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Nearly 100 criminal justice students and faculty members from colleges and universities across the state will gather at Ohio Northern University tomorrow for a research conference and career fair.  The 22nd Annual Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education Research Conference will feature more than 50 presentations and panel discussions on issues like human trafficking, terrorism, mass shootings, serial killers, and other violent crime.  Students will also have an opportunity to […]

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today delivered his 2024 State of the State address where he highlighted some of the work his administration and the General Assembly have accomplished together, as well as outlined new initiatives intended to help Ohio’s Children thrive. “This is our time to meet the moment. Our time to do the hard things that matter and will make a lasting difference for our children and their […]

A Kenton teenager who is facing charges connected to bringing a gun on Kenton City School property appeared without counsel Tuesday morning in Hardin County Municipal Court. 18 year old Landon C. Kitchen was charged with 2 counts of illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly weapon in a school safety zone and one count of receiving stolen property, all felonies of the fifth degree. The incident allegedly occurred last […]

The Lima Police Department is profiling a cold cast homicide. If anyone from the public has any information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals involved, Crime Stoppers will pay you a cash reward. Cold Case Homicide: Craig Simpson On October 9, 2000 at approximately 945 pm, Officers from the Lima Police Department were dispatched to a residence located at 1500 S Main St in reference to a […]

Senior citizens are being alerted about a Medicare scam. Scammers will call, text or email about free gifts from Medicare. They will often spoof phone numbers to make it appear that Medicare is calling or create an email account that looks like Medicare. They then pretend to be an authorized representative who just needs to verify the Medicare number. Senior citizens who have had this happen to them should call […]

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is teaming with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, the Forest Police Department, Ohio Northern University, and Ridgemont FFA, to host a drug take back day. This year’s event is happening on Saturday April 27th from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The four locations are OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, 75 Washington Boulevard in Kenton, in the South Main Street and East College Avenue parking lot in Ada, Forest […]

The Hardin County Historical Museums opened for the 2024 season last week. The Sullivan House on Main Street in Kenton, Ohio, will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 4pm and the second Saturday of each month.  Director Gloria Patton stated that Ken Newman, educational chair, will be unveiling a new military display. Admission is free and donations are always welcome. Visit the Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. […]

Hardin Northern had a surprise visit Tuesday from 2016 Hall of Distinction inductee, Dr. John David Mathews. He came for a tour of the school for the first time since his graduation in 1965.  Dr. Mathews traveled back to the area over the weekend to share the solar eclipse experience with family and friends on the farm he grew up on.  The school announced last week that the 2024 Hall […]

A lot of out of towners converged on Hardin County Monday to view the total solar eclipse, which did not disappoint. Many of them ended up at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Jesse from ODOT Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/ODOTDistrict1 The Ohio Department of Transportation District One caught up with a view of the visitors, including Jesse Johnson, from Fredericksburg, Virginia. He talked about why he made the more than eight hour trek, […]