A woman was arrested this past Saturday night following a domestic disturbance involving a boyfriend and girlfriend. According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to 398 East Forest Road to investigate the domestic violence incident. Police arrested 20 year old Katlynn Sturgell on a charge of domestic violence. The victim suffered apparent minor injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the recipients of their 2018 Leadership Awards. The ceremony recognizes dozens of state and district award winners for their valuable contributions to our state and communities. Honored from the Findlay district were: Trooper Brandon P. Schreiber, Lima Post; Dispatcher Tara J. Barnhart, Bowling Green Dispatch Center; Trooper David J. Schultz, Findlay District Investigations and Beth Stewart Bullinger (Administrative Professional), Van Wert Post.
A man was rescued from the top of a railroad train over the weekend in Lima. The Lima News reported that the man was spotted by a passing train operator on top of a stopped train on the CSX tracks between McKibben Street and Grand Avenue. The ladder truck from the Lima Fire Department was called and was used to get to the man. The 29 year old was taken to St. Rita's Medical Center for treatment […]
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Friday at the new Kenton Senior High School Athletic Complex. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance conducted the ceremony, which included the recognition of numerous donors who made the prject possible. The facility is located at 200 Harding Avenue, next to the Kenton Senior High School.
Senior Kenton Wildcat Quarterback Jaron Sharp signed his National Letter of Intent on this week to play football at Division II Tiffin University. Celebrating in the moment were his father CJ Sharp, who is also a coach on staff, mother Kiley Sharp, sister Mahaila Sharp, and head football coach, Brent Fackler.
The Lady Wildcats fought back from a halftime deficit but fell to Elida 46-39 Thursday evening. The Wildcats were led by Lindsey Smith with 16 points while Kenzie Bays had 11 points. The Bulldogs were led by Amira Freeman with 20 points and Cienna Kuhn added 13 points.
Four people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Cory B. Shepherd was sentenced to a total of 3 years in prison on one count each of tampering with evidence, criminal damaging or endangering and failure to appear. The following three individuals were each placed on five years community control with conditions: .Jacob A.M. Reid on six counts of maney laundering and one count of forgery. […]
There's been an increase in reports involving counterfeit currency in Findlay over the last two weeks. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, the denominations have been ten and twenty dollar bills. Most of the bills have been passed at restaurants and convenience stores. Employees handling cash should scrutinize cash and immediately notify the department if they believe a counterfeit bill has been passed. The police department is asking that descriptions of the suspects […]
An early Friday morning crash seriously injured a Bellefontaine man. WPKO Radio reported that 39 year old Anthony Hannah lost control of his vehicle in the 800 block Heritage Court in Bellefontaine. The car ended up off the road and crashed into a tree. Hannah was transferred from Mary Rutan Hospital to St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima with life-threatening injuries. The Bellefontaine Police Department continues to investigate the crash.
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