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Ridgemont School Board Releases Highlights of May Meeting

The 2018-2019 school year is coming to an end and it has been a learning experience for us all. The weather played a major part in the many calendar, lunch menu, sports schedules, and educational changes but everyone stepped up and made it all happen for our students. Thank you to everyone who helped us through 2018-2019! We have grown in so many ways and I am very proud of our students, staff, and community! Below are the highlights from […]

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OSP Plans Increased Patrols Over Memorial Day Weekend

COLUMBUS - During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible on Ohio’s roadways to promote safety. As part of the Click it or Ticket campaign troopers are encouraging drivers to wear their safety belts. The campaign began May 13 and will continue through June 2. Last year in Ohio, 17 fatal crashes killed 18 people during the Memorial Day weekend. Of those fatalities, seven were OVI-related and seven were unbelted. Troopers are also […]

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Armed Robbery Occurs at Gas Station in Findlay

An armed 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, […]

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Walmart Kenton Reopening General Merchandise Section

Walmart in Kenton will be reopening the general merchandise side of the store on Friday.   For the time being, that will exclude apparel.   The store will offer limited selections as they work to continue to completely restock as soon as possible.   The general merchandise section has been closed since a fire on May 6. The grocery section reopened with a limited section a few days after the fire.   26 year old Caleb T. Poole, of Fredericktown, […]

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Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Recognizes Class of 2019

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – The Ohio Hi-Point Class of 2019 celebrated Wednesday evening during the Bellefontaine Main Campus’ 2019 Convocation Ceremony, which recognizes students who attend the Bellefontaine Main Campus from one of OHP’s 14 partner school districts and complete a career-technical program.   Ohio Hi-Point’s Students of the Month led the processional followed by the posting of the colors by the American Legion Post 173 of Bellefontaine.   Brianna Workman, an Automotive Technology senior from Bellefontaine High School, led the […]

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Deadline for BPW Club Scholarships Approaching

The Hardin County Business and Professional Women’s Club is reminding area students that the deadline is approaching to submit applications for its annual scholarship. The scholarship is open to any student from Hardin County who has completed at least two of four years of college at an accredited school, or one year of a two-year business or technical school program. Applications are available at the Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library in Kenton, Forest Jackson Public Library in Forest, Hardin […]

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State Recognizes MLJ Library on 50th Anniversary

The Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library recently received recognition from the State of Ohio for its 50th Anniversary.   Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted commended everyone surrounding the library for five decades of service and wished them the best for many years of continual success.   The library was recognized for its commitment and dedication to making a positive difference in the community and around Ohio, making it a better place to live, work and […]

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Kenton Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident

A Kenton man was arrested following a domestic disturbance Wednesday night.   According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, an officer said as he was parked in the Autozone parking lot in the 300 block of West Franklin Street, he observed an altercation in the alley next to Jimmy's Pizza.   After an investigation, 27 year old Michael Cunningham was arrested for domestic violence.   Cunningham was transported to the Multi County Jail in Marion.

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Crash Damages Two Vehicles in Downtown Kenton

A driver was cited following a crash in downtown Kenton Wednesday morning.   According to the report from the Kenton Police Department,  35 year old Danielle Miller, of Kenton, was driving west on Franklin and swerved her car to the left to avoid hitting a semi that was stopped for a red light at Detroit Street.   Her vehicle struck a car that was stopped in the left turn lane being driven by 42 year old Brant Meade, of Marion. […]

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