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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Kenton) today took the oath of office for his second term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 83rd House District, which includes Hancock and Hardin counties, as well as the northern portion of Logan County. “I remain committed to boosting Ohio’s economic recovery […]

January 4, 2021- (Kenton, OH)- The Kenton Hardin Health Department received our second shipment of COVID-19 vaccine last week and is holding a second closed clinic for EMS departments, primary care practices, pharmacies, and home health & hospice agencies located within Hardin County this week. These Phase 1A groups have been selected to ensure emergency […]

Columbus, Ohio (Jan. 5, 2021) – The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Right now, more donors are needed […]

PHOENIX (Jan. 4, 2021) — Ohio is the No. 4 growth state in America, according to U-Haul® data analyzing migration patterns from 2020. Tennessee edges Texas, the leading growth state from 2016-18, and Florida, the No. 1 growth state for 2019, for top honors on the new U-Haul chart. Ohio has been among the top […]

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2021 – Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program beginning today, Jan. 4, 2021, until Feb. 12, 2021. The competitive program, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. “This signup […]

There were some big changes at the Kenton Fire Department to start the new year. Chief Tim Clark retired effective December 31, 2020. Clark started his career at the Kenton Fire Department in 1988. Veteran firefighter D. Bruce Donnelly was promoted to Chief. He has served 17 years with the department. Also over the holiday […]

A hit/skip accident was reported to Kenton Police Sunday evening. According to information on the Daily Log Sheet, the incident occurred in the 300 block of North Detroit Street. A driver has been cited for driving with a temporary permit with no valid driver, driving on the wrong side of the road, failing to stop […]

A crash damaged two vehicles on East Columbus Street in Kenton Sunday evening. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 37 year old Ryan Epling, of Kenton, attempted to drive from the parking lot of Taco Bell onto Columbus Street, and his vehicle was struck by an eastbound vehicle being operated by 51 […]

One person was arrested on a warrant after an incident over New Year’s Weekend in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, an officer on patrol noticed a vehicle with 4 occupants in the parking of the B & J    Motel, and one of them was known to have an active […]

The Kenton City Schools announced a two hour early release day. Classes will be released two hours early this Wednesday January 6. The announcement was made in a news release from Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski.