No Injuries Reported After Pole Barn Fire Near Kenton

No Injuries Reported After Pole Barn Fire Near Kenton

A pole barn was damaged by a fire that occurred Monday evening in the 12,000 block of State Route 67 west of Kenton. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, an occupant of the residence heard an explosion and looked out and saw smoke coming from the unattached structure. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was visible, and upon making entry, they found flames in a corner of the building. The fire was extinguished and the doors were opened for […]

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Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Marion County Child Rape Case

Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office A convicted child rapist was sentenced to life in prison in Marion County Common Pleas Court. According to a release from Prosecutor Ray Grogan's office, Mark Kelley received that sentence after being convicted of rape charges. After impassioned arguments from Assistant Marion County Prosecuting Attorney Parker Schwartz, Judge Todd Anderson sentenced convicted child rapist Mark Kelley to a life sentence. In 2024, the grandmother of the victim, reported to law enforcement that her four-year-old […]

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WKTN Named Official Radio Partner of the Findlay Force

This new partnership strengthens WKTN's commitment to bringing sports coverage to listeners throughout Northwest Ohio. Coverage of the Findlay Force will complement, rather than replace, WKTN's extensive high school sports programming. Findlay Force broadcasts will be available through a dedicated webpage and separate streaming link, ensuring fans can enjoy both hockey and local high school athletics throughout the season. This exciting partnership brings together two organizations committed to serving the region by connecting fans with one of Northwest Ohio's fastest-growing […]

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Findlay Police Investigating Sunday Night Shooting That Left Man Critically Injured

A shooting in Findlay Sunday evening sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, officers were dispatched to an apartment at 513 Grand Avenue at around 8:15pm, and they found the victim with a single gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken first to Blanchard Valley Hospital then flown to St. Vincent's Medical Center, and his current condition has not been released at this time. Several persons of interest […]

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Construction Progress Continues on Vancrest of Kenton

Vancrest of Kenton Lumber has arrived, and walls are beginning to rise as Vancrest of Kenton begins to take shape. Every board, every wall, and every day of progress brings them one step closer to opening the doors and serving the Kenton community with compassionate care. They will offer compassionate assisted living, rehab, and skilled nursing services in a warm and welcoming environment. The 67,700-square-foot facility will be a 64-bed nursing and residential care facility. If all goes as planned, […]

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Rock the Lake Cancelled Due to Weekend Weather Forecast

Rock the Lake that was scheduled for tomorrow at Indian Lake has been cancelled. That is due to inclement and potentially dangerous weather forecasted for Saturday. This event will not be rescheduled in 2026. If you purchased VIP tickets and/or VIP parking, you will receive communication about refunds via email. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall will be present at times on Saturday and Sunday, which could lead to flooding. Some of the stronger storms over the weekend […]

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Public Eye Explores How CLEAN Enterprises Is Empowering Fathers

CLEAN Enterprises offers support services that are aimed at helping men be the fathers their family needs. Jasper Person, who is the CLEAN Team Lead Facilitator for programming and services in Hardin County, said a lot of those services are provided through a series of workshops where they connect with fathers around the area. He said the workshops cover a number of important topics, "Housing assistance, financial education, workforce development opportunities, entrepreneurship and just educational support, as well as reentry […]

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Hardin County Real Estate, Manufactured Home Tax Payments Due August 5

Hardin County Real Estate Tax payments are due Wednesday, August 5. Manufactured Home Tax payments are also due the same day. Property owners can view tax amounts on the Hardin County Auditor's website. Taxes paid within 10 days past the due date are subject to a 5% penalty. Taxes paid after 10 days are subject to a 10% penalty. The Treasurer’s Office is located on the second floor of the Courthouse, and the phone number is 419-674-2246.

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Two Columbus Residents Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Lakeview

A man and a woman from Columbus were arrested after a search warrant was served at a residence in Lakeview on Wednesday. According to a release from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, the warrant was served at 11510 Blackhawk Path after an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of narcotics in the Chippewa Park area. Tony Troiano was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and Kelley Kirtos was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Both are being held in the Logan County Jail, […]

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