Several accidents were reported to the Kenton Police Department on Tuesday. One was a hit/skip accident that occurred on Oriental Street at around 3:15 Tuesday afternoon. Thomas C. Byers was located at his residence later and has so far been cited for a reasonable control violation. Around an hour later, a crash occurred at the intersection of East Columbus Street and Jacob Parrott Boulevard. Rayna Bowdle, of Township Road 180 […]
The Allen County Sheriff's Office has received multiple complaints from Allen County residents who are receiving phone calls from an individual claiming to be a lieutenant from the Sheriff's Office. This caller claims to have a warrant for the person who answers the phone and then asks for private information and a large amount of money for fines in the form of prepaid credit cards or gift cards. This is […]
The 8th Grade and Freshman Classes have started their final fundraiser for the Washington DC trip. Students are selling beef jerky and beef smokies now through February 17. They sell for $10, and students will receive $5 for every bag sold. The jerky will be sold in 4 oz. bags and smokies are sold in 8 oz. bags. Expected delivery is in about 3 weeks and all orders will be […]
The Marion Police Department has established a "Child Custody and E-Commerce Safe Exchange Zone." That will be in the annex parking lot at Marion City Hall located on the East side of the former Recreation Center. This area is under video surveillance of the Marion City Hall camera systems which can be viewed by MPD personnel and our Communications Center to increase the safety of those exchanging children or engaging […]
ADA, Ohio - Ohio Northern University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is again offering free income tax preparation for community members who make about $58,000 or less annually. In turn, this service enables ONU’s Dicke College of Business Administration students to receive practical training with tax preparation software and interpersonal communication, and to become IRS-certified to help prepare basic and intermediate tax returns. Students also gain experience in identifying […]
Lebanese-American poet Ruth Awad will be Ohio Northern University’s English Reading Series’ first spring semester guest. Her free, public reading will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the Wilson Center Elzay Gallery of Art. Awad is a 2021 NEA Poetry fellow; the author of “Set to Music: A Wildfire” (Southern Indiana Review Press, 2017); and winner of the 2016 Michael Waters Poetry Prize and the 2018 Ohioana […]
Benjamin Logan is hosting an informational session for all students and their parents who are interested in participating in the College Credit Plus program for the 2022-2023 school year. It is scheduled for Thursday, February 10th and will start at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The meeting is not required for students and parents who have participated in the past. It is only for those new to the […]
The National Center for State Courts is hosting an essay contest for students in grades 3-12. Contestants can win cash prizes ranging from $100-$1000 for answering the question: Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has made the biggest difference in people’s lives? The essay should explain how and why. Complete rules, entry requirements and other details can be found by visiting: ncsc.org/contest Entries are due by February 25, 2022.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that a dozen local law enforcement agencies will strengthen their recruitment efforts with support from the Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Law enforcement agencies in Clark, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Logan, Lucas, Mahoning, Medina, Montgomery, Shelby, and Summit counties will receive grants as part of the first round of funding offered as part of the new Ohio Law Enforcement Recruitment Grant Program. "Law […]
