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Deadline to Submit Veterans Hall of Fame Nominations Approaching

COLUMBUS – The deadline for submitting nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is just weeks away and we want to hear from those who know former service members who are excelling and making a difference in society. Now in its 26th year, the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue to contribute to our communities, state and nation through exceptional acts of volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service or […]

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Breaking and Entering at Apartment in Kenton Reported Saturday

An apartment was broken into over the weekend in Kenton.   According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to Kenton Village Apartments at 655 East Street in Kenton, where they discovered that an apartment had been broken into sometime since Friday night.   Various kitchen items were broken. It is not what, if anything, was stolen.   The incident remains under investigation.

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Stolen Items Recovered at House in Kenton

A Kenton juvenile reported finding several stolen items at a residence in Kenton over the weekend.   According to the report from the Kenton Police department, a 12 year old girl flagged down an officer at the intersection of Franklin and Mill Streets to report stolen items she said were at a residence in the 700 block of West Franklin Street.   The bicycle and accessories that were recovered was valued at just over $400.   A 14 year old […]

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UF Students Urged to Recycle as Move Out Day Approaches

The frying pan that never got used. That can of ravioli that didn’t get opened. The perfectly good jacket that didn’t get worn. Spring typically means finals week and commencement celebrations at colleges across the country. It also means that several tons of recyclable waste, like the items mentioned above, will go into landfills as students leave for the summer. This year, the University of Findlay – represented by Findlay Green Campus Initiative (FGCI), Campus Ministry, Campus Housing, Facilities, and […]

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BWC Announces More Money for Body Armor Funding

State officials and members of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced that an additional $1 million will be dedicated to funding body armor for Ohio law enforcement officers. Due to high demand, BWC will contribute the funds to the Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program, which was created by Governor DeWine last year while he served as Ohio’s Attorney General.   The additional money brings total funding for the body armor program to $3.5 million. The new $1 million in […]

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Hardin County Not Affected, but Flood Warnings Extended in Region

The Scioto River through Kenton is holding up well despite moderate to heavy rain that fell Thursday and into the overnight. (in picture is Scioto River Friday afternoon at the Main Street bridge in Kenton) More rain is forecast Saturday night and early next week, which could cause problems with already saturated ground. The immediate concerns in our region are flood warnings that have been extended into Saturday morning for Allen, Auglaize and Hancock Counties. ...The flood warning continues for […]

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House Near Alger Destroyed by Fire Thursday

A house was totally destroyed by fire Thursday morning south of Alger. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the Alger Fire Department was dispatched around 8:15 Thursday morning to 8091 County Road 35. The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived and was a total loss. No one was home at the time, and there were no injuries. The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of those affected, such as temporary lodging, food […]

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Eight Hardin Northern Grads Selected to Honor Court

Hardin Northern High School will hold its 2019 commencement on Sunday, May 19, at 2:00 pm in the auditorium.   Eight of the 27 graduating seniors have been selected as Honor Court graduates.   Each of the students has maintained a grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale and will receive an Honor Court medallion at the commencement.   The eight Honor Court students are:   .Cassidy Crooks: is the daughter of Ryan Crooks and Emily […]

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Marion Man Cited for OVI Following Union County Crash

A 63 year old Marion man was cited for operating a vehicle while under the influence following a crash in Union County Thursday afternoon.   According to the report from the Union County Sheriff's Office, James Caldwell lost control of his car while driving west on State Route 347.   The vehicle ended up off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail resulting in disabling damage.   Caldwell was not injured.

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