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. […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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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Toledo Woman Facing Drug Charge

A Toledo woman is facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Kenton Tuesday morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers observed indicators of drug possession after they stopped the car for a traffic violation. The vehicle was searched and possible ecstasy was seized. The driver, 19 year old DeMarje McCalebb, was cited for possession of drugs as well as for driving under a license forfeiture suspension.

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Commissioners Hear About Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Hardin County Commissioners were briefed on activities connected to Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Job and Family Services Director John Folk and several staff members said they will be wearing blue fleece jackets and will clean a park or two to help make them safe for children. They invited other agencies to assist as well. Folk also noted that State Representative Jon Cross was in his department and met with staff. The State of Ohio […]

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KES Teacher Awarded Flag of Inspiration

A Kenton Elementary School 6th grade teacher has been awarded the Flag of Inspiration. Brooke Purcell was nominated by a colleague who called her a true asset to the 6th grade team. Purcell goes above and beyond each and every day to support the students and her fellow staff members. She maintains a positive attitude even on difficult days. The colleague said Purcell is a role model for students and is a true inspiration who always […]

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Learning Circle for Women Farmland Owners Scheduled

A Women for the Land Conservation Learning Circle has been scheduled for Thursday March 28. According to a release from the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District, women farmland owners, conservation and agriculture professionals will have a free conversation about how to implement and the benefits of pollinator habitats on your land. The Learning Circle will be held from 9am to 3pm on March 28 at Pahl's Farm Market, located on State Highway 54 in Upper Sandusky. […]

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Bluffton Spanish Professor to Provide Insights from Cuba Experience

Emily Buckell, assistant professor of Spanish at Bluffton University, will present the colloquium, “Cuba – Cuban, Caribbean or Latin?,” at 4 p.m. on Friday March 29 in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall. During the presentation, Buckell will elaborate on her trip to Cuba in July 2018. She will discuss the linguistic and phonetic characteristics of the Cuban language as well as her observations of Cuban culture. She will compare her observations to her experiences of the Caribbean and Latin […]

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