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PUCO Grants Hours-of-Service Relief to Intrastate Trucks Hauling Fuel

COLUMBUS, OHIO (May 29, 2019) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today granted temporary regulatory relief from the hours-of-service requirements for drivers operating commercial motor vehicles transporting motor vehicle fuel within the state of Ohio. The regulatory relief is effective immediately and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2018. Carriers subject to this regulatory relief are not exempt from any other motor carrier safety regulations, including commercial driver’s licensing, controlled substance and alcohol use and testing […]

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The “100 Deadliest Days” for Teen Drivers Begins

COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 30, 2019) – This week marks the start of the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers. This is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers historically rises. New national crash data reveals the main reasons behind these deadly summer teen crashes include speeding, drinking and driving and distraction. In Ohio, data from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), suggests inexperience, speeding and distractions are main contributing factors […]

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Touch a Truck Event Scheduled in Marysville Friday

The City of Marysville is holding a Touch a Truck event Friday May 31 at Mill Valley Park Central, 703 Millwood Blvd in Marysville.   Touch a Truck, which runs from 10am to 1pm, offers children of all ages the opportunity to explore, touch, and climb aboard police cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances, tractors, backhoes and more.   Admission is free, but visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to help Stuff a Truck.     Items will be […]

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Bellefontaine Police Department Taking Registrations for DARE Camp

The Bellefontaine Police Department is taking registrations now for the 2019 DARE Camp to be held at YMCA Camp Wilson the week of July 15th through July 19.   The camp is free and open to current 5th grade students.   Registration forms may be picked up at the Bellefontaine Police Department.   Completed registration forms must be returned to the Bellefontaine Police Department before the camp start date.   For more information contact Officer Doug Walters or Officer Andy […]

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UNOH Commencement Exercises Set for June 9

The University of Northwestern Ohio’s 99th annual commencement exercises will be held this year on Sunday, June 9, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center. A total of 1,158 students from the College of Applied Technologies, College of Business, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, and Graduate College will be receiving their degrees and diplomas. There are 242 students who have earned two or more credentials. This is the first year […]

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Barn Destroyed by Fire Late Tuesday Afternoon

A barn was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon south of Kenton. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched around 3:45 to 18003 Township Road 265. The barn was totally destroyed, and the loss was listed at $100,000. The property is owned by Perry Yoder. A second barn started to catch on fire but was quickly extinguished. Siding on the house was also melted. A juvenile playing with a heat source was listed as the cause. Mutual […]

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Kenton Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident

A Kenton resident was arrested Tuesday after a domestic disturbance. According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of South Wayne Street for a report of a possible domestic violence. After an investigation, 18 year old Hunter Buroker was arrested for domestic violence. He was also charged with underage consumption of an intoxicating liquor.

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14 Nuisance Violations Issued Tuesday by Kenton Police Officers

Kenton police officers were busy Tuesday serving notices concerning nuisance violations in the city.   There were 14 notices served to homeowners during the day.   The properties are located in various locations around the city.   The homeowners were given a five day notice to cut down or destroy harmful or noxious weeds, grass or vines.

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Theft and Forgery Reported to KPD Tuesday

A Lima man is facing charges following an incident reported to Kenton police on Tuesday.   According to the report, officers were called to Superior Credit Union in reference to a man trying to cash a forged check.   The check belonged to a 25 year old Lima woman.   Charges of theft and forgery are pending against the suspect.   The incident remains under investigation.

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