Juveniles Face Charges in Hancock County After High-Speed Pursuit

Juveniles Face Charges in Hancock County After High-Speed Pursuit

The Findlay Police Department reported a pursuit early this morning. A little after midnight, a traffic stop was attempted on a 2018 Gray Jeep Renegade at the intersection of Tiffin Avenue and N. Blanchard Street. The vehicle failed to stop and ran several traffic signs and traffic lights thought out the east side of town reaching speeds of 50mph. According to the report, the vehicle then reached Tiffin Avenue and proceeded eastbound out of town reaching speeds of 115mph. The […]

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Service Announcement for Doris V. (Kissling) Harbison

A Celebration of Life for Doris V. (Kissling) Harbison will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the lower level of the Kenton Moose. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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MLJ Library Hosting Puzzle Swap Event Saturday in Kenton

Mary Lou Johnson - Hardin County District Library The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is hosting a Puzzle Swap event this Saturday, June 6. Between 11:30AM and 12:30PM on Saturday, you can pick out free puzzles. You can bring in gently used puzzles today through Friday for an early entry ticket. The library is located at 325 East Columbus Street in Kenton.

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Kenton Police Bringing Back Youth Rock Hunt This Summer

Kenton Police Department is bringing back one of their favorite community activities. The Youth Rock Hunt will be returning this summer. You can visit the Kenton Police Department Facebook page for the first clues and locations once the rocks have officially been hidden. Yankee's Dairy Queen is once again sponsoring ice cream tokens for the lucky rock hunters.

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Kenton Rotary to Host Beer Garden During 70’s Night Concert

Kenton Historic Courthouse District Kenton Rotary Club is hosting a Beer Garden on June 13 as part of the Kenton Historic Courthouse District's 2026 Summer Concert Series. The Beer Garden will open at 5:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Downtown Kenton Courthouse Square. The 70's Night theme will feature DJ Joe Pine and Whole In One Professional Dance Company. There will be activities such as Name That Tune and Lip-Sync Battle, and you are encouraged […]

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Sidney Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Early Sunday Morning Crash

The Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury traffic crash that occurred on W. Michigan Street just east of Interstate 75 in the city of Sidney. The crash occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:35 A.M. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2026 Hyundai Kona, operated by James Key of New Concord, Kentucky, was stopped and attempting to enter the roadway from the Speedway gas station parking lot. The Hyundai entered W. Michigan […]

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Roundabout Construction Begins Tomorrow at U.S. 33 and SR 274 Intersection in Logan County

The first phase of major construction for the safety improvement project at the intersection of U.S. 33 and State Route 274 in Logan County will begin tomorrow. Contractors for the Ohio Department of Transportation will be constructing a single lane roundabout at the junction of U.S. 33 and SR 274. Starting Tuesday morning, crews will be working to close SR 274, between SR 235 and SR 117. The closure will be in effect for approximately 150 days. The project was […]

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Caledonia Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on State Route 309 in Marion County

Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on May 29, 2026, at approximately 5:28 PM, on State Route 309 near milepost 21 in Claridon Township, Marion County. The crash involved a black 2012 Hyundai Elantra driven by 19-year-old Eva J. Moran, of Caledonia, a white 2013 GMC Acadia driven by 19-year-old Nathaniel R. Blankenship, of Marion, and a black 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 23-year-old Dalila Zamudio, […]

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Single-Vehicle Crash in Hancock County Claims Life of Kenton Man

A Kenton man died Friday evening following a single-vehicle crash in Hancock County. According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at approximately 5:55 p.m. on May 29 to a crash on State Route 613 near Township Road 231 in Allen Township. Investigators said a 2002 International truck driven by 36-year-old Michael Davis of Kenton was traveling westbound on SR 613 when the vehicle traveled into the eastbound lanes before veering off the right side of the roadway. The […]

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