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Kenton Downtown Revitalization Plan Informational Meeting Scheduled

An informational meeting to discuss the Kenton Downtown Revitalization Plan is scheduled for 4pm Monday June 10 in Veteran's Hall at the Hardin County Courthouse.   The Downtown Revitalization Plan prioritizes capital improvements in the downtown. Currently, the City of Kenton and the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance are undergoing a planning and design process for needed sewer, water and stormwater infrastructure upgrades within a nine-block area downtown.   Those attending the meeting will  learn more about the history […]

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Latta Receives Award from American Conservative Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) received the American Conservative Union (ACU) Award for Conservative Excellence for his voting record in 2018. Latta’s score reflects his votes in favor of Right to Try, protecting children who survive abortion, and repealing the burdensome Waters of the U.S. rule. “Northwest and West Central Ohioans sent me to Washington to be their voice in our representative government, and my voting record reflects that. I voted to protect our most vulnerable, limit […]

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Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Social Security from Being Garnished

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-O), Ranking Member of the Finance Committee’s Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy Subcommittee joined his colleagues this week to introduce the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, to protect Americans who receive Social Security from having their benefits garnished to pay outstanding federal debts, such as student loans. “Americans work hard to earn their Social Security and we cannot allow it to be stolen away by student debt,” Brown said. “Instead […]

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Concert Acts Announced for 2019 Hardin County Fair

The country concert acts for the 2019 Hardin County Fair were announced today.   Country star Tyler Rich is the headline act. Rolling Stone magazine listed Rich among the top 10 new country artists of 2018.   His breakout single that year, "The Difference" crossed over 39 million streams and scored a number 1 on SiriusXM. It was played heavily on country radio. Rich performed the song to a nationwide audience on NBC's Today Show.   The opening act will […]

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Overdose Death of Union County Woman Underway

On May 17, 2019, Deputies with the Union County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 8000 block of Rickard Road for an unresponsive female. The person was pronounced deceased and the Union County Coroner was called to the scene. The Union County Coroner’s Office investigators preliminary toxicology analysis indicated lethal amounts of Heroin and Metabolites found in the deceased female. This information was shared with the Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement (M.A.D.E.) Task Force, which includes members of the Union […]

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Two Kenton Residents Facing Charges Following a Fight

Charges were filed against two people following a fight Thursday night.   According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Waterworks Drive to investigate the incident.   28 year old Jody Hayter was issued a summons for assault and obstructing official business, and 27 year old Brittney Joseph for assault.   Both suffered apparent minor injuries.

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Aggravated Robbery Investigation Underway in Findlay

A robbery occurred early Thursday morning at the Mobile One Gas Station on North Main Street in Findlay.   According to a release, a male victim had just closed the station and while leaving, two black males approached him, displayed a handgun and demanded money.   The two suspects took an undisclosed amount of the victim's money and left in a black, four door style passenger car.   The two male suspects were described as both being middle aged, approximately […]

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One Sentenced Recently in Common Pleas Court

One person was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court.   According to the document from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office:   32 year old Nicole D. Manns was placed on five years community control with conditions on one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs.   The case was heard by Judge Scott Barrett.

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Four Bands to Perform at 2019 Ballpark Bash in August

Organizers are gearing up 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.

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