Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers who intend to celebrate the new year to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. The New Year’s holiday reporting period begins Friday, December 29 at midnight and ends on Monday, January 1 at 11:59 p.m. During the […]
Section with red boundary and arrow is AEP property AEP Ohio has purchased nearly 30 acres of land in Kenton. The utility completed the purchase this past October. The land is situated between Walmart and the old KMart building on East Columbus Street on the city's east side. AEP's media relations department would only say that they purchased the land for future use.
The Marysville Division of Police is holding its Citizen Police Academy. The academy is an opportunity for Marysville citizens to learn more about the department on a day-to-day basis. Participants will learn about a variety of things including Patrol, Legal Considerations, Use of Force, Investigations, Active Shooter Response, Firearms, and more. This is an opportunity for anyone 18 and over, but applications are due by January 8. Classes will begin […]
The Village of McGuffey is seeking applicants for a Village Administrator position . The work week, including the number of hours to be worked and 24-hour availability in emergencies, and the rate of pay, will be established by ordinance or motion by the village council. Qualifications and responsibilities include having a class one water treatment license from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and you must be willing to obtain within […]
The Village Office Building in Alger is closed today through Monday, January 1st for the holiday. Today is normally the last date to pay your water and sewer bill before shut off, but due to the office closure, that has been extended until the close of business on Tuesday, January 2nd. Wednesday, January 3rd, will be the shut off day for all bills not paid.
The West Ohio Food Bank is encouraging residents in the 11 county area it serves, including Hardin, to make an end of year donation to provide meals to those in need. The rising cost of living pushes food out of reach for more and more people in the area, so they are seeking donations to help. Every $10 you donate to West Ohio Food Bank provides enough food for up […]
APD Officer Michael Bollinger The Ada Police Department recently held its annual awards banquet. Meritorious conduct awards were presented to Officer Michael Bollinger for his actions the night of a house fire on Cristopher Circle and Sergeant John Iten for coming to a peaceful resolution and incarceration with an armed suspect. Officer Bollinger was also given the 2023 Ada Police Department’s Officer of the Year award for his unwavering dedication […]
This is the final weekend to take in two popular Christmas light displays in the area. Lake of Lights at Salisbury Park in Kenton runs from 6 until 9pm today through this Sunday December 31. The cost is $5 per car. The last day for Upper's Winter Fantasy of Lights is Saturday. The hours are 6 until 10pm tonight and tomorrow at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky. Admission is […]
Food for Fines programs at two area libraries are winding down. The last day at the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library in Kenton is December 31, 2023. Food for Fines at the Alger Public Library runs through next Friday January 5, 2024. You can pay off your fines for overdue items with food instead of cash at both libraries. Take the food items to the circulation desks in […]
