A new water main is being installed on Gage and Smith Street in Forest early this month. According to a letter sent to village residents, water main will be installed on Smith from Campbell Street to 412 Smith Street. The street will be closed to thru traffic, but will remain accessible to local residents, school and emergency vehicles. The water main will then be installed on Gage Street beginning at the 505 address and going east to […]
A crash occurred in the 100 block of West Franklin Street Thursday morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 52 year old Lewis Cornish, of Kenton, was attempting to park, and when he realized the vehicle would not fit in the space, he pulled back onto the roadway where his car struck the cab of an eastbound semi being operated by 52 year old Everett Clark, of Indiana. Light to moderate damage occurred to the […]
The 31st Annual Consignment Sale is set to take place tomorrow at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. The auction is set to start at 9 Saturday morning. Consignments will still be accepted today until 5:00pm. No consignments will be accepted on sale day. All items will be sold to the highest bidder, and the terms are cash or check with proper identification. The auctioneers are Jan Layman, Steve Eaton, Gary Saylor, Dave Wedertz, Hal Jackson, […]
A Spaghetti Dinner and Concert Fundraiser as been set for Saturday April 13 at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. The meal will be served from 5 until 6:30pm followed by the concert at the church, which is located around 4 miles north of Kenton on U.S. 68. All the proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Safe Haven of Hardin County.
Hancock County residents are being invited to become associate members of the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association. WFIN Radio reported that Sheriff Michael Heldman said this in response to an increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement in the fight against crime. He said residents can join for a contribution as little as $20. The sheriff added that the membership drive is more important due to increasing cutbacks from government funding. Call the Buckeye State […]
Hardin Northern students will give a new twist to a classic Neil Simon comedy. The Odd Couple-the Female Version will be presented March 28-30 at the school. All shows start at 7:00pm. Unger and Madison are at it again, only this time it's Florence Unger and Olive Madison in this gender swapped version where the girls get to have all the fun. Tickets are $7 adults and $5 students.
Hardin County - The Hardin County Cattle Producers will hold their annual Beef Banquet on Saturday, March 23 in the Community Building at the fairgrounds, starting at 6:00 pm. Pre-sale adult tickets are $15 ($20 at the door), youth ages 6-12 are $7.50 ($10 at the door), kids under 6 years old are free, and 2018 Hardin County Junior Fair Beef Barn Exhibitors are free with a reservation given to any Cattle Producers Director. Please request pre-sale tickets by March […]
Hardin County Treasurer Denise Althauser gave the February Monthly Investment Report to the Hardin County Commissioners at a recent meeting. She said interest has increased 73% over last year at this time. Total interest to date in 2018 was $61,670.24, and total interest for February 2019 is $69,833.95. Althauser is hosting the Treasurers Association in Hardin County next week, and the State Treasurer's Office will be the Speaker.
Two vehicles were damaged in a crash that occurred in Bellefontaine around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon. According to the Bellefontaine Police Department report, 16 year old Destiny Close attempted to turn left from East Sandusky onto North Hayes Street, when her car struck an eastbound car being operated by 59 year old Rebecca Rutherford, of Bellefontaine. Moderate damage occurred to both vehicles. There were no injuries, and Close was cited for failure to yield the right of way.
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