A burglary was reported to Kenton police on Wednesday. According to the report, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of South Main Street to investigate. It was discovered that a firearm was stolen. A 28 year old woman, of Kenton, and a 51 year old man from Lima were listed as suspects, but they have not yet been charged. The incident remains under investigation.
A Kenton man was arrested on a warrant early Thursday morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 32 year old Matthew Kennedy was arrested on the warrant out of Union City, Ohio. The Daily Log Sheet at the police department showed that Kennedy was walking on Bales Road when he was located and taken into custody.
OhioMeansJobs Hardin County will be hosting a Job Fair and Hiring Expo on Wednesday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. Over 30 employers, agencies and education providers will be on site and hiring full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. Job seekers should bring resumes and dress for on-the-spot interviews.
BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University will host the annual Riley Creek Festival from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Sommer Center. Free and open to the public, the festival will feature block-party-style events including: family-friendly inflatables, games and a Kona Ice truck. With the theme “Ducks in Space,” the event will conclude with the traditional rubber duck race on Riley Creek starting at 4 p.m. Rubber ducks will be sold for $1 each, with proceeds to benefit the […]
Dominion Energy Ohio, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is holding Preparedness Day on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Chief’s Supermarket, 890 South Cable Road, Lima. The goal is teaching participants the importance of being “Red Cross Ready” in the event of a disaster. Red Cross and Dominion Energy volunteers will distribute first aid kits between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., or until supplies are exhausted. Trained Red Cross and Dominion Energy volunteers will administer a five-minute pre-test and […]
The Kenton Hardin Health Department will host an Immunization Clinic for Riverdale students on Monday April 22. The hours will be from 1 until 4pm. The clinic is being held for Riverdale students only to meet their immunization requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Call the Health Department at 419-673-6230 to make an appointment on that day and give insurance information. Seniors who are 17 need a note from a parent giving permission to get the […]
All Hardin County Retired Teachers are invited to attend the Friday, April 12, luncheon meeting held at noon at the Ridgeway Church of Christ. The gathering will begin with a luncheon at noon. A business meeting will follow which will include discussion and planning for the 50th Anniversary celebration for the Hardin Co. Retired Teachers Association. Attendees are asked to bring donations for God’s Lifeline which is established in Mt. Victory. Non perishable items such as […]
A Cardington man was arrested this week after authorities in Union County were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle. According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, deputies and units from the Ohio State Patrol were sent to the area of U.S. 33 near Brock Road to investigate. It was determined that 33 year old Robert L. Arn had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Marion County. He was […]
The Bellefontaine Police Department is searching for a suspect who was seen on video attempting to break into vehicles in that city. The incident occurred Wednesday in the area of Whispering Pines and Township Road 179. Anyone with information, is asked to call the Bellefontaine Police Department at 937-599-1010.
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