Civic agenda: July 30, 2015 SATURDAY, AUG. 1 Hardin County Agricultural Society (fair board) – 7:30 p.m., fair office, fairgrounds Read More
Police Reports: July 29, 2015 William A. Miller, 1255 W. North St., No. 27, reported that an unknown suspect entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his debit card. Read More
Cutting the grass Workers from the Wagner Dairy Farm cut and roll the high grass at the east parking lot of the Hardin County Fairgrounds Tuesday in preparation for the flood of cars which will use the field in September. Fair Board President Howard Lyle said the weeds at the parking lot “got away” from the normal mowing schedule this summer due to … Read More
Health board learns more about inspection program The Kenton-Hardin Board of Health gave a second reading to new regulations which would require an inspection of wells and septic systems as part of a real estate transfer. The Real Estate Inspection Program would allow the county to identify systems which are failing or discharging off site, said Director of Environmental Services Shane Lotts. Read More
County department heads get preview of new phone system Hardin County officials were given information and demonstrations on a new phone system Tuesday for the courthouse, sheriff’s office, county home, engineer’s office, Simon Kenton and title building. Read More
Kenton Moose Riders to host cruise-in and show Saturday The first Kenton Moose Riders Cruise-In and Show is set for Saturday, Aug. 1 at Kenton Moose Lodge 428, 801 W. Lima St. The event is open to all cars and bikes – all makes and models. Read More
Police reports: July 28, 2015 A loud party was reported in the 200 block of N. Leighton Street. There was a report of a horse on the road on Ohio 31. Read More
Ada nursing home Workers from the DMK Development Group place the expansion joints for a roof for one of the buildings at the new Ada retirement center on the town’s northern limits. According to Project Superintendent Benji Curtis, when the facility is completed, it will feature 42 units in the skilled care portion and 37 assisted living units. Read More
KCS third graders performed better on reading test Kenton City Schools’ third graders performed better on the Ohio Department of Education’s reading proficiency test than what was reported in the Times last week. Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski, speaking at Monday’s school board meeting, said the figures released by the state last week and reported by the Times included just the spring administration of the test. Read More
Two grants to aid KCS students More than $340,000 from two grants will help K-12 students at Kenton City Schools. Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski said a Community Connections grant of about $120,000 was awarded to the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance with KCS as a community partner. Read More