Social Calendar  TUESDAY, OCT. 29Co-Dependents Anonymous open discussion – 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 725 E. Eliza St., Kenton.Weight Watchers – 5:30 p.m. at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada. Weigh-in at 5 p.m.WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30Memorial Park Bridge Club – 1 p.m. at Pro Shop Annex.TOPS Ohio 1032 – 6 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Eliza Street, … Read More
Kenton Middle School has announced academic honors Kenton Middle School has announced academic honors for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. This version is corrected to include additional names provided by the school.PRINCIPAL’S ROLL4.0 GPASeventh grade: Luke Anderson, Taylor Arthur, Rylee Benson, Avery Bridenstine, Kairi Brim, Austin Chen, Sienna Christie, Christopher Compton, JoLee Dawson, Donnie Dunn, Marissa Fox, Leah Harder, Laylah Helton, Emma Hougendobler, Cam … Read More
Police Reports Kenton policeAnthony Ross, Brewer, Maine, was arrested twice and issued two summonses for disorderly conduct by intoxication.Suspicious male reports were received at Kroger, Taco Bell and McDonald’s.A theft was reported at 655 East St. Apt. 3.A private property accident was reported at Walmart.Harvey Sheppard, 12647 Ohio 309, was issued a summons for assault.A hit-skip accident was reported in the 100 … Read More
Kenton finance panel drafts balanced budget What a difference a year makes. To finalize Kenton’s 2019 general fund budget, City Council’s finance committee had to cover a projected $400,000 deficit with money from the city’s carryover fund. But on Monday evening, the finance panel gave its approval to a balanced general fund budget for 2020 that has a nearly $30,000 surplus. The committee agreed to present … Read More
Kenton gets update on high-speed passenger rail Kenton City Council received an update on plans for high-speed passenger rail during is meeting Monday night. Read More
Zoning change would allow housing The Kenton Planning Commission, at its meeting on Monday night, gave the go-ahead to a zoning change that could pave the way for some new housing on the city’s west side. Read More
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center students take first at OHLO Ohio Hi-Point's Outdoor Careers students placed first and won $1,500 at the Ohio High School Landscape Olympics (OHLO) earlier this month. Read More
Park fire under investiation A small trash can fire at the shelterhouse at Jerry Cross Community Park remains under investigation. Read More