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IRS Warns Taxpayers to Beware of tax Time Scams

WASHINGTON — As the April filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams where aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money or personal information. Phone scams or “vishing” (voice phishing) continue to pose a major threat. The scam has cost thousands of people millions of dollars in recent years, and the IRS continues to see variations on these aggressive calling schemes. Phone scams again made the […]

March 21, 2019 42

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Kenton Tree Commission Giving Away 150 Seedlings

The Kenton Tree Commission is purchasing 150 seedlings through the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District. As part of Arbor Day celebration in April, the Red Oak, Sugar Maple and Whitespire Birch are free for residents within the City of Kenton. Through this program, the city is able to replace some of the many trees that have been removed. If you would to have one or more trees, call the Kenton Municipal Building at 419-674-4850 by this […]

March 20, 2019 50

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Donors Urged to Make Appointment for Upcoming Blood Drives

Eligible blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urged to give blood through the American Red Cross now to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients this spring. Make an appointment to help save lives now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Two blood drives are coming up on Monday March 25: From 11:30am-5:30pm at Visiting Nurses and Hospice in Ada and […]

March 20, 2019 42

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Ohio Senate Recently Passed Heartbeat Bill

COLUMBUS—State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced the Senate passage of Senate Bill 23, more commonly known as the Heartbeat Bill. The measure would generally prohibit an abortion procedure from being performed if the baby has a detectable heartbeat. "As Americans, the fundamental right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness should be guaranteed to all of our citizens, including those who have yet to be born," said McColley. "As a co-sponsor of this important pro-life legislation, I am proud […]

March 20, 2019 74

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Bluffton Student Art Showcased at 52nd Annual Show

BLUFFTON, Ohio—The Bluffton University art department will present the 52nd Juried Student Exhibition from April 1-May 5 in the Grace Albrecht Gallery in Sauder Visual Arts Center. The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will showcase work created this academic year by students in university art classes or supervised independent studies. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Gregg Luginbuhl Awards, which includes a total of $550 […]

March 20, 2019 60

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EPA Announces Healthy Schools Grant Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new $50-million grant program, the Healthy Schools Grant Program, to expand the Trump Administration’s efforts to protect children where they learn and play. The announcement is part of the President's proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget and supports EPA’s ongoing commitment to evaluate and address risks to children’s health. The program would provide a total of $50 million for schools to identify, prevent, reduce and resolve numerous environmental hazards. […]

March 20, 2019 53

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Lima Man Convicted on Charges Connected to Death of 18 Month Old Boy

A Lima man was convicted on charges connected to the murder of an 18 month old child last year. The Lima News reported that 32 year old Gabriel Salyers was found guilty of murder, three counts of endangering children, one count of domestic violence and one count of possession of drugs. He was found not guilty on the most serious charge of aggravated murder. The jury deliberated for five hours before returning with the verdicts. Allen […]

March 20, 2019 233

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President Trump in Lima Today

President Trump will be paying a visit to Lima today. Hometown Stations received information from the White House Tuesday night that the president's plane will land at the Lima-Allen County Airport around 2 this afternoon. He will then proceed to the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center for a tour of the facility followed by remarks to workers and supporters. The exact route of the motorcade from the airport to the plant is not being released for security reasons. […]

March 20, 2019 88

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Minor Injuries Reported in Two Vehicle Crash

Two vehicles were damaged in a crash that occurred around 3:15 Tuesday afternoon in the 900 block of North Main Street. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 28 year old Jenny Martin, of Ridgeway, attempted to turn right from Forest Road onto Main Street, and her vehicle was struck by a car being driven by 40 year old Paul Massey, of Kenton, who in the process of making a continuous left turn onto Main. Disabling […]

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IRS Warns Taxpayers to Beware of tax Time Scams

Kenton Tree Commission Giving Away 150 Seedlings

Donors Urged to Make Appointment for Upcoming Blood Drives

Ohio Senate Recently Passed Heartbeat Bill

Bluffton Student Art Showcased at 52nd Annual Show

EPA Announces Healthy Schools Grant Program

Lima Man Convicted on Charges Connected to Death of 18 Month Old Boy

President Trump in Lima Today

Minor Injuries Reported in Two Vehicle Crash

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