FROM FACEBOOK__A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 23 for Vancrest of Kenton. The facility will be located on Wildcat Way near the new Kenton City Schools, and will accommodate 64 nursing home patients, 35 residents in assisted living, and 16 rehabilitation beds. The facility is planned to open in 2027.
OCT 7 MEDIA RELEASE__OhioHealth is excited to announce a significant $8.5 million renovation project for the operating suite at Hardin Memorial Hospital, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare access and quality for the Kenton community.
The renovation will feature cutting-edge surgical equipment and the modernization of two operating rooms. Additionally, the project will aesthetically enhance two other OR suites, one of which will serve as a future procedural room, while the other will function as sterile storage.
OCT 8 MEDIA RELEASE__Get ready to place your bets and party in your derby best! The United Way of Hardin County invites the community to "A Night at the Races," a spirited and stylish fundraising event taking place on Friday, October 25th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Varsity Venue, 214 W. Franklin St., Kenton, OH.
OCT 5 MEDIA RELEASE__On October 1, Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "Celebrating Value and Talent."
As your local school superintendents, we write to you not as politicians or advocates, but as fellow parents, community members, and stewards of the education system that defines the heart of Putnam County. We share your frustration with rising property taxes.
We, too, open those tax bills with concern. But today, we must share the complete picture of what's happening in our state – and what it means for the services we all depend on.
FROM FACEBOOK__Starting October 1, daytime outdoor burning is prohibited from 6:00 A.M.-6:00 p.m. in unincorporated areas across Ohio. With dry conditions and drought in many parts of the state, the risk of wildfires is elevated..
Follow these tips from our Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry:
Don’t burn trash or debris
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity
Keep water and tools nearby
Never leave a fire unattended
Consider composting instead of burning
Know the rules. Stay safe. Protect your community.
