Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Community Coffee Set for Tomorrow

Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Community Coffee Set for Tomorrow

The next Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Community Coffee will be held tomorrow. All are welcome to attend the event that will start at 8 Tuesday morning in the Alliance’s Conference Room at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. The guest speaker will be Jennifer Ulmer, who is the Director of Hardin County Historical Museums. Attendees can ask questions and network while learning more about the Alliance and receive community updates. For more information and to register, please click […]

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Love INC of Hardin County Seeking Donations of Boys’ Clothing

Love Inc. of Hardin County Love in The Name of Christ is in desperate need of boys clothing, sizes 10-18. The need is great in the community and they are incredibly low on those sizes. They are open Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and items can be dropped off during those times. Love Inc. is located at 13671 West Pattison Avenue in Kenton. For more information, visit Love INC of Hardin County on Facebook.

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Kenton Middle School to Host “Choose Hope” Event May 19

Kenton Middle School will again be hosting its Choose Hope Event on May 19. This is to honor those who have fought, are fighting or have won the battle against different types of cancers. All proceeds will go directly to Not By Choice Outreach of Hardin County. Not By Choice Outreach is a free service offering gas cards, head coverings, and more to those suffering from cancer related treatments. Students will participate in activities throughout the day to help work […]

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Lima Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute, Held on Suspicion of Murder

Allen County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster A Lima man was arrested over the weekend and is being held on a charge of suspicion of murder after Lima police were called to investigate a domestic dispute. According to a released, officers were dispatched 630 Hope Street at around 5:30 this past Saturday evening, and upon arrival, they heard individuals involved in an argument inside. Further investigation revealed that 29-year-old Tony T. Sibert had ties to the residence and was believed to […]

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One Killed, Two Seriously Injured After Amish Buggy Crash in Logan County

A passenger on an Amish buggy was killed and two others were seriously injured after the buggy was struck by a vehicle at just after 8:00 this past Saturday morning on State Route 235 in Logan County. According to a report from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, the buggy was being operated by 21-year-old Daniel Wagler Jr. south on 235 when it was struck from behind by a vehicle being driven by 47-year-old Kelly Hoffman of Lewistown. All of the […]

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Obituaries

Service Notice for Robert A. Emlinger

Robert A. Emlinger 75of Kenton Robert A. Emlinger, age 75, of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. There will be no formal services. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements.

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May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

The month of May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The campaign serves as a reminder at the start of the traditional riding season for motorists to share the road and for riders to prioritize safety. Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart had this blunt advice for motorcyclists, "Don’t be stupid, okay? Ride with common sense, ride with safety in mind. I’ve seen a lot of people do some really dumb things on motorcycles because it’s fun or it’s cool. No, it’s […]

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Service Announcement for Terry Richard Shirk

Terry Richard Shirk 76of Ridgeway Terry Richard Shirk passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the OSU Hospice Inpatient Unit in Columbus. Funeral services for Terry will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Rev. Randall Forester officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. A full obituary will follow.

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Illinois man indicted in Williams County on Grand Theft after evading $21,991 in Ohio Turnpike tolls

BRYAN – An Illinois man was indicted on Grand Theft in the Williams County Court of Common Pleas following an investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). A grand jury indicted Moath Musamih, 39, Orland Park, Ill., on April 21 after he deprived the Ohio Turnpike of $21,991 in tolls over a two-year period. While working in partnership with the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) to deter toll evasion, Musamih was determined to have been using the Ohio […]

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