The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers will conduct an OVI checkpoint in Auglaize County tomorrow evening. The exact location of the checkpoint will be announced Saturday morning. Funded by federal grant funds, the checkpoint is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
Pictured left to right: Jake Abbott- OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital Advisor of Pharmacy Services, Olivia Weiss- OhioHealth Media and Public Relations Senior Consultant, and Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart. Anti-rejection infusions can now be done at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton. That service greatly benefits Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart who had a liver transplant three years ago and a kidney transplant two years ago, “Some of my anti-rejection medicine is done via infusion, and I’ve been traveling back […]
Kenton Police Department The Kenton Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff's Office are holding a Cops and Bobbers youth fishing day this Sunday, August 30. It will take place from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at France Lake in Kenton. Youth under 18 do not need a fishing license, and children must be accompanied by an adult the entire time. You can bring your own fishing gear and bait, but they will be supplied if you don't have them.
Photo credit: Wendy Weichenthal, Marion Technical CollegeAn Anatomy and Physiology class meets in the lab on the first day of fall semester. Marion- For eight straight semesters, Marion Technical College has seen enrollment growth, reaching 4,141 students this fall—the highest enrollment in the college’s 56-year history. “Every one of those students has a different goal, but they’re all taking a step toward a better future,” said Amy Adams, executive vice president of Marion Tech. “Our job is to make that […]
City of Kenton crews will be resurfacing several streets beginning next week. They include Clover Lane Drive from Lark Lane to Lark Lane, Lark Lane from Silver Street to East Pattison Avenue, Scioto Street from East Franklin Street to the corporation limit and Scott Avenue from West Lima Street to West Carey Street. Milling will take place on Tuesday, September 1, and paving is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3. No Parking Signs will be posted in […]
Union Twp – On August 28, 2026, at approximately 3:34 A.M., the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial vehicle crash on IR 75 near milepost 144, Union Township, Hancock County. Cory C. Holzhauer, age 32, from Vermilion, Ohio was southbound on IR 75 driving a 2011 Volvo semi. Mr. Holzhauer drove off the right side of the road, drove back onto the roadway, and overturned. He suffered minor injuries and was […]
Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan announced Thursday that he will seek the death penalty against Donald Alan Adams following a Grand Jury indictment on multiple counts of aggravated murder and related felonies. The 41-year-old Adams was arrested by officers from the Delaware Police Department in connection to the stabbing that occurred in the 1800 block of Twin Lakes Drive in Marion on August 19. 31-year-old Taylor Rae Coleman was found dead from stab wounds at the scene, and another stabbing […]
BLUFFTON, Ohio — In his State of the University address, Bluffton University President Dr. Alex Sider challenged the university community to look beyond where Bluffton has been and consider what kind of university and what kind of people it is becoming. He introduced “Reinvest, Reinvent, Reimagine,” as the organizing framework for Bluffton’s next five years and emphasized the importance of remaining grounded in the university’s historic mission while adapting to a changing world. “What kind of university are we becoming? […]
Kenton City Schools30 Years of ServiceShana Stout, Deb Bartlett, Stephanie Magula, Ryan Collins, Beth Harshfield, Lisa Cochensparger. Several Kenton City School staff members were recognized for their milestone years of service. Among them were Sharon Martin for 45 years and Brent Fackler for 40 years of service. The recognition was part of the school's annual convocation this week. To see all of the staff members who were honored and more pictures from the ceremony, please click here.
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