Auglaize County Sheriff Reminds Motorists About Farm Machinery on Roads

Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon wants to remind everyone of the farm machinery on the road; "Hopefully warm weather is coming soon". Here are some safety tips. Be aware of what's going on around you. Remember farm equipment drivers are trying to obey the rules of the road as well as keep large equipment under control. Because of narrow rural roads when large equipment approaches, pull as far to the right as possible to give the driver of the farm […]

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Vehicle Stolen in Kenton and Found Wrecked in Wyandot County

A vehicle that was reported stolen in Kenton Thursday morning was found wrecked in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the owner of the 2006 Chevy Silverado pickup said the truck was taken from his residence sometime during the previous overnight hours. At just before 3 Thursday morning, a Wyandot County Sheriff's deputy on patrol discovered a pickup sitting on the west side of County Highway 95. According to that report, the […]

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Four Sentenced Recently in Common Pleas Court

Four people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Dustin A. Teeters was sentenced to a total of 24 months in prison on one count each of escape, failure to notify of change of address and grand theft of a motor vehicle. .Billy J. James was sentenced to 16 months on one count each of escape and failure to notify of change of address. The following […]

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Weather Spotter Class Being Offered in Kenton

A weather spotter class has been set for Thursday March 14 in the conference room of the Jacob Parrott Safety Center in Kenton. A representative from the National Weather Service in Wilmington will teach participants how to spot storm fronts that could produce severe weather. The class is free and open to anyone interested. More on the topic will be discussed on Public Eye featuring Hardin County EMA Director Jacob Burgbacher which airs Saturday morning at 7:30 […]

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New Water Mains Being Installed in Forest

A new water main is being installed on Gage and Smith Street in Forest early this month. According to a letter sent to village residents, water main will be installed on Smith from Campbell Street to 412 Smith Street. The street will be closed to thru traffic, but will remain accessible to local residents, school and emergency vehicles. The water main will then be installed on Gage Street beginning at the 505 address and going east to […]

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Crash Damages Vehicles on Franklin Street Thursday

A crash occurred in the 100 block of West Franklin Street Thursday morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 52 year old Lewis Cornish, of Kenton, was attempting to park, and when he realized the vehicle would not fit in the space, he pulled back onto the roadway where his car struck the cab of an eastbound semi being operated by 52 year old Everett Clark, of Indiana. Light to moderate damage occurred to the […]

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Consignment Sale Taking Place Saturday at HC Fairgrounds

The 31st Annual Consignment Sale is set to take place tomorrow at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. The auction is set to start at 9 Saturday morning. Consignments will still be accepted today until 5:00pm. No consignments will be accepted on sale day. All items will be sold to the highest bidder, and the terms are cash or check with proper identification. The auctioneers are Jan Layman, Steve Eaton, Gary Saylor, Dave Wedertz, Hal Jackson, […]

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Fundraiser Set to Benefit Safe Haven of Hardin County

A Spaghetti Dinner and Concert Fundraiser as been set for Saturday April 13 at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. The meal will be served from 5 until 6:30pm followed by the concert at the church, which is located around 4 miles north of Kenton on U.S. 68. All the proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Safe Haven of Hardin County.

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Hancock County Residents Invited to Join BSSA

Hancock County residents are being invited to become associate members of the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association. WFIN Radio reported that Sheriff Michael Heldman said this in response to an increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement in the fight against crime. He said residents can join for a contribution as little as $20. The sheriff added that the membership drive is more important due to increasing cutbacks from government funding. Call the Buckeye State […]

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