A two vehicle crash occurred this past Saturday morning in Kenton. According to information on the Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, the crash was reported at 9am at the intersection of East Columbus and High Street. Angela Fay, of Kenton, was cited for a stop sign violation. No other information is available at this time.
A rural Forest man was injured in a one vehicle crash that occurred this past Saturday evening in Hancock County. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Edward Boes lost control of his vehicle while driving south on County Road 23. The vehicle ended up off the left side of the road where it struck a culvert. Boes was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay with suspected serious injuries. He was cited for a reasonable […]
A 30-year-old Marion man was killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred over the weekend in the City of Marion. According to a release from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Linken J. Tyler lost control of the motorcycle while traveling north on Presidential Drive. Tyler was thrown from the motorcycle after it went off the road and struck the curb. He was taken to Marion General Hospital and then flown to Grant Medical Center in Columbus […]
Auditions for the Hardin County Players "Little Women" will be taking place next week at the Kenton High School Performing Arts Center. This is a community theatre production, and all ages are welcome. There are five male and eight female roles open. If you are interested in being a part of the crew, Director Catherine Scharf said you can attend anyone of these audition times, "June 18, that's on a Thursday, from 6:30 to 8:00, Friday, June 19 from 6:30 […]
The Village of Jackson Center has announced a Shelter in Place notice for residents (06/12/26). Officials said that due to a hazardous materials incident near 206 W. Pike Street in Jackson Center, all residents and businesses within a ½-mile radius are advised to shelter in place immediately. Residents in the area should take the following precautions: • Stay indoors. • Close and secure all windows and doors. • Turn off all HVAC systems, including air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. • […]
Forest-Jackson Public Library has an opening for a Guiding Ohio Online tech helper. You are encouraged to get an application in soon. The library will be accepting them until June 16. The job begins July 1st. More information can be found on the Forest-Jackson Public Library Facebook page.
Village of Forest Market Square Village of Forest Market Square is holding a Flag Day Ceremony this Sunday, June 14. The event begins at 6:45 that evening. Several activities will take place including flag folding instruction and meaning, flag disposal ceremony, a 21 Gun salute and playing of taps. Matthew Vanderpool is the Master of Ceremony, and the Keynote Speaker is Beth Wetherill. You can bring a lawn chair or use the benches or picnic tables.
COLUMBUS – State Representatives Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) and Nick Santucci (R-Niles) this week announced the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 291, legislation to establish the Ohio International Trade Commission. The legislation creates a commission composed of legislators and individuals with expertise related to the commission's designated partner nations. The commission will work to advance economic cooperation between Ohio and the regions designated by the Commission. House Bill 291 ensures that Ohio is positioned to compete on the world […]
Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities has changed the regular meeting time to 4:30 pm for all future meetings. The next meeting date will be June 16. Dates for the remainder of the year are August 18, September 15, October 20 and November 17. There will no meetings held in July and December.
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