Dr. Keith Durkin Appointed Director of Ohio Northern University’s Institute for Civics and Public Policy

Dr. Keith Durkin Appointed Director of Ohio Northern University’s Institute for Civics and Public Policy

Photo: Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University announced that Dr. Keith Durkin, professor of sociology, has been appointed director of the Ohio Northern University Institute for Civics and Public Policy. ICAPP, an initiative of the Getty College of Arts and& Sciences, is a non-partisan and education-driven community of scholars dedicated to promoting good citizenship. It serves as a vital resource for policymakers and citizens in the Midwest, fostering civic literacy and informed public discourse. A nationally recognized expert in criminology, […]

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Early Sunday Morning Police Pursuit in Ada Ends with Crash and Arrest

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office- Inmate Roster A man was arrested after a pursuit with Ada Police Officers early Sunday morning. According to a release from Ada Police Chief Alec Cooper, at around 12:35am on Sunday, an Ada officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near State Route 81 and State Route 235 in the Village of Ada. The driver failed to stop and continued west at approximately 80 to 85 miles-per-hour. Near the 1200 block of […]

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Next Generation of Air Mobility Taking Flight in Ohio

ODOT AAM Director Robert "Bob" Tanner The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced late last week that it will create an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) division to integrate advanced aviation technologies with transportation technologies on the ground. ODOT Director Pam Boratyn has selected Robert “Bob” Tanner as the new AAM Director. Mr. Tanner brings over 30 years of expertise in transportation law and policy at federal, state, and local levels. In his most recent role at a technology research firm, […]

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Search Warrants Executed in Hancock County as Part of Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation

Two search warrants related to two separate cases assigned to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office by the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force were served on Monday. The warrants were executed by Hancock County Sheriff's deputies at 308 South Main Street in Van Buren and at 116 East Street in Benton Ridge. The search yielded several electronic devices which will be forensically examined for any material related to the investigations. Assisting with the execution of the search warrants were […]

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Hardin Northern Students Honored as Top Leaders at OMLA ‘Breakfast of Champions’

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Two Hardin Northern students were recognized by the Ohio Middle Level Association this week. Madilyn Suter and Gio Noascono attended the annual Northwest Region Ohio Middle Level Association “Breakfast of Champions” at Van Buren Middle School. They were both nominated by their teachers and were recognized as top students in Northwest Ohio for their character, leadership, and service.

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Congressman Jim Jordan Discusses Policy, Trump, and More on Public Eye

Congressman Jim Jordan, who represents Ohio's 4th District, which includes Hardin County, in the U.S. House of Representatives, paid a visit to WKTN this week. Jordan answered questions on a wide array of issues impacting his constituents. He also praised President Trump for doing exactly what he campaigned on. For the complete discussion with Jordan, tune in to Public Eye, with guest host Chad Spencer, Saturday morning at 7:30am and Sunday at noon on WKTN.

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Upper Scioto Valley Students to be Featured at 37th Kewpee High School Invitational Art Exhibit

Photo: Upper Scioto Valley School District Twelve Upper Scioto Valley High School art students had fifteen artworks juried into the 37th Kewpee High School Invitational Art Exhibit. USV officials sent congratulations to students Lexy Tilton, McKayla Bradley, Lauren Moore, Katie Martin, Macain Underwood, Jaelynn Jones, Matthew Caudill, Allison Stansbery, Evalyn Hernandez-Retterer, Ruby Risner, Ella Blair, and Chelsea Hopkins. There were 22 schools who entered work in the Invitational. There was a record number of 446 pieces entered, and 214 were […]

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United Way of Hardin County Advocates for 2-1-1 Hotline in Columbus

Photo: United Way of Hardin County United Way of Hardin County officials advocated for 2-1-1 in Columbus on Wednesday. They met with several area legislators and came away impressed by their dedication, professionalism and caring. Photos: United Way of Hardin County 2-1-1 is a phone hotline that connects callers to a social services resource professional. If you have a question about food insecurities, rent, utilities, childcare, veteran services or more, you can call 2-1-1 to speak to a real person […]

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District Court of Appeals to Hold Court at Ohio Northern

The Third District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Tilton Hall, Room 129. Two cases will be heard including one criminal case, State of Ohio, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Matthew Keith Risch, Defendant-Appellant and one civil case, Ohio Premier Properties, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Eddie’s Rentals, LLC, Defendant-Appellant. In the criminal case, Appellant, Matthew Risch, will appeal his 2024 conviction of two counts of gross […]

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