Police reports: August 12, 2015 Terry P. Holbrook, 150 S. Walnut St., Dunkirk, was cited for driving under a suspended license. A dog was reported to be running loose in the 300 block of South High Street and the 300 block of Stevens Street. Read More
Soil and Water meeting early The August board meeting of the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. Future meetings will resume on the regular schedule of the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the district office. Read More
KCS board approves new math curriculum A new math curriculum for Kenton grades K-6 was approved this morning during a special meeting of the school board. The adoption of Every Day Math cost $59,744.51 for the series of educational information, most of which is online, said Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski. Read More
Ridgeway council hears of Alliance’s plans for job fair RIDGEWAY — The Ridgeway council was given an update on the latest economic development programs in Hardin County at its meeting Tuesday. Jon Cross, President and CEO of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, told council the county’s unemployment rate is between four and five percent and there are indications the existing companies are planning to expand. Read More
HN plans schedule pickup, open house DOLA — Hardin Northern students in grades 7-12 may pick up their schedules on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. or 1 and 3 p.m. Schedules can also be picked up during the open house on Aug. 24. Read More
Poker Run for Animals The Hardin County Humane Society will sponsor its 10th annual Poker Run for Animals on Saturday. All bikes or favorite vehicles are welcome to participate. Read More
Bingo slated in Dunkirk DUNKIRK — Bingo will be played at the Hardin Northern Community Center on Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. There is no charge to play but donations are accepted. Read More
Civic agenda: August 12, 2015 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 Jackson-Forest Ambulance Board – 7 p.m., township hall Read More
Kenton Elks Lodge to celebrate 125 years In 1890, a group of 19 Kenton residents got together to create a local Elks lodge. In the 125 years that followed, Lodge 157 has gone from a local gathering spot to a chapter known by members of the Elks throughout the nation. Read More
Some Kentonites to get credit for overcharge on their electric bills About half of the Kenton customers who participate in the city’s electric aggregation program were overcharged the past eight months and will be receiving a credit or reimbursement. IGS Energy, which supplies electricity through the program, apologized for the billing error in a letter presented to City Council on Monday night. Read More