COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt. The four-day reporting period began at midnight on Friday, December 29, 2023, and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024. This is a decrease […]
D'Juan McLaurin Sr A New Year's Eve shooting in Lima remains under investigation. According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, a call was received at around 11:15 New Year's Eve concerning an active fight with gunfire in the 2000 block of North Glenwood Avenue in American Township. Upon arrival, deputies located 41 year Sandos Boddie Jr deceased inside the residence. His body was transported to the Lucas […]
Every dog three months of age and older must have a dog license. The fee is $20, but if an application is not filed and the fee is paid on or before January 31, 2024, then a penalty of $20 will be assessed. Anyone found harboring an unlicensed dog after January 31 will be cited into court, where they could be fined up to $150 for a first offense and […]
The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District's annual tree sale continues. Species available include River Birch, Sugar Maple, Red Oak, Norway Spruce and White Pine. The order deadline is February 23 or while supplies last.
Game time will be featured on the first Thursday of every month at the Forest-Jackson Public Library in Forest. That will start tomorrow. The hours every Thursday are 1 until 3pm. Adults are welcome to join the library for all of the fun activities. More information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064343483386
Regular tour hours resume today at the Logan County History Center. The museum reopens today following its Christmas break. They are open from 1 until 4 this afternoon. The Logan County History Center is located at 521 East Columbus Avenue in Bellefontaine. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/logancountyhistorycenter
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance continues to accept nominations for the 2023 Alliance Annual Awards. Members may submit their nominations now. The categories are: Business of the Year; Small Business of the Year; Community Service Award; Nonprofit of the Year, Citizen of the Year and RE Allen Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations will close at 4pm Monday January 8, 2024.
The Ohio Department of Transportation will close the rest areas on U.S. 23 in Wyandot County on Thursday, January 11, for demolition and replacement. The work is anticipated to close the rest areas for approximately one year. The northbound rest area is located near the village of Carey, and the southbound is located near the city of Upper Sandusky. The locations will be entirely closed with barricades, including the parking […]
The Hardin Northern FFA Chapter continued its introduction of members. Historian Heidi Trachsel was featured recently. She joined the officer team in hopes of helping her FFA chapter out and becoming more involved. She is involved in numerous activities including Livestock Judging and State Convention. For more visit: https://www.facebook.com/HardinNorthernSchool
