City of Kenton Government

09/03/2026

Our friends at the HCCBA are conducting a quick survey. Please take 5 minutes to fill it out and like & share to help spread the word! 👇

📢 Hardin County Residents & Farmers: We Want Your Input!

Help chart the future of our county through 2055! The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance, Hardin County Regional Planning Commission, Lima/Allen County Regional Planning Commission, and WORPO are collaborating on an updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan—funded by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

From farmland preservation and rural protection to roads, small business growth, and local infrastructure, your feedback is critical to setting our county's priorities.

🔗 Take the official community survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XKSX7NB

Deadline to participate: September 30, 2026

08/27/2026

🚧 Street Resurfacing Begins Next Week! 🚧
Crews will be resurfacing the following streets next week:
✅ Clover Lane Drive (Lark Lane to Lark Lane)
✅ Lark Lane (Silver Street to E. Pattison Avenue)
✅ Scioto Street (E. Franklin Street to the corporation limits)
✅ Scott Avenue (W. Lima Street to W. Carey Street)
📍 Milling: Tuesday, September 1
📍 Paving: Wednesday, September 2 & Thursday, September 3
⚠️ No Parking Signs will be posted in these areas. Please watch for signage and move vehicles as directed to avoid delays and help crews complete the work safely and efficiently.
Please help spread the word, plan for possible delays, and be prepared to use alternate routes during construction. 🚧🐾
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08/26/2026

📢 We're Hiring! 💧
Join our team as a Water Treatment Plant Operator and help keep clean, safe water flowing throughout our community.
✅ Interested? Click the link below to learn more and apply today.
www.cityofkenton.com/applynow
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08/25/2026

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08/25/2026

🎥 Missed Last Night’s City Council Meeting?
🚦 CSX crossing closures and back-to-school traffic reminders
🌳 Tree maintenance discussions
🎣 Upcoming recreation and community events
👏 Recognition of a longtime city employee retiring after 32 years of service
💰 Funding, grants, and infrastructure project updates
Plus public comments, fair updates, and much more.
👀 Get the full story and hear the discussion for yourself.
🎥 Watch the full meeting https://cityofkenton.com/news_detail_T10_R172.php
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08/24/2026

🚧 Just a friendly reminder, Kenton... today is the day!
CSX railroad crossing repairs are expected to begin around 11:00 AM, with temporary closures at the Franklin Street, Leighton Street, and Detroit Street crossings for the week
Please plan ahead and allow a little extra travel time.
✅ Share this post to help spread the word throughout the community. 🐾🚂
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08/12/2026

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✨Back to School at the Boutique!✨

Come join us for a family fun event on Thursday August 20th, 4-7pm! 💛

Regular hours resume Monday August 17th, 9-12 and Thursday August 20th, 4-7.

08/12/2026

Mark your calendars👮🎣🚓 France Lake Fishing Kenton, Ohio

🎣👮 COPS & BOBBERS! 👮🎣

Join us for a fun evening of fishing and spending time with our local officers!

📅 Sunday, August 30
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 France Lake

🎣 FREE for youth! Youth do not need a fishing license to participate.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event.

Come out, cast a line, and enjoy an evening of fun and community! 💙

08/11/2026

Thank You, Tim Thomas! 🎉
Last night, we had the privilege of recognizing longtime Kenton Times reporter Tim Thomas on his retirement.
Four decades, Tim has been there to tell Kenton's story, covering our council meetings, projects, accomplishments, challenges, and community events with professionalism, fairness, and integrity. Through his reporting, he helped keep our residents informed and created a lasting record of our community's history.
We are grateful for Tim's dedication to Kenton and Hardin County and for the many years he spent sharing the stories that matter most to our community.
Please join us in thanking Tim for his service and wishing him a happy and well-deserved retirement! 👏🎉

08/11/2026

📢 Missed last night’s City Council meeting?
Here are a few highlights: ✅ Plans continue moving forward for Phase 2 of the North Detroit Street project, including pursuit of a $500,000 grant. 🚧 Updates were shared on water line leak investigations, upcoming CSX railroad crossing repairs, and water treatment plant improvements. 🚒 Kenton Fire Department highlighted new equipment and an upcoming fire truck dedication event. 🤝 Council also discussed resident concerns, city finances, economic development efforts, and opportunities to improve our community.🎥 Watch the full meeting and hear the discussions firsthand https://cityofkenton.com/news_detail_T10_R170.php

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