There were two reports of semis being blown over as a result of the wind gusts. The first was reported just before 1:30 Sunday afternoon in the 20,000 block of State Route 31 south of Mt. Victory. The driver, Kenneth Shuman, of Georgia, was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. That section of 31 was closed for around 2 hours. The second one occurred […]
Property damage was reported in Wyandot County, where a tree fell and damaged a barn on property located in the 3000 block of Township Highway 107. A tree fell on a house and also struck two vehicles parked in the driveway at 308 South Garrett Street in Nevada. The tree also brought down a power line as well. That occurred around 7:30 Sunday evening. For Nevada residents: […]
A man was arrested on a warrant following a traffic stop in Wyandot County over the weekend. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, a deputy stopped a car on State Highway 53 that was travelling 76 miles an hour in a 55 miles an hour speed zone. The driver, Richard Taylor, was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of Hancock County […]
KENTON-Hardin Co. Soroptimist International announced the Club 250 winner for week 13. Amy Althause will receive $100. Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls.
A Findlay man was arrested following a report of a fight on Friday. According to the report from the Findlay Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Cedar Avenue where the fight occurred, and where there was a report that a firearm had been discharged. Following an investigation, 23 year old Jared A. Muzy was arrested on probation violation at the Super 8 motel on […]
A car was heavily damaged in a crash that occurred over the weekend in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, 25 year old Michael Roberts, of Upper Sandusky, lost control of his vehicle while driving west on County Highway 53. The car went off the right side of the road, re-entered the road and ended up off the left side where it […]
High winds blew through the area Sunday. A high wind warning is in effect until 10 Sunday night. During the day, sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles an hour was reported. There was an occasional higher gust of up to 65 miles an hour. Scattered power outages occurred, at one time taking WKTN off the air when the electric went out at the transmitter site. The village of Dunkirk […]
Kenton firefighters battled very high winds in a house fire that occurred Sunday morning in Kenton. Firefighters were dispatched to 1022 West North Street. Upon arrival, smoke and flames were visible pouring from the residence. Three adults made it out safe. The American Red Cross provided assistance to the residents. The cause has not yet been determined, and the fire remains under investigation. Firefighters were on the scene for several […]
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 […]