Kenton News

A party scheduled for today that will bring together the nine children of James and Mary Kohler has taken on a new significance after an attack on their parents.

Reporting from Kenton, Ohio -- During last weekend's Gene Autry Days festival here, a prominently displayed photograph showed the singing-cowboy movie star standing outside a local factory, surrounded by the proud employees.

Jim Miller calls himself a 56-year-old cowboy. And he has the hat, gun and holster to prove it, not to mention a pretty fast draw.

It's been more than 70 years since western star Gene Autry lent his name to a repeating cap gun, but the outcome was so momentous it's still celebrated at the annual Gene Autry Days.

MARION - Thirteen indictments from a Marion County grand jury session were released by the prosecutor's office.

David Lee Ray, age 61, of Richmond, Ind., formerly of LaRue, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at 12:40 p.m. at the VA Medical Center in Dayton.

Jerry Lucas, known for his supreme basketball skills, is making a new name for himself - in field of education.

UPPER SANDUSKY - Enjoy a day of interactive history Saturday during Wyandot County Carriage Days at the Wyandot County Museum, 130 S. Seventh St.

19-year old John Bennett was driving a pick-up towing a car when he failed to stop on County Road 195 while crossing 309.

LARUE: Robert Gene Saltzman, age 78, of LaRue, Ohio, died Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 10:28 a.m. at his home.

KENTON, Ohio - A landlord whose house trailer caught fire and killed a family of five in northwest Ohio will avoid jail time after agreeing to a plea deal.

Les Gilliam, "The Oklahoma Balladeer," will be one of the featured entertainers during this year's Gene Autry Days in Kenton.

Today we're going to focus on the rest of the story, as it were. Remember, about four weeks ago, we reported on a story about a contest for boys conducted by the YMCA.

The 20-year-old Ohioan stepped into the nation's bloodiest war in March 1862 with idealism to save the Union and pacifism in his religious heritage.

Police Beat items are compiled from reports of Marion area law enforcement agencies.

Hord to be sentenced next. Bank Robber Ray Baum Jr. will spend 7 years in prison, pay 21-thousand dollars in restitution and complete an extensive post release program.

There were giggles and shrieks of joy Tuesday as the yarn ball wrapped in a sock sailed over the small, white wooden building.

From the times of Vaudeville and snake oil men, another special interest group arose: magicians.

Derek Ray Fortney, 19, a resident of Valley Head, departed this life early Saturday, April 25, 2009.

Mr. and Mrs. Roachel Dent King III of Society Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Catherine King, to Jason Shea, son of Terri and Norman Reams of Ada, Ohio, and Gordon and Cinda Shea of Kenton, Ohio.