State Representative Jon Cross is in his third term representing the 83rd District of Ohio in the Ohio Statehouse. That includes Hancock, Hardin and a northern section of Logan Counties. He said his hard work of putting Hardin County on the map is paying off, “People know exactly where Kenton, Ohio is, they know where Hardin County is, and we have worked really hard because I think in the past, […]
Six people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Andrew P. Frazier was sentenced to 18 months in prison on one count of receiving stolen property-firearm. Since the offense occurred while he was on post release control after being released from prison for a sentence in Franklin County, an additional three years and two months was added to the sentence […]
A 20 year old Findlay man was arrested Thursday night after an attempted robbery in that city. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, officers witnessed a male fleeing from Som Carry Out located at 825 North Main Street. Upon investigation, it was determined the male had covered his face and threatened the employees that he would shoot them if they did not give him money. One of […]
The Hardin County Fair is continuing to develop its KidZone family fun area by adding a family-safe dance party. The party series will also feature a place for teens to socialize in a safe environment. The Kids Dance Party will be held September 7, 8 and 9, 2023 from 7 until 9 each evening. “The KidZone continues to grow in popularity among families,” said Brad Murphy, President of the Hardin […]
The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a contest for 4-H and FFA members with Junior Fair conservation projects at the Hardin County Fair. The date for the contest is Tuesday September 5 with registration at 10am and judging at 10:30. Contest participants will give a 4 to 5 minute oral presentation about their conservation project. They will be judged on project knowledge, constructing the project, completing the […]
Hardin County 4-H members have been doing very well at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Numerous awards have been handed out, including Outstanding of the Day, since the fair started on July 26. To see all of the winners, visit the Ohio State- Hardin County 4-H Facebook page where the winners and pictures are posted: https://www.facebook.com/hardinco4h The fair runs through this Sunday August 6 in Columbus.
Jaylen Sledge A Lima man was arrested after a domestic disturbance at a restaurant in Kenton Wednesday night. According to information on the Kenton Police Department's Daily Log Sheet, officers were dispatched to Wendy's on South Detroit Street at around 8:15 Wednesday night. After an investigation, 23 year old Jaylen Sledge was arrested. He is being held on a charge of domestic violence.
The Union County Sheriff's Office has issued a Most Wanted alert. Deputies are looking for Blaze Bradley William Ross Kiser for failing to comply with the orders of the court on an original charge of aggravated possession of drugs. Kiser is a 37 year old white man with brown hair and green eyes. He stands five feet nine inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. If seen, call the Union County […]
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon at the Mary Rutan Health Specialty Clinic located at the Hardin Medical Offices at 75 Washington Boulevard in Kenton. At the new Mary Rutan Specialty Care Clinic, Dr. Nicholas Morton will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care, while Dr. Roger Amigo will offer a full spectrum of urology services. Mary Rutan Health is focused on expanding access to local specialty care services […]