Two vehicles were damaged in a crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 34 year old Susan McGinnis was backing out of a driveway onto Robinson Avenue, and her car was struck by a westbound vehicle being operated by 46 year old Daniel Jaeger. Light to moderate damage occurred to the vehicles. McGinnis was cited for improper backing.
Almost 38,000 AEP Ohio customers had their power restored Monday as crews were able to return to using bucket trucks once the subsided. Of the 76,000 customers who were initially affected at the height of Sunday’s storm, about 20,000 customers currently are without power. Almost 1,000 line, tree, contract and support personnel continue to tackle repairs to the 140 broken poles and spans of wire down across the AEP service territory. As neighborhoods are restored, crews will […]
A search warrant was executed in Marion on Monday, which resulted in the arrest of a Marion man. According to a release, the Marion Metro Drug Enforcement Unit assisted the Marion Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office as the warrant was served at a residence in the 100 block of Sargent Street in Marion. During a search, detectives located 60 grams of heroin, $600 in cash and a loaded handgun. The street value of the drugs is […]
A first degree felony charge was dropped after a St. Marys man accepted a plea deal in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court Monday. The Lima news reported that 24 year old Aaron Kanorr pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. In exchange for the guilty pleas, one count of rape was dismissed. Kanoor was classified as a Tier II Sex Offender, and Judge Frederick Pepple ordered a pre-sentence investigation. A jury trial […]
The Marion Fire Department is asking for assistance in locating a suspect who is suspected of setting a fire in the city earlier this month at 680 Silver Street. Witnesses describe the suspect as a white male, thin build, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall. He was wearing a red coat, black hat and blue jeans. He was driving a black possibly Dodge Avenger car that was seen speeding away from the scene just prior to the […]
BLUFFTON, Ohio—Senior artists and graphic designers from Bluffton University will showcase their most prominent work in their combined exhibit titled “6:1 Six Artists, One Show.” Rebecca Baden, Bowling Green, Ohio; Becky Boban, Madison, Ohio; Brista Drake, Richwood, Ohio; Cara Echols, New Bremen, Ohio; Emily Griffioen, Belmond, Iowa; and Elizabeth Luersman, Fort Jennings, Ohio; will have work on display. The exhibit opens March 11 and runs through March 24 in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University’s Sauder Visual Arts Center. […]
The Emmy-award winning classic drama “Twelve Angry Jurors” will come to life in the May Pavilion April 4 through April 6. Following a catered dinner, theatregoers will experience a local production of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” Based on Reginald Rose’s iconic 1957 film “12 Angry Men,” the show begins with an inner-city teen, who is on trial for the murder of his abusive father. This event is rated PG-13. Performance dates are Thursday, April 4; Friday, April 5; […]
The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in their office in the Hardin County Courthouse. At the meeting, the Board will reorganize, review the auditor’s report, approve minutes and pay bills. There will be no meeting March 14, 2019.
A Mt. Victory woman reported that her purse was stolen while she was in Kenton Sunday evening. According to the Kenton Police Department report, the woman told officers that she was the Dollar Tree at the time of the theft. Numerous personal items, including checks and multiple identification cards and documents were in the purse. The incident is under investigation.
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