Hardin Northern High School will hold its 2019 commencement on Sunday, May 19, at 2:00 pm in the auditorium. Eight of the 27 graduating seniors have been selected as Honor Court graduates. Each of the students has maintained a grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale and will receive an Honor Court medallion at the commencement. The eight Honor Court students are: .Cassidy Crooks: is the daughter of Ryan Crooks and Emily […]
A 63 year old Marion man was cited for operating a vehicle while under the influence following a crash in Union County Thursday afternoon. According to the report from the Union County Sheriff's Office, James Caldwell lost control of his car while driving west on State Route 347. The vehicle ended up off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail resulting in disabling damage. Caldwell was not injured.
Several vehicles were stolen, and multiple vehicles were broken into in Jerome Township in Union County Thursday. According to a release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, the hardest hit areas include the Dogwood Neighborhood in Jerome Village and the New California Woods and Hills subdivisions. A total of four vehicles were stolen and numerous items were stolen from several vehicles in the area. Almost all of the vehicles that were entered were left unlocked and ignition […]
Flood warnings are in effect for three counties in our region today. Heavy rain that fell Thursday and through the overnight is causing standing water on roadways. Rivers and streams are also rising leading to a flood warning in Allen County until 3:30 this afternoon, Auglaize County until 2:45 and until 10 tonight in Hancock County. The National Weather Service advises motorists to use caution and not drive across flooded roads.
A stretch of road in Kenton will be closed for several hours Saturday evening. According to a release from Safety Service Director Jim Hites, Carroll Street, between Main and Wayne Streets will be closed to through traffic for prom. The closure will begin at 6 Saturday evening.
The Hardin County Commissioners met recently with staff and family members at Hardin Hills to deal with what they termed toxic rumors that the facility is closing. They assured those present that Hardin Hills is not closing. They noted that steps have recently been taken to keep the building updated as possible at the well-built but older building. Architects were brought in to see the feasibility of adding restrooms, a new ice maker is being ordered and more […]
The ReStore Community Center in Ada will be changing its name, and they are asking for the public’s help in choosing it. Robert Kanzig, Executive Director for the Center, said the ReStore name has served them well, but it's time to end the confusion with Habitat for Humanity. The ReStore board wants everyone involved in the center to be part of this process, hence the reason the new name will be decided by a contest. Suggestions are […]
Saturday is the day to dispose of unwanted medications in your household with an event known as Drug Take Day. Four locations will open with drive thru operations from 9-11 Saturday morning. The locations are the Medical Office Parking lot at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, the parking lot of Rite Aid in Ada, the Forest City Building and the Ridgemont school in Mt. Victory. The event offers an opportunity to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription […]
A man from Marion was arrested in Upper Sandusky Thursday night. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to Rosebud's Tavern on a report that a man, identified as Derek E. Moore, became agitated because he was refused service due to his intoxicated state. The employees of the establishment also stated they felt threatened, and Moore left after they called police. Moore was located at TNT Bar, and allegedly provided deputies […]
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