Some residents in Ada are under a boil water advisory. The advisory affects residents in from 900 to 1012 South Main Street in the village. There was a line pressure drop on Tuesday due to a water line break. As a precaution, the advisory in in effect. Residents impacted should boil the water before consuming. The advisory will be in effect until further notice.
The Hall of Justice in Lima was evacuated Wednesday due to a bomb threat. Hometown Stations reported that that the threat was made to the section that houses municipal court and the police department. Lima Police Chief Kevin Martin said that all non-essential personnel were evacuated from the building for a little over an hour Wednesday morning. The Allen County Bomb Squad searched the building, but nothing was found, and the threat was deemed non-credible. The […]
Ruth Jones, 71 of Findlay formerly of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born on August 17, 1947 in Kenton to the late Orville Lloyd and Crystal Dodds. Ruth married Larry A. Jones and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannette (David) Altvater of Fostoria, daughter-in-law, Jody Jones of Findlay, sisters; Sandy Kaylor, Sue (Pete) Dickinson, Joyce (Ron) Rogers all of Kenton, brother-in-law, Tom Wilcox, grandchildren: […]
This past crop season was a good year for soybean production across the state. The weather cooperated and yields were high. However with the lower soybean prices, intensive management practices become more important to produce a successful crop. Several OSU Extension state specialists will be spending the day on Thursday, February 21 in Hardin County to share information with farmers in a small group hands-on workshop being held at the OSU Extension office, 1021 W Lima Street in Kenton. The […]
The Wyandot County Sheriff's Office released its activity report for the month of January. One person was killed in a crash, and five people were injured in 3 separate crashes. 28 adults were arrested on felony charges during the month. 23 new concealed carry permits were issued, 13 were renewed and 1 was suspended. 163 complaints were investigated in the month of January.
A student at Bellefontaine Middle School has been accused of threatening to shoot up the school. WPKO Radio reported that police in Bellefontaine arrested a 14 year old student Tuesday, and he allegedly admitted to making the threat. Other students reported the threat and identified the 14 year old. He is being held in the Logan County Juvenile Detention Center on a charge of inducing panic.
911 Cellular Service in Ridgeway/Mt. Victory area is sporadic and might not connect. Use 419-673-1268. The Sheriff's Office is working with Verizon Wireless to fix the issue. Instructions: Dial 419-673-1268 for all calls at this time.
Some residents in Ada are under a boil water advisory. The advisory affects residents in from 900 to 1012 South Main Street in the village. There was a line pressure drop on Tuesday due to a water line break. As a precaution, the advisory in in effect. Residents impacted should boil the water before consuming. The advisory will be in effect until further notice.
A student at Bellefontaine Middle School has been accused of threatening to shoot up the school. WPKO Radio reported that police in Bellefontaine arrested a 14 year old student Tuesday, and he allegedly admitted to making the threat. Other students reported the threat and identified the 14 year old. He is being held in the Logan County Juvenile Detention Center on a charge of inducing panic.
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