COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at midnight on Wednesday, July 3 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at removing impaired drivers from the roadways. Many Fourth […]
There are two area blood drives scheduled for the month of July. The first one is on Monday, July 22nd at the Kenton Moose Lodge. The hours are from noon until 6 at 801 West Lima Street. The last one is on Friday, July 26th. It will run from 11am until 4pm at the Forest-Jackson Public Library, 102 West Lima Street in Forest. To schedule an appointment and to find […]
Photo: Ohio State Highway Patrol Each of the members of the 150th Basic Peace Officer Training Class, representing various Ohio law enforcement agencies, graduated and received Basic Peace Officer Certification and a Certificate of Completion from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy at their graduation in Columbus on Wednesday. The 44 graduates will assume duties as peace officers for 31 Ohio agencies. Chief Jay McDonald, Marion Police Department, was […]
Amidst Dangerously High Temperatures, Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule that Brown Called for Implementing Workplace Heat Protections WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would implement much of the plan that U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) developed to protect workers from extreme heat on the job. Brown led a bicameral group of colleagues in pushing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Photo: Farmers-Merchants Picnic The annual Farmers And Merchants Picnic in Ada is right around the corner. It will start Friday night, August 9th with the Shifferly Road Band performing. Guitars for Vets will be the opening act. On Saturday August 10, one of the biggest F&M Picnics ever will be held. There will be inflatables for older kids and adults, kids’ zone, vendor alley, exotic petting zoo, handheld pony rides, […]
The Kenton Middle School Cross Country team will kick off the 2024 season on Monday, July 8th at 7:00a.m. at the Fieldhouse near Kenton High School. Their summer training will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00a.m. to 8:30a.m. starting on July 8th and going until to August 2nd. Additional weekday practices will be added on August 5th. Middle school Cross Country is about learning how to run long distances […]
Photo: Ohio State- Hardin County 4-H Hardin County 4-H wants to remind the community that if you ordered market chicks from their office, pickups will be July 17th or July 18th, depending on when they hatch. You will receive a call from the extension office the week of pickups with the exact date and time. Please note, there are not extra chicks for sale at pick up, so only those […]
Photo: Ohio State Highway Patrol The month of July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. The Ohio State Highway Patrol stated that a vehicle is stolen every 31 seconds in the United States. You should park in well-lit areas, hide valuables out of sight, close and lock all doors and windows and do not leave your keys in the car.
Bellefontaine Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, you may want to consider the Bellefontaine Police Department. They also announced that they are accepting lateral applicants. Lateral Applicants move direct to an interview and do not have to take a written test and do not have to complete a physical agility test. Interested applicants can call […]
