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Legal Proceedings Continue in Amish Lawsuit Challenging Ohio Flashing Light Law

Some more legal maneuvering will take place before a final decision is made in a lawsuit filed by the Amish community's seeking an injunction of an Ohio law which mandates the use of flashing yellow lights atop horse-drawn buggies. Four men from West Salem, Apple Creek, Dalton and Kenton are the plaintiffs in the case. Listed as defendants are Ohio Attorney General Daivd Yost, Prosecutors from Hardin, Medina and Wayne Counties and Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Charles A. Jones. […]

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Amish Injunction Against Flashing Light Law Goes to Hearing Today in Hardin County

A hearing to consider the Amish communities' filing for an injunction of an Ohio law which mandates the use of flashing yellow lights atop horse-drawn buggies will be held today in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. The case was filed in August of 2024 and challenges Ohio's H.B. 30 (2022). A hearing was held in late November of that year, and Judge Steve Christopher granted a temporary restraining order. Four men from West Salem, Apple Creek, Dalton and Kenton are […]

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Rural Kenton Man Indicted on Sex Offenses Involving a Minor

A rural Kenton man was arrested Tuesday on a 16 count indictment for sexual offenses involving a minor. 56 year old Rickie Lee Stephens is being held in the Multi County Jail on 13 counts of public indecency and one count each of attempted gross sexual imposition, compelling prostitution and importuning. The indictments allege that Stephens engaged in lewd sexual conduct in the proximity of a minor. He is also accused of attempting to have sexual contact with a child […]

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**Story Updated** Logan County Deputy Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident in Hardin County

A Kenton man was arrested Tuesday night after a domestic incident was reported. According to the Kenton Police Department report, the victim arrived at the department at just before 10 Tuesday night to report the incident. After an investigation, 29-year-old John Puckett was arrested. He is being held in the Multi-County Jail on charges of domestic violence and unlawful restraint. There were no injuries. The Bellefontaine Examiner reported that Puckett is a Logan County Sheriff's deputy. The paper stated that […]

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Summer Travelers Flock to Ohio Bird Sanctuary for Wild Bird Encounters in Mansfield

MANSFIELD, Ohio- With summer travel in full swing, Ohio Bird Sanctuary visitors are enjoying the first summer in four years without construction dotting the landscape, now that renovations are completed at this unique attraction found midway between Cleveland and Columbus. A brand-new Avian Encounters Area lets visitors experience the Sanctuary’s ambassador animals in a brand-new way as they meet at least three of the most popular animals up close during Saturday Shows that take place 11 a.m. and noon through […]

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Help Build the Future of Scouting: Camp Lakota Calls for Community Donations

Camp Lakota, operated by the Black Swamp Area Council, Scouting America is calling upon the community to help close a $200,000 funding gap for the new Cooper Lodge with Keith Hubbard Dining Hall.  The state-of-the-art dining facility is now in its first summer of operation, providing a vital hub for Scouts and visitors.  The Dining Hall proudly sits in front of the newly named Armed Forces Memorial Parade Field.  Additional support is crucial to complete the project. The Keith Hubbard […]

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Governor DeWine Sends OSHP, ODNR to Support Recovery Work in Texas

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Twenty troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol's (OSHP) Mobile Field Force are now enroute to Texas to support search, rescue, and recovery work following the July 4th flooding disaster along the Guadalupe River.  "Our hearts go out to everyone in Texas who is suffering through such an unthinkable tragedy," said Governor DeWine. "By sending in our teams from Ohio, we can support recovery work and give some relief to the Texas first responders who've been working nearly […]

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Kenton Police Launch Weekly Rock Hunt for Kids with Sweet Rewards

Photo: Kenton Police Department The Kenton Police Department is kicked off a Rock Hunt for kids 17 and under over the weekend. Each week, they will be hiding two special blue rocks around town, which means there will be two lucky winners every week. To play, find a rock and snap a photo of where it was found, and take the photo and rock to the Kenton Police Department to get a token for a small ice cream cone from […]

todayJuly 7, 2025 185

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ODNR Official Updates Kenton Rotary on Chronic Wasting Disease in Ohio Deer

Kenton Rotarian Gerald Pfister welcomed Ryan Kennedy, a 22-year veteran with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, who provided an update on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) at a recent meeting. CWD is a fatal neurological illness affecting deer, elk, and related species. Caused by misfolded proteins called prions, CWD is spread through contact with infected animals or contaminated environments and has no cure. CWD has been confirmed in 34 states.  Ohio confirmed its first and second CWD-positive wild deer in […]

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