State-Ranked Titans Overwhelm Wildcats

The state-ranked Ottawa-Glandorf Titans overwhelmed the Kenton Wildcats, taking a 72-43 Western Buckeye League victory Friday night. The Titans, ranked fifth in the latest state poll, improve to 15-2 overall and remain atop the WBL with a 7-0 conference mark. The Wildcats are now 11-6 overall and 1-6 in loop play. Ottawa-Glandorf knocked down nine three-pointers and placed nine players in the scoring column, led by Owen Hiegl's 19 points. Brennan Blevins added 15 points while Ben Westrick finished with […]

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Roll Over Crash Reported on Carrol Street

Emergency crews are on the scene of a rollover crash. This occurred on Carrol Street at Glendale Street in Kenton. BKP and the Kenton Fire Department are assisting at the scene. The Kenton Police Department is conducting the investigation. No other details are available at this time.

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Richwood Man Arrested; Facing Drug Charges

On Friday morning, February 8, 2019, detectives from the Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement (M.A.D.E.) Task Force, deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, officers from the Richwood Police Department, and the Marysville Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) served a search warrant at 107 Forrest Lane in Richwood. The search warrant is the result of a two-month investigation into alleged drug trafficking that was occurring at the Forrest Lane Apartment. Investigators located a firearm, cash, drugs, and drug paraphernalia in the […]

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Suspect Being Sought in Arlington Bank ATM Vandalism

A vandalism occurred Thursday morning at the Arlington First Federal Bank. According to a release from the Hancock County Sheriff's office, an unknown subject trespassed on bank property armed with a handgun and shot the exterior automated teller machine (ATM) at the bank. A picture of the suspect was captured on a surveillance camera. He appears to be dressed in a gray hooded sweatshirt with dark colored sweatpants. If you are able to identify the subject or […]

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Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Forest

A Boil Water Advisory that was in effect for some residents in Forest has been lifted. The advisory was in effect for residents on Wells Road and Gage Street in the village. Water was interrupted while a water leak was repaired earlier this week. Service was restored in about an hour, but the advisory was necessary for the affected residents. Again the advisory for Wells Road and Gage Street in Forest has been lifted as of […]

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Ohio Hi-Point HOSA Students Advance to State Competition

(Photo Identification L-R: HOSA State qualifiers from the Allied Health and Nursing satellite program include Orlando Marcos, Bailie Clark, Peyton Preston, Kylie Allmon.) BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Several students from Ohio Hi-Point’s Allied Health and Nursing programs advanced to the HOSA State Leadership Conference after competing at the regional level. Students competed in a variety of event categories including: Medical Law and Ethics, Medical Math, Human Growth and Development, Knowledge Bowl, Biomedical Debate Team, Nursing Assisting, and Pathophysiology and Physical Therapy […]

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Bellefontaine Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

A Bellefontaine woman was arrested on a warrant Thursday at her residence. WPKO Radio reported that 43 year old Tammy Rice was taken into custody on a warrant for two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine. Following an investigation by the Logan County Joint Drug Task Force, Rice is suspected of trafficking methamphetamine from her apartment. She is being held at the Logan County Jail.

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Spaces Available to Become a Certified Youth Fishing Instructor

FINDLAY, OH – Any adult, group, or conservation club who has an interest in taking kids fishing should consider becoming a certified Passport to Fishing instructor, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). A certification course is being offered on Wednesday, March 20 at the ODNR Division of Wildlife District Two Office, located at 952 Lima Ave, Findlay 45840. Passport to Fishing is a one-day instructor training program that qualifies individuals to become ODNR Division of Wildlife certified […]

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Obituaries

Karen Sue Kidd

Karen Sue Kidd age 75 of Dunkirk, died at Blanchard Valley Hospital on Thursday February 7, 2019. She was born August 26, 1942 to the late Clyde and Betty (Kreen) Coppes. She married Daniel J. Kidd Sr. on May 6, 1961 and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2002. She is survived by their children Debby Sue (David Sr.) Reigle, Arlington, James (Rebecca) Kidd, Wapakoneta, 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, a brother Larry (Carolyn) Coppes, McComb, twin […]

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