Kenton Fire Department to Retire Original Engine 72 After 31 Years of Service

Kenton Fire Department to Retire Original Engine 72 After 31 Years of Service

Kenton Professional Firefighter's Local 563 Earlier this week, the Kenton Fire Department conducted what is most likely the last weekly check of Engine 72. Fighting fire in Hardin County since being delivered, Engine 72, a 1995 Ford built by E-ONE, was a frontline fire apparatus until 2015 when Engine 71 was purchased. Even in recent years when other units have been out of service, Engine 72 has been the primary pumper for residential fires and a crucial support pumper. It […]

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Allen County Sheriff’s Office Continues Meijer Shooting Investigation

The Allen County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau is continuing its investigation into the June 29th shooting at Meijer. While detectives have identified the individual believed to have discharged the firearm, investigators are still working to identify and locate the remaining individuals involved and are asking for the public's assistance. On June 29, 2026, at approximately 4:10 p.m., deputies with the Allen County Sheriff's Office responded to Meijer (3298 Elida Road, Lima, Ohio) after receiving reports of shots fired inside the […]

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Kenton Elks Lodge Celebrates National Competition Success

Kenton Elks Lodge #157 Kenton Elks Lodge #157 was awarded second place during the Tuesday morning session of the National Ritual Contest in Chicago. Their final score was 94.9314. Brick, New Jersey Lodge #2151 was the winner this year. Kenton Elks Lodge #157 In addition, Sue Buroker won fourth place in the flag presentation competition. Kenton Elks Lodge #157 On Monday's general assembly meeting of the Grand Lodge, the winners of multiple ritual awards were announced. Kenton was well represented […]

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Cyclospora Cases Reported in Auglaize County

Auglaize County Health Department The Auglaize County Health Department is currently investigating an increase in gastrointestinal illness cases impacting Auglaize County residents. According to a release from the Health Department, some of the cases are caused by a parasite called Cyclospora. To reduce your risk, you should wash your hands for no less than 20 seconds with soap using running water. You should also wash all produce including from farmers markets, home gardens, and grocery stores. They should be washed […]

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Kenton Historic Courthouse District announces Eats on the Street lineup

Kenton Historic Courthouse District The official Eats on the Street food truck lineup has been released by the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. There will be 20 vendors, which KHCD call a dream-team lineup, serving spectacular food during the event on Saturday, July 18. It will take place from 5:00 until 10:00 p.m. in downtown Kenton. In addition to the food trucks, there will be live music, a kid’s zone and more. Check out the full lineup below: Wok Up Street […]

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Ada Area Chamber of Commerce names Tom Murphy as new director

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce introduced Tom Murphy as its new Director on Monday. Tom is the owner of FSL Focus, a higher education consulting firm dedicated to undergraduate leadership development and student engagement, partnering with colleges, universities, and fraternal organizations to help students become more effective leaders and build stronger campus communities. Most recently, Tom completed three years as Executive Director of the Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA), where he led the organization's […]

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La Rue Man Indicted for Reproducing Child Sex Abuse Materials and Destroying Evidence

A LaRue man has been indicted for allegedly reproducing child sex abuse materials and destroying evidence. According to a release from Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan, the Marion County Grand Jury handed down a supplemental indictment against 32-year-old Phillip William Vanscoy. The supplemental indictment comes after the Marion County Grand Jury, in April, previously indicted Vanscoy on four counts of Illegal Use of Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material or Performance (Second-Degree Felonies) and one count of Tampering with Evidence (Third-Degree Felony). […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol charges Lima woman with sixth OVI offense

LIMA – Troopers from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway charged a Lima woman with operating a vehicle under the influence late last week. Rebecca A. Page, 39, Lima, was charged with her sixth OVI offense after being stopped for driving outside her lane of travel on July 2 on Fourth Street near Reese Avenue in Lima. Page has five prior OVI convictions and was arraigned in the Lima Municipal Court on July 2 at 10:30 a.m. Additional […]

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Hardin County Deputy Among Recent Graduates of OSHP Basic Peace Officer Course

Hardin County Sheriff's Office COLUMBUS - Members of the 154th Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony held Thursday afternoon at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy. The 38 graduates will now assume duties as peace officers for law enforcement agencies across Ohio. The 21-week basic course began in August. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy’s Basic Peace Officer course meets and exceeds the training requirements developed by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission […]

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