Columbus Driver Cited After Two-Vehicle Crash at Main and Espy in Kenton

Columbus Driver Cited After Two-Vehicle Crash at Main and Espy in Kenton

A two-vehicle crash occurred at around 7:50 Tuesday morning at the intersection of Main and Espy Streets in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 28-year-old Cristobal Yovani, of Columbus, was driving north on Main and ran a red light at Espy. His car struck a westbound vehicle being operated by 30-year-old Garrett Good, of Forest. Disabling damage occurred to both vehicles, but there were no injuries. Yovani was cited for a red-light violation and for not […]

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Court of Appeals Confirms Marion County Conviction and Life Sentence for Michael Stith

Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office The appellate court upheld the conviction and life sentence of child rapist Michael Stith. The 52-year-old former Prospect resident was convicted and sentenced for raping multiple children over nearly three decades. Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan on Tuesday thanked Ohio’s Third District Court of Appeals for upholding the conviction and life sentence of child rapist Michael Stith, 52, formerly of Centerville Green Camp Road in Prospect, Ohio. According to a release from the Marion […]

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City of Lima Launches ‘Slow Down Lima’ Back-to-School Safety Campaign

As students prepare to head back to school, the City of Lima is launching Slow Down Lima. The campaign combines education, neighborhood engagement, public service announcements, yard signs, and targeted messaging to encourage drivers to slow down and be more aware of the people around them. City officials are asking Lima residents to display a Slow Down Lima sign, in the hopes of catching a driver's attention. Residents can request a free sign on the limaohio.gov website.

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Alger Mayor Provides Update on Dollar General Project

Dollar General in Alger is still coming to the village. Alger Mayor Von Summa said the process has slowed, but it's still on track. He said the project slowed because the company moved away from its original contractor and had to start over. Mayor Summa did not speculate as to an exact date for opening, but he does not believe it will be this year. The full video of last night's council meeting can be viewed here.

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Two Injured in Separate U.S. 23 Crashes in Marion County

One crash led to another on US 23 in Marion County early Monday morning. According to the reports from the Ohio State Highway Parol, 48-year-old Flint Fox, of Fostoria, lost control of his vehicle while driving south on 23. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the road twice, each time striking the guardrail, before ending up back on the road where it struck a concrete jersey barrier on the left side of the road. Disabling damage occurred to […]

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Kenton’s National Night Out Set for This Evening

Kenton Police Department Kenton's National Night Out is all set for this evening. Activities will take place from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Kenton Municipal Pool, and swimming is $2 per person. Local first responders participating are the Kenton Police Department,Kenton Fire Department, Hardin County Sheriff's Office, and BKP Ambulance District. The Hawaiian themed Luau event will feature an evening of fun, food, and community that is designed to strengthen the relationship between first responders and the families they […]

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Kenton Lions Club Raffle Features $1,000 Grand Prize

Kenton Lions Club Kenton Lions Club members are still selling Cash Raffle tickets. The first prize is $1000 and the second is $500. The drawing will be during the Kenton Historic Courthouse District Summer Concert Series on August 22, which will be a Billy Joel and Elton John tribute night. Kenton Lions will operate the beer garden from 6:00 until 9:00 that evening.

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Upper Scioto Valley Marching Band RAM Card Fundraiser Begins August 10

Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Department The Upper Scioto Valley Marching Band’s RAM Card fundraiser will take place from August 10-21. When you purchase one RAM Card for $10, you gain access to discounts at 25 businesses. This can save you hundreds of dollars a year. Purchasing a RAM Card helps support the USV band, as well as local businesses. To purchase a RAM Card, you can message them on Facebook at Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Department or contact […]

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Make A Bouquet U-Pick Flower Farm to Honor Educational Staff with Bouquet Giveaway

You can vote now for your favorite teacher or school staff member to receive a free large back-to-school bouquet on their first day back to school from Make A Bouquet U-Pick Flower Farm in Arlington. Eligible school districts include schools in Findlay, Kenton, Carey, Upper Sandusky, Hardin Northern, Riverdale, Arlington, Liberty Benton, Bluffton, Ada, Van Buren, McComb, and Cory Rawson. Staff from other schools in these areas, such as preschools and private schools, are also eligible. One teacher will be […]

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