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Warrant Issued for Arrest of Findlay Armed Robbery Suspect

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred this past Monday morning in Findlay.   According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 27 year old Kip Allen Wright, of Findlay. He is wanted on a charge of aggravated robbery.   The suspect allegedly entered the Exxon store on Fostoria Avenue, produced a handgun and demanded money. An employee was […]

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Latta Sends Letter Seeking Assistance for Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey about the continued rain in Ohio. Click here for a copy of the letter. In his letter, he asks for clarification on the assistance process to help ease the uncertainty farmers are facing. He also extends an invitation to the Under Secretary and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to visit the 5th Congressional […]

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Ohio Ag Director to Meet with Local Ag Producers

The Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture will be in Logan County Friday to meet with area ag producers.   The Bellefontaine Examiner reported that Dorothy Pelanda will be at Henry Farms located at 9110 State Route 287 in West Liberty beginning at 11 Friday morning.   She will talk with local farmers who have been affected by this season's heavy rains.

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OhioHealth Sponsoring Survivor Dinner Prior to Relay for Life

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital will be sponsoring a Survivor Dinner prior to the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event scheduled for Friday, July 19 in downtown Kenton.   The Survivor Dinner will be held at the Elks, located at 157 E. Franklin St. in Kenton.     Dinner will begin at 4:30 p.m. with registration opening at 4 p.m.      Survivors will receive a t-shirt and are able to bring a caregiver.     RSVP’s will be taken from now until […]

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Marion County K9 Receives Protective Vest

Marion County Sheriff’s Office K9 Viking will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.   Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.    The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or […]

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Jerome Township Fire Holding Town Hall on Tax Levy

The Jerome Township Division of Fire in Union County will be holding two informational Town Hall meetings regarding a proposed tax levy for Fire and EMS services.    The meetings will be held at the Jerome Township Building located at 9777 Industrial Parkway on June 26th and 27th at 7 pm each night.    Township and Fire officials are looking to gather the residents’ thoughts, expectations, and ideas prior to placing an issue on the November ballot.

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Kenton City Schools Board Of Education Welcome New Employees

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education met Tuesday night to conduct regular business.  The Kenton City Schools will welcome 7 new employees for the 2019-2020 school year. Among these newly hired employees are new Athletic Director, Brett Purcell. Among these new hires, six of them are from Kenton. There are still positions open in the Kenton City Schools District, for more information on these positions, visit kentoncityschools.org.  Among items approved at last nights meeting was an adjusted start and […]

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Farming Accident Claims the Life of Mt. Blanchard Man

A Mt. Blanchard man died in a farming accident Monday afternoon.   WFIN Radio reported that 44 year old Christopher Farver was working on a piece of farm machinery in a field on Township Road 152 in Hancock County when he was struck by a tractor being operated by 77 year old Leo Smalley.   Farver was pronounced dead at the scene.   The accident remains under investigation.

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Two Injured in Crash This Morning in Northern Hardin County (Incomplete)

Two people were injured in a crash that occurred this morning on County Road 20 at County Road 159 in northern Hardin County.   Complete details are not available at this time, but according to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, one person was transported by helicopter to an undisclosed hospital.   Another person was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.   The names have not yet been released, and citations are pending.   The Ohio State Patrol, […]

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