Theft of Money Under Investigation
A theft was reported to Kenton police over the weekend. According to the report, a Kenton woman told officers a named suspect stole $660 from her. A 16 year old Kenton boy was charged with theft.
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Kenton School Board Meets Tonight
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet tonight. Mostly personnel matters are on the agenda. Also, the Board will vote on two money issues, one on whether to approve a bid for over $55,700 for roof repair at the Kenton Middle School and a bid for over $57,000 for brickwork at the Middle School. The meeting will start at 7 this evening at the Kenton Elementary School.
New State Wildlife Officer Assigned to Hancock County
FINDLAY, OH – Antoinette Jolliff, 26, of Cardington, Ohio will be assigned as the new state wildlife officer in Hancock County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Jolliff is one of 10 new wildlife officer cadets who have been undergoing extensive training and were sworn in as commissioned state wildlife officers during ceremonies on March 15 in Columbus. Besides the 17-week Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training, the cadets had eight weeks of specialized […]
Residents Encouraged to Report SSA Fraud Cases
If you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against Social Security, those incidents should be reported. The Social Security Administration's Ohio Inspector General Fraud Hotline takes reports of alleged fraud, waste, or abuse. Reporting is easy, safe, and secure. You can reach the office by internet, phone, mail, or fax. The telephone number is 1-800-269-0271 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The fax number is 410-597-0118. Or you can […]
Groveport Man Arrested on Union County Warrant
A Groveport man was arrested in Hardin County Thursday on a warrant from Union County. According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, a deputy from Union County met with a Hardin County deputy Thursday evening and took custody of 37 year old Andre J. Burke on the outstanding arrest warrant. Burke was then transported to the Marysville Police Department and released after posting bond.
OSP Cruiser Struck by Semi; Motorists to Remember to Move Over or Slow Down
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to remember to Move Over or Slow Down. That after a trooper's cruiser was struck by a semi this morning along Interstate 77 near Marietta while conducting a traffic stop. The trooper was transported by air to Grant Medical Center in Columbus with non-life threatening injuries. Two others involved were transported to a local hospital in Marietta. Ohio law requires drivers to move over or slow down and proceed […]
Marysville Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
A Marysville man was arrested following a domestic disturbance call Thursday night. According to the Union County Sheriff's Office Daily Media Release, deputies were dispatched to the 11,000 block of Rausch Road to investigate the domestic dispute between and husband and wife. After further investigation, 41 year old Joshua L. Stevens was arrested for domestic violence and transported to the Tri County Regional Jail.
Ohio Department of Education Holding Town Hall Meeting
The Ohio Department of Education is developing recommendations to improve educational experiences and outcomes for students with disabilities in Ohio. The agency is calling on parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, foster parents, family members and advocates to assist in developing those recommendations. Their asking everyone to attend a family town hall meeting in the region. That will be held Thursday March 28 from 6 until 7:30pm at the Findlay Inn, located at 200 East Main Street in Findlay. […]
Kenton Man Sentenced in Common Pleas Court
A Kenton man was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to the documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Gideon J. Wright was placed on five years community control with conditions on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, trafficking in cocaine in the vicinity of a school or juvenile, trafficking in cocaine, possession of heroin and attempted tampering with evidence. The case was heard by Judge Scott Barrett.
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