Mad River forum slated BELLEFONTAINE — Benjamin Logan Schools will host a public forum, The Mad River: Finding Common Ground. It is set for Tuesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. Read More
Fish sale underway The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual pond fish sale. The following fingerling species are available: Largemouth Bass (2"-3"); Bluegill (2"-4"); Hybrid Bluegill (2"-4"); Channel Catfish (4"-5"); White Amur (8"-10"); Yellow Perch (2"-3"); Redear Sunfish (2"-4"); Fathead Minnows (2"-3"). Read More
Civic agenda: March 16, 2016 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Hardin Northern Board of Education – 7 p.m., computer lab Read More
Police Reports: March 15, 2016 An officer was requested at Hardin Memorial Hospital for a report of an unruly patient. Read More
Hardin County sees big turnout in early voting Hardin County took advantage of early voting for Tuesday’s primary election. According to Sandra Bookmyer, director of the Hardin County Board of Elections, 803 people came to the office since voting began Feb. 17. Early voting ended Monday. Read More
New firefighter Kenton Mayor Randy Manns (left) welcomes new city firefighter Bryan Williams with Chief Russ Blue and Safety Service Director Jim Hites looking on. Read More
Two Kenton officers cleared for full duty after shooting probe Kenton Patrolmen Marc Coffman and Skyler Newfer have been cleared for full duty following an investigation of their involvement in a February shooting incident. Lt. Rob Lutes told City Council on Monday night that Coffman is back on road duty and Newfer will return as soon as he is physically able to do so. Read More
Council backs nature trail Kenton City Council on Monday night gave its support to the creation of a nature trail at Saulisberry Park. Scott Johnson, co-founder and director of Warriors First, received approval for his plans to develop “The Bryan Beaman Memorial Nature Trail” on the island at the park. Read More
Councilman urges tougher enforcement of traffic laws Last week’s fatal accident involving a pedestrian and a semi-truck has one Kenton councilman calling for stiffer enforcement of city traffic laws. Councilman David Beazley on Monday night said that while most truck drivers are safety conscious, others “are abusing the traffic patterns of the city and abusing our laws.” Read More
Ohio voters in national spotlight Ohio voters are once again in the national spotlight. A key swing state in general elections, Ohio’s primaries take on added importance this year as Gov. John Kasich stakes his presidential aspirations on winning his home state Tuesday, with other Republicans hoping he can slow businessman Donald Trump’s drive to the nomination. On the Democratic side, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders … Read More