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A day after offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to his arrest, 20-year-old Phillip Steele was taken into custody. He was arrested early this (Wednesday) morning. Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser said that the Kenton Police Department, Hardin County Sheriff's Office, and Hardin County Crime Task Force followed up on several tips on Tuesday regarding Steele's whereabouts. He was eventually located in Ridgeway and was arrested with assistance from […]

Photo: Ohio Department of Natural Resources The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is having a special birthday bash on Thursday at the Ohio State Fair. From 11am until 3pm tomorrow, ODNR will celebrate the department's 75-year commitment to the protection, conservation, and wise use of Ohio's natural resources. The public is invited to join them for the fun activities. The Ohio State Fair starts today and runs through August 4 […]

Photo: Heartbeat of Hardin County Heartbeat of Hardin County is giving away free baby clothes from newborn to toddler. That will take place from noon until 5:30pm on Thursday at Heartbeat, located at 220 East Franklin Street in Kenton. Heartbeat rotates out clothes every year, plus they have had a lot of donated items. Clothes are free, but they will accept donations. You should bring your own bags. To be […]

Photo: Findlay City Schools The Findlay Police Department will be conducting emergency response training at Glenwood Middle School today and at Donnell Middle School on July 31st. An increased number of emergency responders and vehicles will be at these buildings throughout these trainings. Some of the training will place into the evening hours. The Findlay Police Department is prioritizing the safety of the Findlay community, students and staff of the […]

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Enrollment for Hardin County Safety Council's 2025 fiscal year is open until July 31st. By joining the Hardin County Safety Council, you will learn techniques for increasing workplace safety, identify resources to assist in accident prevention, receive access to risk management information to reduce your worker’s compensation costs, earn a 3% safety council rebate on your workers’ compensation premium and network, and share […]

Photo: Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library Mary Lou Johnson- Hardin County District Library is seeking a part-time Circulation Assistant. The position will be from 10-25 hours per week with evenings and weekends. Applicants must have good customer service skills and moderate to advanced computer skills. For more information or to apply, please stop by the Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library in Kenton.

Photo: Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The 8th Annual Made in Ada Football Festival is scheduled to take place on August 24th from 5:00pm until 10:00pm. There will be live music, food trucks, beer tent, raffles, kids endzone, and the Wilson Football Drop. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is reminding the community that this Friday is the last day to pre-order festival t-shirts.  They will not have kid’s sizes […]

Photo: Union County Fair The Union County Fair announced that Monday-Friday of this week from 11:00am until 1:00pm, visitors can come and get food on their lunch break from fair food vendors and leave to go back to work without having to pay an admission fee. Patrons are only allowed to receive free admission during the lunch hours of 11:00am until 1:00pm from July 22nd through July 26th. For more […]

Photo: The Probate & Juvenile Courts of Allen County, Ohio The Allen County Juvenile Detention Center is holding open interviews on Monday, July 29th from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. They are looking for part-time and full-time Detention Officers with pay ranges from $18.50 an hour to $19.50 hr. They are in high need of male applicants willing to work second shift from 3:00pm until 11:00pm. Applicants must have a valid drivers […]