Cross to Discuss Governor’s Budget Proposal at Town Hall Meetings

COLUMBUS— State Representative Jon Cross (R-Kenton) today announced he will be hosting town hall meetings to discuss Governor DeWine’s Transportation Budget proposal. Representative Cross has invited local elected officials at the county, township, and municipal levels to engage in this discussion. “I look forward to receiving input and having a conversation with our local stakeholders to ensure the best result for the 83rd Ohio House District,” said Representative Cross. “As we try to provide solutions, I want to receive input […]

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Plain City Woman Charged with OVI Following Crash

A Plain City woman was arrested following a crash in Union County Thursday. According to the daily media release from the Union County Sheriff's office, deputies were dispatched to the 11,000 block of Lafayette-Plain City Road to investigate the crash. A car driven by 34 year old Audra J. Pickett ended up off the road and struck a utility pole. Pickett was not injured. She was arrested and cited for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

February 22, 2019 378

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Hardin Leadership 2019 Class Taking Applications

Applications are also being accepted for the 2019 Hardin Leadership Class. The applications are available at each of the libraries around the county and the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. The registration deadline is March 6. The class is limited to 24 participants, and there are several sponsorships available for those persons who would self-pay and not sponsored by an employer or organization.

February 22, 2019 52

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Average Private Employer Workers’ Comp Rates to Drop 20 Percent

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors today approved a 20 percent reduction in the average premium rate it collects from private employers. The reduction is BWC’s largest in nearly 60 years. “We’re pleased to continue the trend of falling rates with a reduction that will save Ohio private employers more than $200 million next year,” said BWC Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud. McCloud said safer workplaces resulting in fewer and less costly workplace injury claims and […]

February 22, 2019 93

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Law Enforcement in Hancock County Holding Coffee with a Cop

The Findlay Police Department and Hancock County Sheriff's Office are hosting a Coffee with a Cop event tomorrow. The event will be held from 9-11 Saturday morning at Coffee Amici located at 330 South Main Street in Findlay. There is no agenda or speeches, but is billed as a chance to just ask questions, voice concerns and get to know law enforcement officers in Findlay and Hancock County.

February 22, 2019 65

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USV Edges Kenton in Boys Basketball Action

Upper Scioto Valley defeated Kenton 51 to 47 in non-league boys basketball play Thursday at Kenton High School. The Rams conclude their regular season with at 17 and 5 mark. The Wildcats are now 13 and 8 and will host Bath this evening in Western Buckeye League play. WKTN will carry the game live, with the pregame show starting around 7:30 p.m.

February 22, 2019 74

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Cross Feels Gov. DeWine’s Gas Tax Increase Proposal is Too High

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says he will ask lawmakers to approve an 18-cent per gallon increase in the state’s gasoline tax, which currently stands at 28-cents. An 18-cent increase would raise $1.2 billion a year. 83rd District State Representative Jon Cross told WKTN’s Chad Spencer this morning that he feels that amount is too high. While he said it would be great not to raise it at all, he would be more in favor of a 10 […]

February 22, 2019 84

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Ada Pulls Away Late to Defeat Hardin Northern

A late surge was enough to push the Ada Bulldogs past Hardin Northern 60 to 48 in boys basketball play Thursday at Hardin Northern. The Bulldogs (5-16) led 50-47 midway through the fourth quarter but outscored the Polar Bears 10-1 down the stretch to notch the win. Phillip Coulson led the Bulldogs with 22 points and also grabbed five rebounds. Connor Frazier finished with 18 points and 15 rebounds for the winners while Zac Swaney and Brandon Hull each scored […]

February 22, 2019 78

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Mechanicsburg Man Placed on Community Control on Drug Charge

A Mechanicsburg man was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to the document from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office, 24 year old Jerrod A. Thomas was placed on five years community control, with conditions on one count each of possession of drugs and possessing drug abuse instruments. The case was heard by Judge Scott Barrett.

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