The Forest-Jackson Public Library is offering a home delivery service. Residents of the Riverdale School District who are homebound and interested in having books delivered can call the library at 419-272-2400. Items are scheduled to be delivered in the afternoon on the second Thursday of every month.
CELINA, OH — Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was joined by Celina Police Chief Tom Wale as he visited the City of Celina to see firsthand the damage that was caused by one of nearly a dozen tornadoes that devastated western Ohio over Memorial Day Weekend. The terrible storms killed one Celina resident, Mr. Melville Hanna, 81. Brown toured the Dayton Water Supply & Treatment Facility with Mayor Nan Whaley yesterday, after visiting a Red Cross shelter for residents […]
The Kenton Postmaster and Supervisor met recently with the Hardin County Commissioners and informed them they have been insulted and belittled by a third floor official in the Hardin County Courthouse. That information was contained in the minutes of the May 23 meeting of the Commissioners. Board President Roger Crowe said the complaint was against the Clerk of Courts Office. Starting this week, mail from the post office for the Clerk of Courts Office will be delivered […]
The Hardin County Commissioners approved an increase for private pay room rates at Hardin Hills Health Center. The rate will go from $153 to $175 per day for all new admissions effective June 1. All current residents will see the increase effective January 1, 2020.
One person was injured in a three vehicle crash in Findlay on Wednesday. WFIN Radio reported that 23 year old Larae Brand, of Carey, attempted to turn from a parking lot onto Trenton Avenue when her car was struck by a vehicle being operated by 28 year old Angela Schumaker, of Arcadia. Shumaker's vehicle was then pushed into the path of truck being driven by 47 year old Jonathan Morrison, of Dunkirk. Schumaker wa taken to Blanchard […]
The Lima Police Department announced the passing of retired K9 Diego. In a post on the department's Facebook page, it was noted that Diego served as a loyal and dedicated partner of Patrolman Amy Glanemann, the first female handler ever at the Lima Police Department. Diego was responsible for several apprehensions and removal of large amounts of drugs from the streets of Lima and surrounding communities, as well as countless community related interactions.
COLUMBUS, OH -- National Weather Service storm survey teams confirmed eight tornadoes struck Ohio late Monday night/early Tuesday morning – five in the Miami Valley area, which left catastrophic damage and massive power outages. Damage assessment continues across the state. Confirmed Tornadoes by the NWS: .EF3 – Trotwood, Montgomery County .EF3 – Beavercreek, Greene County .EF3 – Celina, Mercer County .EF2 – Vandalia, Montgomery County .EF0 – near Phillipsburg, Miami/Montgomery Counties .EF0 – Circleville, Pickaway County .EF1 – Tarlton, Pickaway […]
A Kenton woman was arrested on a warrant Wednesday evening. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of West North Street in reference to a noise complaint. Several people were sitting on the porch outside, including 49 year old Cassandra McDowell who had an active warrant through the Kenton Police Department. McDowell was taken into custody and transported to the Multi-County Jail in Marion.
A Bellefontaine man was charged following a disturbance Wednesday night. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Mill Street to investigate a report of a fight. 34 year old Philip Wallace was arrested and transported to the police department. He was released later after being issued a summons for disorderly conduct.
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