Tacos to go A crew this morning began demolition of the Kenton Taco Bell. Owner George Kentris has announced the old site will be replaced with a building more traditional to the chain. The restaurant is expected to reopen for the Memorial Day weekend. Prior to the building being used as a Taco Bell for about 20 years, it was a Traditions Restaurant. … Read More
Kenton council considers plan to create Camp Jacob Parrott Supporters of a plan to transform a Kenton city park into a campgrounds for veterans packed the City Council chambers Monday evening. With members of the Blue Star Mothers, AMVETS, Veterans Services, Sons of AMVETS, church organizations and residents looking on, the founders of Warriors First presented a well-organized look Read More
Back just in time Ada senior returning state qualifier Austin Windle (top) works against Logan Emerick of Allen East on Friday night. Read More
Frantz: Health center making a difference in the community Starting in her childhood when she was trying to rescue injured animals, Lisa Frantz has always had an interest in the health field. Frantz has served as director for the Kenton Community Health Center since its opening two years ago. Read More
Taking the plunge Ohio Northern University students take a running start toward their dip into a pond on the campus during the fourth annual Polar Bear Plunge Saturday afternoon in Ada. Read More
A gathering place for veterans Kenton City Council will be asked Monday night to become a part of a plan to transform an underutilized city park into a gathering place for veterans. Organizers of Camp Jacob Parrott believe the facility could reach the lives of thousands while also providing a unique opportunity for economic growth for Hardin County. Read More
Price Funeral Home has new owner After more than 75 years in business, the Price Funeral Home is about to have a new owner. Members of the Price family are working on the final steps of selling their funeral homes in Kenton and Mount Victory to Blake McElroy, who has worked for them for the past three years. Read More
Donations help Kenton fire fighters assist in ambulance runs For many years, the firefighters at the Kenton Fire Department have heard ambulances called into service with no EMTs available to respond to the call. Read More
Cold treat in cold Much to the delight of Brylee Bostelman, 5, Yankee’s Dairy Queen in Kenton opened for the 2015 season on Thursday despite frigid temperatures. Bostelman braved the weather to make sure she could get her first ice cream cone of the year. Times photo/Ty Thaxton Read More
February Teens of Month recognized The Kenton Elks honored the February Teenagers of the Month during a luncheon Thursday, Feb. 12. The students from five area schools were selected for their character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholarship. There were no students nominated from Hardin Northern. Read More