Sites in Kenton and Ada ready for Drug Takeback Day Hardin County residents are invited to dispose of their outdated or unused prescription drugs, as well as over-the-counter medicine at Saturday’s Drug Takeback Day. Set for 9 a.m. to noon, drop-off sites will be located in Kenton and Ada. Read More
Water main break A “major” water line break in Kenton late Thursday morning resulted in water being shut off in the entire city. The break was at the corner of Main and Franklin streets in front of Liberty National Bank and city crews are shown working to dig out the line to fix the problem. Once water service is restored, a boil water … Read More
Truck smashes through building Paramedics work to get a driver out of a Midwest Logistics Systems tractor trailer today after it smashed though the southeast corner of U.S. 68 Trailer Sales on Fontaine Street in Kenton. The driver, who was transported to the hospital, was trapped in the truck for over an hour until paramedics were able to get him out of the building. … Read More
Hardin County unveils results of first community health assessment Last fall, 441 Hardin County adults and 401 students agreed to participate in a survey which was designed to give health providers and other agencies a community assessment on everything from drug abuse and suicide to sexual activity and gun ownership. Read More
Eliminating national debt, reducing regulations top goals of congressman MOUNT VICTORY — Congressman Robert Latta visited with Hardin County leaders Tuesday morning at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mount Victory to give an update on matters in Washington, D.C. Read More
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
