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Fewest Fatalities Reported in Four Years During Memorial Day Weekend

COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 12 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2019 Memorial Day weekend according to provisional statistics. In 2018, there were 18 traffic deaths during the Memorial Day weekend. Three of this year’s fatalities were the result of not wearing a safety belt when available, two were pedestrians, one was OVI-related and one was not wearing a helmet. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 24 and ran through Monday, May 27. State […]

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YMCA Planning Bicycle Tour of Amish Country

A Bicycle Tour of Amish Country is being planned by the Hardin County YMCA.   The tour will take place on June 8 and will offer 5,15 and 30 mile rides.   You can pre-register at the Y or go to hardincoymca.net for the form and save money.   On the day of the event, the cost is   The ride is sponsored by the Hardin County Family YMCA in partnership with the Healthy Lifestyles Coalition of Hardin County.   […]

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Construction on ONU Engineering Building Continues

Construction continues on the James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building on the campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada.   The new building will be nearly twice as large as the current one – from 55,000 square feet to 105,000.   It will be able to support more students, too – 600 students by 2019.   To prepare industry-ready graduates, the new building will have more large-scale project and design space (over 10,000 square feet) for capstone projects, design competitions and […]

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Registration Deadline for Pigs to be Exhibited at Fair is June 7

All pigs that will be exhibited at the 2019 Hardin County Fair must be registered by Friday, June 7th.   Follow the link on the Hardin County Fair Facebook page to register.   Use the form to register swine you have as a part of your Swine Project that you will take to the fair in September.     Only swine owned and in your possession by June 1 and listed on the form will be eligible for the county […]

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One Killed in Celina from Monday Night Tornado

A round of severe weather caused many Hardin County residents to head to basements and other safe spaces to ride out the threat Monday night.   The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning around 11pm, which was set to expire at 11:30 but was extended until midnight.   The warning was issued when radar indicated rotation inside a thunderstorm that had already produced a tornado back into Indiana.   Sirens were activated around the county, but there were no […]

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Two Motorcycles Stolen at Brims Imports

A breaking and entering at Brims Imports was reported to Kenton police on Monday.   According to the report, officers were dispatched to the business Monday morning. The incident occurred sometime since Sunday evening.   Two motorcycles, one valued at $10,000 and the other at $5000, were stolen from the business.   Also reported to police on Monday were possible breaking and entering incidents in the 400 block of West Carrol Street, 900 block of Gilmore and 500 block of […]

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Relay for Life Event Set for July 19

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Hardin County takes place on July 19, 2019 at 6 pm at the Courthouse square in Kenton. Together, we can beat our biggest rival. Join local volunteers and participants as we celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change. The opening ceremony, which includes a special Survivors Lap, will begin at 6 pm. We want to honor all cancer survivors at our […]

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Two Kenton Residents Among 3 Injured in Thursday Afternoon Crash

Two Kenton residents were among three people injured in a crash that occurred Thursday afternoon on US 68 at State Route 273 in Logan County. WPKO Radio reported that 48 year old Charles Yaeger, of LaRue, drove from 273 onto 68 and his vehicle was struck by a southbound vehicle being operated by 64 year old Pamela Greeno, of Kenton. Greeno and a passenger, 60 year old Michael Greeno, were transported to Lima Memorial Hospital. Yaeger was taken to Mary […]

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Six Local Employers Receive Safety Awards

KENTON - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) honored six local employers for reaching one year without workplace injuries or illnesses that kept workers away from work for more than a day. The employers, members of the Hardin County Safety Council, received BWC’s 100% Award during the Safety Council’s annual awards ceremony. “A healthy workforce is crucial to ensuring that Ohio’s economy remains strong, and I applaud these businesses for their commitment to workplace […]

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