The Marion County Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. 14 year old Isaac R. Mayse has been missing since March 18. He was last seen wearing white shoes, dark pants, black shirt and a blue and grey coat. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 740-387-2525.
Kenton City Council is scheduled to meet tonight. Under new business, an ordinance providing for additional appropriations for 2019 for the city of Kenton will be on first reading. Council will also go into closed session to discuss labor negotiations. The meeting will start at 7 this evening in the Kenton City Building.
Hardin Northern FFA members wrapped up their winter contest season this past weekend after competing at the state contest in Columbus. The chapter ran two teams this winter, Wildlife and General Livestock. The Wildlife team consisted of Cassidy Crooks, Camryn Earylwine and Ginnie Mills, all senior members of the chapter. This team competed at three contests this season which helped them gain more knowledge on Wildlife throughout the contest season. The team finished their season placing 52nd out of 72 […]
The cost of operations regarding snow and ice on state highways within Hardin County was cheaper than last year. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the total cost from November of 2018 to the present was $644,855, compared to $828,313 last year. This winter, 3007 tons of salt was used, which is about half as last year. Crews used 27,940 gallons of de-icer, which was slightly more than last season. The total cost of operations […]
The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County rose 16 cents from last Monday. AAA reported the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas was $2.49 today, compared to $2.33 last week. The cheapest price in our region to start the week is in Hancock County at $2.46 a gallon. The most expensive is in Marion County at $2.64 a gallon. The statewide average is at $2.49 a gallon, and the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after Attorney General William Barr submitted a letter to Congress summarizing the findings of the Mueller investigation. “After two years, 19 lawyers, approximately 40 FBI agents, 2,800 subpoenas, 500 search warrants executed, 500 witness interviews, and $25 million, the Mueller investigation has at long last reached its conclusion. After an exhaustive investigation, it’s now abundantly clear that there was no collusion between the Russian government and the Trump […]
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio –Ohio Hi-Point Career Center recently announced the career center’s Superintendent’s List, Honor Roll and half-day Honor Roll for the third nine weeks. To be eligible for the Superintendent’s List students must receive all A’s, while Honor Roll students must receive letter grades of B or better. The Superintendent’s List recipients are as follows: Bellefontaine High School Dashae Rogan, Rebecca Wampler, Brianna Workman Benjamin Logan High School Kiarra Coats, Summer Dow, Abbigail Hamilton, Garrett Horsley Graham High School Adrian […]
A Kenton man is facing charges following an incident over the weekend. According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West Railroad Street in reference to a possible burglary in progress. After an investigation, officers determined that no burglary occurred and suspected that the caller may be under the influence of drugs. The Kenton Fire Department was requested at the scene for an evaluation, and it was determined that the […]
A Kenton man was charged with endangering children following an incident reported to Kenton police on Saturday. According to the report, officers were dispatched to the Kenton Elementary School to investigate a report of an assault on a child. 32 year old Joshua Petty was charged following an investigation. The 12 year old victim suffered apparent minor injuries.
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.