Doors open A large crowd of visitors toured the new Ridgemont preK-12 facility Monday evening. The school opened for classes today. Read More
Stabbing scene Sheriff Keith Everhart, Prosecutor Brad Bailey and Deputy Scott Holbrook investigate the scene of a stabbing Saturday night at 13230 Co. Rd. 155, just south of Kenton. According to the sheriff, Enrique Jimenez had gotten into an altercation with his wife, Kristina. Read More
County officials urge ‘no’ vote on amendment to legalize pot A group of Hardin County leaders stand behind State Rep. Robert Cole Sprague in support of his opposition to the marijuana legalization issue on the November general election ballot. Read More
Rural Dola family loses everything in Sunday fire DOLA — A rural Dola family lost everything but the clothes on their backs Sunday when a fire destroyed their home. According to Northern Hardin County Fire Department Assistant Chief Greg Hinebaugh, the alarm came into the department about 9:30 a.m. when a passerby saw smoke coming from the home of Dave and Sherry Wilmoth, 4733 TR 85. Read More
Big tree Workers from H2O Water Towers of Michigan put the final touches on the renovation of the Forest water tower Friday morning as they place the 6-foot high stencils on the side of the 300-gallon tower. Read More
Farmers hear benefits of using drones to monitor crop growth The days are gone when farmers put seeds in the ground and hoped the weather cooperated over the summer. Just how much of an impact technology has had in recent years on agriculture was evident Friday morning at the monthly breakfast meeting of the Ag Council. Read More
Free breakfast a hit at Kenton Elementary At many schools, the school day begins with students entering their classroom to get ready to learn. At Kenton Elementary School, they now get ready for breakfast. The school offers breakfast free to all students in grades preK-6 in a new program developed by Laura Widder, cafeteria supervisor. Read More
Sekisui celebrates opening of Kenton plant When the people of Japan say “good morning” to their friends, they use the word “ohio” and on Wednesday, Hardin County said “ohio” to their new friends from Japan. A large crowd of guests from Hardin County, the state of Ohio, including Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, and from Japan met at the new Sekisui plant south of Kenton.... Read More
Castle gets 8 years in prison for two rape convictions Throughout most of his adult life, Don Castle was considered a role model and a pillar of Hardin County’s society. But, according to the prosecuting attorney and the victim, Castle used his position in the community, his history as a high school coach and his job as a municipal court bailiff as a shield to cover his sexual obsession. Read More
Courthouse time capsule to feature items from 1913 and 2015 On Sept. 25, 1913, Hardin County residents placed a time capsule near the cornerstone of its new courthouse with the instructions it was to be opened 100 years later. That didn’t happen, but a new time capsule will be entered within the building later this month which will connect future generations with the courthouse of today. Read More