U.S. 68 closing postponed LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District One office announced Friday U.S. 68 between Washington Street and Wayne Street in the village of Dunkirk, originally scheduled to close April 6, has been postponed until April 13 and will be closed for approximately one week for railroad repair. Read More
Insurance agencies combine Kenton offices Two Kenton insurance agencies – Heydinger & Zucker Insurance Agency and Newland Insurance Agency – have combined operations. Read More
Dixon named CEO, president of Home Savings and Loan The Board of Directors of The Home Savings and Loan Company of Kenton has named Charles E. Dixon as its new chief executive officer and president. Dixon was also appointed to the bank’s Board of Directors. Read More
Home Savings to mark Community Banking Month WASHINGTON — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and The Home Savings and Loan Company of Kenton, Ohio (HSLC) will recognize ICBA Community Banking Month in April – a month dedicated to celebrating the longstanding tradition of local hometown community banking. Read More
Municipal Court News: April 4, 2015 In addition to the fines levied against defendants who are found guilty, $39 in state costs, $30 in court costs, $6 for court special projects and $5 for the court computerization fund will be assessed, a total of $80. Read More
Police Reports: April 3, 2015 Matthew J.P. Adams, 1037 S. Main St. Apt. 4 5, was arrested on a warrant and issued citations for an FRA violation and failure to reinstate. Read More
9-1-1 upgrade allows sheriff’s deputies to connect to system The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is moving to the cutting edge of 9-1-1 technology with a system recently installed at the Jacob Parrott Safety Center. According to Sheriff Keith Everhart, the new system will improve efficiency for his deputies right away and is prepared to move into the next phase of technology... Read More
Commissioners not inclined to share casino tax revenue When the mayors from throughout Hardin County met with the county commissioners last year, they were hoping the county would share a portion of its state casino revenue with them. Read More
Kentonite ordered to repay $21,200 for theft of lottery tickets A Kenton woman pleaded guilty to the theft of $21,200 worth of lottery tickets in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. Read More
Absentee/early voting hours set for two contests In-office absentee/early voting hours for the May 5 primary/special election have been established by the Hardin County Board of Elections. The election impacts only the city of Kenton, which has a contested race for mayor on the Republican ballot, and the Ridgemont School District, which has a levy renewal before voters. The early voting hours at the board office, located … Read More