Kenton Senior Hayden Hicks signed his letter of intent to continue his soccer and academic career at U.N.O.H. Hicks became the all time leader goal scorer in Kenton Soccer history in his four years with the program and was a part of the most successful seasons in Kenton Soccer History. The team congratulated Hicks and wished him luck at the next level. They added that he will truly be missed on the field.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 27 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 500 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 27 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS OHC001-005-015-017-021-023-025-027-033-035-041-043-045-047-049- 057-061-063-065-071-073-075-077-083-089-091-093-095-097-101-103- 109-113-117-123-129-131-135-139-141-143-147-149-153-159-165-169- 173-175-150200- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0027.190314T2100Z-190315T0200Z/ OH . OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS ASHLAND BROWN BUTLER CHAMPAIGN CLARK CLERMONT CLINTON CRAWFORD CUYAHOGA DELAWARE ERIE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN GREENE HAMILTON HANCOCK HARDIN HIGHLAND HOCKING HOLMES HURON KNOX LICKING LOGAN LORAIN LUCAS MADISON MARION […]
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has been advised of a likely scam involving a person receiving a social media message from what seems to be a known friend or contact, inquiring if the recipient had been notified or had received money from "Poker and Mega bonus cash funds." The sender states that the recipient's name and photo was observed on a FedEx delivery list when FedEx came to deliver a "$90,000.00 win package" to the message sender. Upon responding "no" […]
Hardin County EMA Director Jake Burgbacher and the National Weather Service have announced that the storm spotter training class for this evening has been cancelled. Burgbacher said the decision was made due to the threat of severe weather this evening. He said they didn't want anyone to be out and put themselves in harms way. He added that the training class will be rescheduled. In the event of severe weather, Burgbacher said if and when it is […]
The 2019 campaign of United Way of Hardin County came up short of its goal, but not because of a lack of effort. At the Annual Meeting held this morning, it was announced that just over $188,500 was pledged. The goal was $220,000. Executive Director Darlene Foreman said the 21 partner agencies will be receiving their share of just over $155,000. The first payment should be sent out Friday. Several industries, including Honda of America and McCullough […]
A Ridgeway man was among two people injured in a crash that occurred this morning on State Route 347 in Logan County. WPKO Radio reported that 32 year old John Payer was driving a car on 347 and a pickup being operated by 21 year old Austin Ehrman, of Columbus, was traveling in the opposite direction. One of the vehicles went left of center causing a collision. Troopers from the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Patrol have […]
Marion, Ohio — Sharon Putney, a student at Marion Technical College, has been named a 2019 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. New Century Transfer Pathway Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Over 2,000 students were nominated from more than 1,200 college campuses across the country. Only one New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar is selected from each state. Putney, who graduated […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 14, 2019) – A year after a number of high-profile automated vehicle (AV) incidents, 71 percent of people remain afraid to ride in fully self-driving vehicles, according to AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey. While overall AV sentiment has not yet returned to what it was prior to these incidents (63 percent), AAA believes testing, experience and education will help boost consumer acceptance. “Automated vehicle technology is evolving on a very public stage, and as a result, it […]
A new Treasurer was hired by the Ridgemont School District. It was announced at a special meeting Wednesday evening that Melissa Pollom was hired by the Board of Education. She was given a three year contract to manage the district's finances beginning April 8. Pollom spent the past ten years as Assistant to the Treasurer at Tolles Career and Technical Center. The Board thanked K-12 Business Consulting for assisting with the treasurer search. Pollom will […]
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