An armed robbery was reported to Kenton Police Thursday evening. According to the report, a 19 year old Fremont man was visiting a friend on Grape Street, when an unknown man walked in the door holding a handgun. The suspect had a ski mask over his face to conceal his identity. The man left the residence after taking both of the victims wallets and cell phones. After the incident, one of the victims left the residence […]
Three people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office, the following three individuals were each placed on five years community control with conditions: .Brandon W. Ohler on one count each of possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, aggravated possession of drugs and attempted tampering with evidence. .Jonathan A. Manns on one count each of tampering with evidence and possession of cocaine. .Michael R. Stansbery on one […]
A breaking and entering was reported to the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning. According to the report, a deputy was dispatched to Kirby Sand and Gravel on County Highway 43 to investigate the incident. It was discovered that someone cut a lock on the southeast drive gate and drove onto the property. Around 20 large truck batteries, several aluminum truck rims and numerous other items were stolen. Deputies were able to photograph tire tracks and […]
A theft was reported Thursday morning at 777 Games on Tiffin Avenue is Findlay. According to a release, officers were dispatched to the business for a theft in progress. An employee said a while male about 6 feet tall wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black and white skull bandanna and aviator sunglasses was standing outside. Fearing the business was about to be robbed, he went to a nearby business to call for help. The suspect entered the […]
The Hardin County Fairgrounds will be closed next week while the grandstand is being painted. Officials were concerned about overspray being ingested by people as well as damaging vehicles in the area. The grounds will be closed Tuesday June 18 through Friday the 21, and is set to reopen June 24. During that time, operations will be by email only. Secretary Judi Cronley can be reached by emailing secretary@hardincountyfair.org. Voicemails will also be checked remotely.
Tickets are still on sale for the second Ballpark Bash later this summer. The event raises money for the Home Run Memorial Park and was a success in its inaugural year. Four bands, some returning from last year, will perform August 17 at the ballpark. A new band, KISS tribute band Mr. Speed, was added to this year's lineup. For more information, tune in Public Eye, Saturday morning at 7:35 and Sunday at noon on WKTN.
Law enforcement agencies from Allen County will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Monday June 24. The event raises awareness and money for Special Olympics in Ohio. Beginning at 10 that morning, officers will run from Allen-Oakwood Correctional Facility to the downtown Lima square. Everyone is encouraged to join in the celebration and cheering of the athletes and officers at 11:30am. if any individual or business would like to make […]
58 percent of Americans polled chose Dad-jokes as their favorite dad-ism. That's followed by dad style and dad dance moves. The survey of 1817 adults, aged 18 and over and conducted by Topcashback.com, shows that 80 percent plan to celebrate Father's Day this Sunday. 36 percent plan to give their dad breakfast, lunch, brunch and/or dinner. 43 percent of dads prefer spending quality time with their kids as a present. Two out of five Americans chose […]
A Marysville man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon near Bellefontaine. WPKO Radio reported that 20 year old Mark Jarrell was riding the motorcycle east on County Road 10 when a vehicle being driven by 24 year old Tiffany Dewitt, of West Mansfield, pulled into his path from County Road 55. The motorcycle hit the side of the sport utility vehicle, and Jarrell was ejected. He was transported to Mary Rutan Hospital where he was […]
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