The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Hardin, Logan, Central Auglaize and Northern Union Counties until 5 this evening. The picture was taken from on the Leighton Street bridge. The water is very close to the bottom of the bridge. Local law enforcement reported flooding is occurring. Several roads are closed or have high water. Up to two inches of rain has already fallen. Moderate to at times heavy rainfall fell across the […]
The theft of gasoline from Fuel Mart was reported to Kenton Police on Monday. According to the report, officers were dispatched to the business in reference to a male who had pumped gasoline into a vehicle then drove off without paying. An employee was able to get a license plate, which was registered to a resident in Findlay. The Findlay Police Department advised that the vehicle was at the residence at the time they checked. The […]
Counterfeit money was used at another Kenton business on Monday. According to the Kenton Police Department report, an employee of Kroger reported that a woman used 6 counterfeit $5 bills at the store. The bills were seized as evidence. On Sunday, an employee at S & S Drive Thru reported that someone used a counterfeit bill at that business.
A Kenton man was arrested on a warrant Monday morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Letson Street in reference to a wanted person. The warrant through the Hardin County Sheriff's Office was confirmed, and 27 year old Michael Cunningham was arrested and released to the custody of the Sheriff's Office.
Americans for Prosperity-Ohio will present Senator Rob McColley with the 2019 Taxpayers' Torch Award. The annual recognition is presented to an outstanding lawmaker that shows leadership through policies that break down barriers to opportunity. The grassroots organization is recognizing Sen. McColley for his efforts on civil asset forfeiture, onerous occupational licensing, and regulation. McColley represents District 1, which includes Hardin County, in the State Senate. The presentation will be made at the Athletic Club in Columbus […]
Apollo Career Center is offering an EMT Basic class starting August 19th with orientation on August 12th. The morning class being offered is Monday & Wednesday from 9am-1pm. The evening class being offered is Monday & Wednesday 6pm-10pm. If you are looking to join local EMS, this is a great class to take. Many departments will help pay for the class.
The Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival has been scheduled for Saturday August 24 at three different locations in Ada. Several new events have been added to this year's festival. At the Wilson Football factory, the Annual garage sale will kick off at 8 that morning. Numerous activities will also be held at Dial-Roberson Stadium at Ohio Northern University and the Ada Depot Park throughout the day. The “football drop” will end the evening […]
Three men will begin a paddleboard journey across Lake Erie early this morning. Joe Lorenz, Kwin Morris and Jeff Guy traverse international waters passing by 800+ foot freighters and other boat traffic all in an effort to raise awareness of Great Lakes environmental issues. They’ll begin their adventure at Belle Isle State Park, home of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and end it near Sandusky. The 80-mile trip is expected to take about 24 hours. In 2018 […]
Members of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office attended the the National Sheriff’s Conference in Louisville Kentucky over the weekend. Sheriffs and Deputies from throughout the country convened to educate themselves as well as find ways to improve the service provided to their respective counties. Sheriff Keith Everhart attended with Chief Deputy Dennis Burns, Sgt. Rich Williams and Sgt. Chuck Mulligan. The group said they were proud to represent Hardin County on the national level.
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.