bclark

Photo: OSU Extension, Hardin County Hardin County – Weather conditions have helped Ohio wheat fields mature a little early this year – but these same conditions can lead to an increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields. Unintentional fires are never an enjoyable event. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies. Ohio ranks fourth in the nation for combine […]

Photo: Ridgemont Local School District Ridgemont Local School District is seeking a 4th & 5th grade ELA/SS Teacher for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.  Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume and references to the K-5 Principal Tana Mull, by emailing Tana.mull@ridgemont.k12.oh.us. For more information or questions, please contact Ridgemont schools at 937-354-2141.  Ridgemont School is located at 560 W. Taylor Street in Mt. Victory.

Photo: Allen County Sheriff's Office On June 25, 2024,  the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, in conjunction with the FBI’s Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force and assisted by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on the 3000 block of Allentown Road in Lima.  The resident, Brandon Maitlen, was present and taken into custody on a probation violation. A second related […]

Tensions were high in Hardin County Common Pleas Court this morning as the Clapsaddle trial continued.    The defense wrapped its case last night by calling the defendant himself to testify in his own defense. The State called the victim back to the stand this morning as a rebuttal witness.  She was asked about her past mental health and if she had ever been depressed or suicidal or spoke to […]

The Kenton Athletic Department is reminding students and parents/guardians that now is the time to complete FinalForms registrations for the 2024-25 school year. You will be able to select the sports your student plans to participate in during the 2024-25 school year. They also want to remind students that a valid physical (completed on the OHSAA physical form) must be on file with the Athletic Department prior to participating in […]

Photo: OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital It’s been six months since OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital teamed up with the West Ohio Food Bank to offer a monthly food distribution event.  The food drives, held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Home Run Memorial Park in Kenton, have helped thousands of people and families to date by providing nutritious food and household supplies.  The drive-through events have been held rain or shine, and […]

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern Local School District is seeking a full-time building and grounds worker.  The positions main responsibility will be grounds upkeep and maintenance of all the district’s properties.  Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a background check.  Interested applicants can obtain an application in the front office of the school or online.  Applications must be returned to Bryan […]

The defense wrapped its case in the Dustin Clapsaddle trial by calling the defendant himself to testify in his own defense. Defense attorney Terry Hord asked if on or around January 18, 2019, did he ever have contact with the victim. Clapsaddle answered no. At any time between January, February, or March of 2019, did you ever pick her up at the church and take her back to his residence. […]

COLUMBUS—Yesterday, Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state, announced State Rep. Jon Cross (R-Findlay).  The bill will allocate more than $4.2 billion for capital projects in addition to $717 million in one-time project funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund. Specifically, the Hancock County ADAMH Board will receive $200,000 in capital funding to complete facility upgrades, prioritizing […]