COLUMBUS – The week of October 17 through 21 has been designated as National School Bus Safety Week, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be increasing enforcement efforts on school bus violations, such as passing a stopped school bus, school zone violations and other school bus or school zone-related activity. National School Bus Safety Week is supported by the National Association for Pupil Transportation and serves as a reminder […]
The Kenton Middle School Student Government is holding a Halloween Dance and Scare Party this Saturday October 22. It will be from 7 until 9:30. The entry fee is $2, but it is $1 for students wearing a costume that follows the costume rules and the school dress code. The Haunted House entry fee is a separate $3. Entry and exit is through the back cafeteria doors at the Middle […]
An accident involving an all terrain vehicle claimed the life of a Prospect man over the weekend. According to a release from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Patrol, troopers were dispatched to the Marion County village where they discovered that 48 year old William A. Simmers was operating the ATV north on Main Street and traveled off the road where the vehicle struck a tree. Battle Run EMS […]
Nikki Rose A Harrod woman was arrested after an incident in Kenton Sunday evening. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of South Main and East Railroad Streets after receiving a call about an unwanted person. The incident involved a domestic dispute between a mother and daughter. 42 year old Nikki Rose was arrested. She is being held on a charge of […]
A Findlay woman was arrested late last week after the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force, along with the Findlay Police Department, executed a search warrant at 530 Eben Avenue in Findlay. According to a release, the search of the residence yielded approximately 88 grams of Methamphetamine and $500 cash. The total amount of Methamphetamine seized from this investigation is over 157 grams. Also seized were numerous items of suspected […]
In office, early voting for the November 8 election continues this week. Early voting will be: today through this Friday October 21: 8am until 5pm October 24 through October 28: 8am until 5pm.. Voting hours are: 8am until 4pm October 29 8am until 7pm October 31 through November 4 8am until 4pm November 5 1pm until 5pm November 6 8am until 2pm November 7. Early voting is held in the […]
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education will conduct the October meeting this evening. The Board is expected to approve a resolution to terminate the contract of Bus Driver Glenn T. (Chris) Horner effective immediately. On the agenda, the Board outlined a number of items showing Horner engaged in a repeated pattern of misconduct during his employment. The most recent incident was on September 8 when Horner is said to […]
Construction projects are anticipated to affect state highways in Logan County. One of those projects begins today. If you plan to travel to Bellefontaine, expect lane closures on U.S. 68, Main Street in Bellefontaine, between Pine Avenue and Auburn Avenue today through Friday, October 28. Crews will be performing an asphalt overlay. In the near future: U.S. 68 north of Bellefontaine, between Township Road 219 East and Township Road 219, […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that nearly $6 million in grant funding is available for religious institutions, chartered non-public schools, licensed preschools, and nonprofit organizations to help them implement safety and security enhancements. “This grant program is one of many efforts we're undertaking in Ohio to help protect our local residents," said Governor DeWine. "Security upgrades are expensive, especially for smaller schools and churches, so I'm happy to […]