No classes for KES Kenton City Schools preschool through grade eight students will not be in session on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 3 and 4, for parent-teacher conferences. The high school will be in session both days. Read More
Car break-ins reported Numerous reports of vehicle break-ins and thefts were reported to the Kenton Police Department on Saturday in the areas of N. Main Street, N. Wayne Street, Marie Avenue and E. Pattison Avenue. According to a police report, an investigation is currently underway with the assistance from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations from the State of Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Read More
Halsey’s biggest reward is the smile of children For Bob Halsey, his clown persona “Tater” is all about making people laugh, which is what makes everything for him worthwhile. “I just love to perform and I love to make people happy,” said Halsey, of Kenton. Read More
Hardin Motors gets new owner MOUNT VICTORY — Visitors to Hardin Motors in Mount Victory will be seeing a change in the dealership’s sign, but there will be few other changes taking place as the Chrysler dealership becomes Nelson Auto on Tuesday. Read More
Fear of falling by older adults begins ‘vicious circle of inactivity’ Statistics say every 11 seconds, an older adult is taken to an emergency room due to a fall. Of those 65 years or older, a fourth will fall at least once each year. The Hardin County YMCA presented a lunch and learn program Friday which taught residents how to better avoid becoming one of those statistics. Read More
Kenton announces leaf pick-up plans Kenton’s leaf pick-up program will begin Nov. 7, announced Safety Service Director Jim Hites. Read More
First donation Jason Shaffer (right) of Shaffer’s Auto Body and Paint in Kenton, presents a $500 check to Deputy Christina Henderson as Administrative Deputy Dennis Burns looks on. Read More
Kentonite in ONU court Maggie Kimmel (seated center of the front row), a 2014 Kenton High School graduate, was elected by her peers to the 2016 Homecoming Court at Ohio Northern University in Ada. Read More
Municipal Court Report: October 29, 2016 Michelle Y. Kindell, 365 N. Cherry St., Kenton – speeding 37 mph in a 25 mph zone, fined $25. Read More