Here is the complete release from the Findlay Police Department..... An unknown male caller made a call into Findlay Police Department Dispatch Center. The caller advised that he was at Findlay High School in a 2nd floor restroom. He stated he had an AR-15 style rifle and that he was holding two students hostage. Officers from the Findlay Police Department responded to the high school. Upon arrival there were numerous […]
Today is April 15, also known as Tax Day. That means taxpayers must submit their returns or request extensions by today. As of March 29, 90 million households had already filed their returns. Based on historic trends, the IRS can expect about 20 million more to file in the final days. That goes for your local, state, school district as well as federal tax returns. Taxpayers who have been affected […]
The month of April is National Donate Life Month and OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital and Lifeline of Ohio are hosting a flag raising ceremony to honor local organ and tissue donors and their families who have helped save lives. The ceremony will be held this Friday April 19 at 1:30pm at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton. There will be a pinwheel garden to honor and represent a donor who received […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer. During the open houses, Division of Wildlife staff will discuss the biology of CWD, test results from the 2023-24 deer hunting season, efforts to slow the spread of […]
Warmer weather means an increase in motorcycles hitting the open road. Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart had this blunt advice for those operating a motorcycle, "Don’t be stupid, okay? Ride with common sense. Ride with safety in mind. I’ve seen a lot of people do some really dumb things on motorcycles because it’s fun or it’s cool. No it’s not. Something bad is going to happen if you continue to […]
The Kenton Athletic Department is now accepting applications for the position of Head Girls Tennis Coach. Girls Tennis is a Fall sport. Interested applicants should submit a coaching resume to Athletic Director Brett Purcell. Follow a link on the Kenton City Schools Facebook page for a complete job posting. The deadline to apply is Monday April 15th.
One person was sentenced this week in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. Derek C. Thomas changed his plea and was found guilty on one count of assault and two counts of harassment with a bodily substance. He was placed on five years community control with conditions. Thomas must serve 93 days local incarceration. He must also pay a total fine of 3500 dollars. The case was heard by Judge Steve […]
Kenton Rotary welcomed Joe Sherman, The republican candidate for Hardin County Commissioner. Mr. Sherman won a 4 way race in the recent Republican primary election. As of now, he will run unopposed in the General Election this November. Joe shared with the group his main goal if elected. He want to see economic growth for Hardin County. He believes by being proactive, the county can seek out businesses and industry […]
The fourth in a six part Alzheimer's Education Series will be held Thursday April 18. It will start at 6 that evening at Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place in Kenton. The April program is Effective Communication Strategies. Those attending will receive tips to better communicate with people living with the disease. The program is free but registration is required by calling 419-419-5858.
