Hardin County Sheriff Welcomes New Cadet to Sheriff’s Office

Hardin County Sheriff Welcomes New Cadet to Sheriff’s Office

Hardin County Sheriff's Office Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart welcomed Cadet Braiden Zapp Sheriff's Office team last week. A Hardin County resident, Cadet Zapp is a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, where he completed the Criminal Justice Program. He takes the next major step in his career today by joining the Ohio Basic Police Officer Training Academy at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. Cadet Zapp's anticipated graduation date is January 15, 2027.

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CSX Railroad to Close Several Crossings for Repairs in Kenton

CSX Railroad will be repairing several crossings in the city beginning today. Work is expected to start today at crossings on Detroit, Leighton, and Franklin Streets. They will be closed while important upgrades are completed. The work is expected to last 5 to 6 days. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and be ready for a few detours.

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Van Wert County Crash Claims Life of 19-Year-Old

Tully Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 21, 2026, at approximately 9:04 A.M. on US-30 and State Route 49 in Van Wert County. A 2010 Toyota Corolla was being driven southbound on State Route 49 by Kaci Rae Sentelik, age 19, of Payne. A 2006 Western Star 4900 was being driven westbound on US-30 by Gavin Brady Smith, age 24, of Quincy, MI. Sentelik stopped for […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Dolores Annabelle Warmbrod

Dolores Annabelle Warmbrod, 91, of Kenton, passed away August 21, 2026. She was born in Kenton, OH, May 1, 1935, to John and Dorothy (Gerlach) Sprang. In March 1953, she married Russell Warmbrod and he preceded her in death. Dolores is survived by her son; Nelson (Vickie) Warmbrod, her daughters; Jolene (Bruce) Marshall, and Gail (Mark) Hoffman, brothers; Russell (Ann) Sprang, Dale (Mary) Sprang, Jim (Pam) Sprang, Dennis (Cheryl) Sprang, Sisters; Norma (Greg deceased) Herzog, and Jill (Fredrick) Schmidt, grandchildren […]

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United Way of Hardin County Kicks Off Campaign with Day of Caring

Kyleigh Nau – volunteers at Day of Caring KENTON, OH — August 24, 2026 — United Way of Hardin County launched its annual campaign with a successful Day of Caring, held August 21 and 22. The two-day volunteer effort brought together 40 community volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to support local organizations and make a lasting impact throughout Hardin County. Volunteers worked on projects at the Hardin County YMCA, Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Lake of Lights, and Hardin County Council […]

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Hardin County Road Reopening and Closure Announced

Hardin County Engineer's Office announced a road re-opening and a road closing. Township Road 85, between State Route 701 and County Road 60, has now reopened. As of this morning, County Road 190, between Township Roads 245 and 255, closed for 45 days for a bridge replacement project.

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Two Arrested Following Dispute in Union County

Two people were arrested after an incident Sunday night in Union County. According to the Daily Media report from the Union County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 18,000 block of Poling Road after receiving a report about a dispute. After further investigation, deputies, along with officers from the Marysville Division of Police, responded to a business in the 500 block of Coleman's Crossing in Marysville to continue the investigation. As a result, 21-year-old Shyanne Ennis […]

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Obituary for William R Woolley

William R WoolleyNovember 2, 1936 - August 17, 2026 William R. Woolley, age 89, of Dunkirk, passed away August 17, 2026, at his residence. He was born November 2, 1936, to the late William Lee and Della Lou (Musgrave) Woolley. Bill married Nancy (Lehman) Woods, and they later divorced. He then married Nola June Ard, and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2025.He is survived by his four daughters, Kim (Brian Martin) Camper of Forest, Danielle (Travis McBride) Burd […]

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Obituary for Martha J. Cramer

Martha J. CramerJuly 13, 1929 - August 19, 2026 Martha J. Cramer, age 97, of Forest, passed away August 19, 2026 surrounded by her family, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio. She was born July 13, 1929, to the late Floyd L. and Jessie M. (McKinley) Simpson. Martha married Jack W. Cramer on August 25, 1956, and he preceded her in death on February 2, 2018. Martha is survived by her children, Kenneth (Francine Murtaugh) Cramer Sr. of Arizona, […]

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