The social security number of a Kenton resident was used in a fraudulent manner. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the mother of the 19 year old victim told officers the incident was discovered on a credit report when her son applied for residency at a local apartment complex. The victim is attempting to obtain further information as to the extent of the fraudulent activity. The incident remains under investigation.
Ridgemont FFA was recognized this morning as an Ohio Top 10 Premier Chapter. Advisor Stephanie Jolliff said the selection is based on an application process in which the chapter's top 9 activities were submitted. Ridgemont FFA will now present the activites live at the State Convention in Columbus. That will be held on May 2 and 3. Jolliff noted that Ridgemont competes with all school sizes with over 300 chapters around Ohio. Competition is not divided by […]
Women LEAD will hold their 4th Annual Girls Empowerment Conference Luncheon. This year's keynote presentation will be a celebration of outstanding Hardin County Women Professional's sharing their perspective on life, success, and living passionately. The women featured during the celebration are: Sally Henrick Superintendent Ridgemont Local Schools Ann Hamilton-Donnelly Executive Assistant to the President Ohio Northern University Kate Wingfield Leadership & Personal Coach Wingfield Enterprises Brittany Saxton Owner-Operator 600 Downtown Sherri Haushalter President Robinson Fin Machines, Inc The […]
The Hardin County Commissioners got an update concerning operations at the Hardin Hills facility. Administrator Sharon Huston said the census is at 61. She reported February revenue of $286,436 with expenses at $347,850 for a loss of $61,414 for the month. Huston said the follow-up survey revisit has been completed and Hardin Hills is in full compliance. It was also noted that the Activity Director position has been posted. The Commissioners and Huston then went […]
A new program is designed to help parents, grandparents and caregivers of children between the age of 9-14. Guiding Good Choices encourages communication with the goal to prevent kids from using tobacco, drugs and alcohol. Robin Oates said she is currently speaking with parents, grandparents and caregivers at the Kenton Elementary School. For the complete discussion on the topic of Guiding Good Choices, tune in Public Eye, Saturday morning at 7:30 and Sunday at noon on WKTN.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 21, 2019) – As spring officially begins, families are gearing up for travel adventures with their loved ones. According to a recent AAA Travel survey, nearly 100 million Americans – 4 in 10 U.S. adults – are planning to take a family vacation in 2019, slightly more than last year. Spring and summer road trips will top many families’ vacation plans. .Summer is the most popular season for family travel, with 68 percent of family travelers planning […]
A vehicle struck a tree off of South Wayne Street this afternoon. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office confirms one person was injured and transported to the hospital. It appears the car was traveling east on Espy Street and crossed Wayne where it crashed into the tree. No other information is available at this time.
A man was killed while working on a vehicle in the 12000 block of Township Highway 67 in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the area where the body of Dana Green, of LaRue, was found under the vehicle. The vehicle had been lifted on a jack, and it appeared the vehicle rolled forward and off the jack trapping Green underneath. His death has been ruled as […]
A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for some residents in Forest. Water was shut off for residents on Smith and West Gage Street and for 206 and 301 North Martin Street. The water service was interrupted for several hours Wednesday as part of the ongoing water main project. The Boil Water Advisory is in effect for those residents until further notice.
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