Amish merchant complies with health regulations An Amish merchant is back to following proper safety practices in the handling of meats and cheese. Director of Environmental Services Shane Lotts told the Kenton-Hardin Board of Health at its meeting Tuesday night that during two recent visits to Mary’s Amish Market, there was no evidence of owner Mary Slabaugh cutting slices off bulk pieces of cheese and meats with a knife. Read More
New members Scott Yonally, (right) Ohio Sectional Manager of the American Radio Relay League, presents a certificate of membership to Jerry Lones, (left) president of the Hardin County Radio Club and club member Jim Bird. Read More
Police Reports: February 24, 2015 Extra patrol was requested in the area of Chesney Street due to a prowler sighted in the area the previous night. Read More
Kenton council considers plan to create Camp Jacob Parrott Supporters of a plan to transform a Kenton city park into a campgrounds for veterans packed the City Council chambers Monday evening. With members of the Blue Star Mothers, AMVETS, Veterans Services, Sons of AMVETS, church organizations and residents looking on, the founders of Warriors First presented a well-organized look Read More
Finance panel backs more funds for projects The Kenton City Council’s finance committee is recommending council approve additional funding for several projects, but its chairman cautioned about drawing a line on spending for the remainder of the year. Read More
Riverdale to offer students more semester-long classes MOUNT BLANCHARD — Beginning next year at Riverdale High School, students will be able to choose certain semester-long classes. High School Guidance Counselor Michelle Cundiff highlighted some of the new classes being offered to students for the 2015-2016 school year, including drama, film and documentaries, mythology, author studies, a new weightlifting class and web page design. Read More
Kenton JROTC at meet The Kenton JROTC drill team traveled to Cleveland on Saturday to compete against five other schools in the Lincoln-West Army JROTC Drill Meet. The team placed third in Armed Platoon drill, third in Varsity Color Guard, second in Unarmed Platoon drill, and first in Academic competition. Read More
Presentation to Rotary Kenton Rotary President Jeff Price (left) and John Hohn (right), Director of Economic Development for the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, introduced John Recker, Senior Project Manager with the Regional Growth Partnership/JobsOhio who gave a presentation to the Kenton Rotary Club on Monday, Feb. 23. Read More
Jamboree canceled The Victory Jamboree scheduled for Tuesday in Mount Victory has been canceled. Read More
Police reports: February 23, 2015 A complaint was received of a brown pug running loose in the mobile home park on Harris Street. Read More