A North Baltimore man was killed in a one vehicle crash Thursday morning in Hancock County. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 48 year old Bradley Tidd lost control of his car while driving east on County Road 212. The car went off the north side of the road and struck a tree causing heavy damage. Tidd was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay where he was pronounced dead. The crash […]
A Wharton man was cited following an injury crash in Arlington Thursday night. According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office report, 42 year old Jeremy Saldana was driving south on Main Street and travelled off the right side of road striking a parked car. Heavy damage occurred to both vehicles, and a passenger in Saldana's car, 37 year old Samantha Klein, of Ottawa, was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Saldana was cited […]
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Forest is happening Saturday April 20. It is being held from 1 until 2 tomorrow afternoon at Gormley Park. The Easter Egg Hunt in Forest will be held rain or shine. The Hardin County Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt happens Saturday afternoon around the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton. Four age groups, 0-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10. The forecast is calling for rain in the morning, but ending by […]
Hancock County Law Enforcement agencies are hosting a Coffee with a Cop event Saturday morning (April 20). The forum offers a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know officers and deputies from the Findlay Police Department and Hancock County Sheriff's Office. Coffee with a Cop with be held from 9-11 Saturday morning at Coffee Amici located at 330 South Main Street in Findlay.
Three people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Drew E. Rensing was sentenced to a total of 20 months in prison on one count of possession of heroin and for violating terms of his supervision. .Jason S. Hurley was sentenced to 12 months in prison on one count of escape. He was given credit for 146 days time served. .Angelica L. McClain was placed on […]
You can take your expired and unused prescriptions as well as over the counter medications to one of four locations on Saturday April 27 from 9-11am. The locations are in Kenton, Ada, Forest and Mt. Victory. Law enforcement officers will dispose of these medications in a safe, legal manner. For the complete discussion on the topic with Linda Wuethrich, Program Coordinator with the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District and Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart, tune in […]
A Mt. Victory was was arrested following an incident in Kenton Thursday afternoon. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North High Street after receiving several calls about an impaired subject who had been laying in the street. It was also reported that the man started a confrontation with a mail carrier as well. Officers arrived and located 47 year old Michael Taylor who was allegedly under […]
A burglary was reported to Kenton police on Thursday. According to the report, a Kenton resident told officers a television and soundbar were stolen from her residence in the 500 block of King Street. A 16 year old male from Kenton is listed as the suspect, but he has not yet been charged.
A Kenton man reported that a named suspect used his bank card without his permission. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the 67 year old victim said a woman used the card to withdraw nearly $500 from his account. The suspect is facing a charge of theft, but she has not yet been charged as the incident remains under investigation.
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