Spending time with his ‘boys’ enables church vicar to meet people Those traveling in the area of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Kenton have likely seen Jeffery Tigyer and his three Dobermans outside getting some exercise. Tigyer, the parochial vicar at Immaculate Conception, has been training his three “boys” since they were puppies. Read More
Positive changes take place at BKP under new leadership During the past 26 years that Allen Barrett has been a member of the BKP Ambulance Board, he has seen highs and lows in the organization. But the veteran representative from Goshen Township is convinced the organization is on the right track now thanks to a change in leadership. Read More
Ohio author to speak at Ridgemont library RIDGEWAY — The Ridgeway branch of the Ridgemont Public Library will be hosting a book talk and book signing with Ohio author Sandi Latimer on Friday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Read More
Hardin County Municipal Court Report: Jan. 23, 2016 J. Brian Donnelly, 715 W. Kohler St., Kenton – speeding 46 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Read More
Property transfers from the recorder’s office Willie O. Collins and wife to Jamie Schmelzer, Inlot 77, Original Plat, Ridgeway. Tax $48. Read More
GOP troubled by diplomacy The Republican reaction to a diplomatic resolution to the brief period when 10 U.S. soldiers were detained by Iran was unsettling. Why do Republicans seem so troubled by diplomacy? Why yearn for "macho" when "suave" is required? A near crisis was averted in short order, but conservatives didn't celebrate. Read More
Police Reports: January 22, 2016 An officer was called to 142 Brumm St. for a report of a domestic disturbance. Read More
Solid waste director would like Kenton’s involvement in program The director of the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District would like Kenton officials to get involved in the city’s trash hauling and recycling program. But Dennis Baker doesn’t think Kenton Mayor Randy Manns’ idea to have the city create its own garbage collection department is the way to go. Read More
United Way campaign finishes at 92% of goal United Way of Hardin County finished its annual campaign at 92 percent of goal. The total raised was $202,038.95. The goal was $215,000. Read More
Ice harvest A group of Amish workers cut and then load large blocks of ice on a series of horse-drawn wagons Thursday in their annual ice harvest. Read More