A Kenton woman reported the fraudulent use of her credit card to Kenton police on Thursday. According to the report, the 72 year old victim said a relative of hers used her credit card information without her authorization. There were 6 western union cash advances made on the card totaling just over $530. A 34 year old Kenton woman was listed as the suspect, but she has not yet been charged as the incident remains under investigation.
A Belle Center woman was issued a summons following a shoplifting reported at Family Dollar in Kenton. According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to the store at around 7:40 Thursday evening. The suspect, identified as 51 year old Shelley Scott, was cited for theft and possessing criminal tools. She is scheduled to be in Hardin County Municipal Court on April 11.
The driver of a semi escaped injury after his trailer hauling livestock was struck by a train Thursday afternoon. This happened in Putnam County, south of Ottawa. Hometown Stations reported that the semi got stuck on the tracks, and the trailer was struck by the oncoming train. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office handled the crash. It is not known how many of the 29 cows on the trailer were killed.
Hardin County – As Hardin County farmers get ready to plant this year’s corn and soybeans, crop yields from the 2018 growing season have been released from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service. Although these crop production numbers are based on estimates, they are used for crop insurance and government reporting purposes. According to a recently released report, 94,000 acres of corn were planted with 87,500 acres harvested in the county in 2018. The county […]
The Hardin County Run for Down Syndrome will be held on June 1 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Registrations are being accepted now by visiting cant stop running co.com or you can mail the registration payment to Quest Federal Credit Union in care of Tiffany Mustain. All of the proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio. For the complete discussion on the topic, tune in Public Eye, Saturday morning at 7:30 and Sunday at noon […]
Kindergarten screenings for Hardin Northern’s 2019-2020 school year will be held on Wednesday April 10. The screening will be held from 8:30am until 3:30pm in the Hardin Northern High School gym. Contact Jodi Thiel at 419-759-2331 to register.
St. John’s Evangelical Church in Kenton will present its annual portrayal of “The Passion of Christ.” This event will take place, Thursday and Friday evening, April 18 & 19 @ 8:00 p.m. The Passion of Christ Play is a portrayal of the last week of Christ’s life on Earth. These performances are free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken to benefit local charities.
Logan County First Responders are holding the 4th Annual Behind the Badge Indian Lake Safe Skate. Those attending will be able to meet the members of Logan County law enforcement and local fire and EMS. Emergency Vehicles will be on display, and a variety of first responders will be on hand to meet you and answer your questions. The free skating event will be held from 5-8pm on Wednesday April 24 at the Indian Lake […]
A Mohawk School bus was involved in a three vehicle crash this morning in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, 39 year old Eric Godfrey, of Tiffin, failed to stop in time while driving south on State Highway 53. His car struck the rear of a vehicle being operated by 29 year old Sarah Stromack, of LaGrange, Ohio, pushing it into the rear of the bus being driven by 64 year old […]
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