Republican State Representative Jon Cross filed today for re-election at the Hancock County Board of Elections. Cross is seeking to win his fourth and final term as representative of the 83rd District, which includes Hancock and Hardin Counties and part of Logan County. In a release, Cross touted his achievements in the first three terms and stated that he is looking forward to continuing to be the voice for constituents […]
Multiple vehicles have been broken into throughout Logan County over the past few days. Thefts occurred to vehicles that were unlocked and had items in plain sight. If you have any information or camera footage that may be of assistance, contact the office at (937) 592- 5731. Residents are advised to not leave items of value in plain view, do not leave doors unlocked and keys in the vehicle.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced that more than $16.7 million has been awarded for 14 infrastructure projects across the state. The grants are being awarded as part of H2Ohio, an initiative to improve Ohio’s water quality and provide increased access to clean, reliable drinking water. In our region in the latest round of funding, the City of Findlay will receive two million dollars for Springlake sanitary sewer upgrades. The project […]
The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library is teaming with the Positivity Challenge group to present a guide to all the best Christmas light displays in the area. Between now and December 10th, they will collect addresses of those displays. On December 13th, the library will publish an organized list to follow. Follow a link on the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library Facebook page to submit your favorite […]
Marion Felder, age 39- Toledo, Ohio From Marion Police Department release: On 12/3/23, we received information that Marion Felder was believed to be in a grey Dodge Challenger. Felder had an active warrant through the U.S. Marshals for a Probation Violation. Patrol officers began checking our new Flock Camera system for the vehicle and quickly located it. They were able to obtain the plate from the Flock pictures and began […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, announced the official launch of the Governor’s Merit Scholarship Program. The Governor’s Merit Scholarship was included in the most recent state budget in an effort to increase the number of high-achieving high school graduates who remain in Ohio for college. A total of $20 million was appropriated for the first year of the program, which is open […]
The Forest-Jackson Public Library continues to accept bids for its online basket auction. There are 60 baskets that were donated by area businesses. Online bids will be accepted now until 11:59pm Friday December 8. Only onsite bids will be accepted on Saturday December 9. You can view the baskets and place a bid by following a link on the Forest-Jackson Public Library Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064343483386
Christopher Washburn A man was arrested following a domestic disturbance in Kenton Sunday morning. According to information on the Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, officers were dispatched to Forest Court Apartments at just before nine Sunday morning after receiving a report about a domestic dispute at the complex. 24 year old Christopher Washburn was arrested at the scene. He is being held on a charge of domestic violence.
Comments requested by Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 LIMA, Ohio (Dec. 4, 2023) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects: HARDIN COUNTY County Roads 175, 190, 209, & 265 resurfacing (PID: 111471)The Hardin County Engineer, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, is proposing to resurface […]