Tesla in Autopilot Mode Strikes Road Closed Barricade in Hancock County

Tesla in Autopilot Mode Strikes Road Closed Barricade in Hancock County

A vehicle that was in auto-pilot mode struck a road closed barricade on US 224 in Hancock County Wednesday morning. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Bradford Smith, of Fremont, was operating the vehicle east on 224. The Tesla Model Plaid was in the auto-pilot mode, which was explained as one function below full automation. The vehicle continued on and struck the portable barricade, resulting in functional damage. Smith was not injured. He was cited […]

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Findlay Man Succumbs to Injuries Following E-Bike Accident

A Findlay man who was involved in an E-Bike accident early this past Monday morning in that city has died. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, Daniel Martin died Tuesday from injuries he suffered in the accident. Martin lost control of the bike while traveling north in an alley at just past midnight Monday in the 700 block of Frazer Street in Findlay. The bike went off the left side of the alley and struck a fence.

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Former Kenton Resident Faces September Trial on Rape Charges in Marion County

A former Kenton resident was indicted earlier this year by a Marion County Grand Jury on three counts of rape, and the victim was listed as being under 13 years of age. Tyeson Hurt, now of Marion, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Originally his trial was scheduled for May, but according to court documents it has since been moved to September 22 in Marion County Common Pleas Court. It is anticipated to last for two days. A pretrial hearing […]

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Pilot Seriously Injured in Montgomery County Ultralight Aircraft Crash

Trotwood – Troopers from the Dayton Post of the Ohio State highway Patrol responded to an aircraft crash that occurred at approximately 3:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2026.The crash took place at an airstrip located on North Lutheran Church Road and Old Dayton Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Kolb Firestar ultralight aircraft was attempting to land. The aircraft lost control, traveled off the west side of the runway, and overturned. The pilot was ejected from the aircraft. The […]

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Marion Man Arraigned in Fatal Fourth of July OVI Crash That Killed Teen

Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan announced on Monday that Timothy Best, 66, of Marion, faces felony charges for driving drunk and killing a 16-year-old boy on July 4, 2026. According to a release, on that date, Best drove a Ford pick-up truck northbound on County Road 183. He collided with a parked car. A boy who was watching fireworks with his family was standing behind the parked vehicle. Best’s truck crushed the teen between his truck and the car. The […]

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Price McElroy Funeral Home Receives Business Beautification Award

Keep Hardin County Beautiful is pleased to present this month's Business Beautification Award to Price McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. A drive through downtown Kenton makes it easy to appreciate the care and attention that has gone into this property. The updated gray siding, paved parking lot, attractive lighting, and welcoming flowerpots all contribute to a beautiful and inviting appearance. These improvements not only enhance the funeral home's property but also complement the thoughtful design and ongoing revitalization of our […]

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2026 Union County Fair to Kick Off Sunday in Marysville

Union County FairPlease note that the $15 admission excludes the Sunday concert and monster truck rides prior to the show. The 2026 Union County Fair in Marysville will get started this Sunday, July 26 and run through August 1. Numerous events scheduled throughout the fair's run. Events include a Rick Springfield and Stranger concert on opening night, morning and evening harness racing, motocross, a Julie Neville concert and more. You can find a complete schedule of events on the fair's […]

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Hardin County Grand Jury Indicts Dunkirk Man on 48 Sex Crime Charges

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster A 29-year-old Dunkirk man has been indicted on multiple counts involving sexual offenses. According to documents filed in Hardin County Common Pleas Court, the Grand Jury returned a 48 count indictment against Carlos Rivera-Alejandro. He is charged with 20 counts of rape, 20 counts of sexual battery, 7 counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of importuning. The incidents allegedly occurred starting in late October 2025 and continued until earlier this month. […]

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Marion Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Shooting Targeting Police Officers and Residents

A man was found guilty on multiple felony charges following a trial in Marion County Common Pleas Court. According to a release from Ray Grogan with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, Isaiah Redmon was found guilty of multiple serious felonies after he forced his way into a home and later opened fire on a group of people that included two Marion police officers. On September 22, 2025, Redmon forced entry into a residence on North Grand Avenue in Marion and […]

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