemetery. Read More
Picking up the pieces A Kenton Fire Department firefighter picks up debris from a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of South Main Street and Letson Avenue in Kenton on Monday afternoon. Read More
Sworn in Julie Crowe holds a Bible for her husband, Roger, as he is sworn into office by Judge Scott Barrett Monday morning at the Hardin County Common Pleas courtroom. Crowe, a non-party candidate, was elected in November to serve four years as a Hardin County Commissioner. Read More