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Search of Apartment Uncovers Multiple Drug Items

A Kenton man is facing drug charges after his apartment was searched Thursday afternoon.   According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers assisted the Hardin County Probation Office on a search of the apartment at Scioto Village because of suspected drug activity.   Numerous drug paraphernalia items, a bottle containing white capsules with an unknown substance and marijuana were located and seized during the search.   The 32 year old male suspect is facing charges of possession […]

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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charge

A traffic stop led to drug related charges against a Kenton man Thursday evening.   According to the Kenton Police Department report, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 600 block of Silver Street.   48 year old Russell Shinn Jr. was issued a summons for possession of drug paraphernalia. A plastic straw with white powder residue was seized from the vehicle.   Shinn was also cited for fictitious license plates and for not having a […]

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Logan County Grand Jury Indicts Kenton Man

A Kenton man was indicted by a grand jury in Logan County.   According to documents filed in Logan County Common Pleas Court, Bryant Piper was indicted on a felony count of theft.   The alleged offense occurred in November of 2018.   Piper is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.

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March SNAP Benefits to be Issued in Feb and March

SNAP recipients will receive 50% of their March benefits this month, and the other half on the assigned issuance date in March.   The U.S. Department of Agriculture instructed states to make the full February benefits available in January due to the partial government shutdown.   Ohio expects to return to the standard cycle of issuing benefits in April.

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National FFA Week Runs Feb 16-23

On Saturday, nearly 670,000 FFA members across the country will begin to share the story of agriculture as part of National FFA Week.   Whether it is through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in the development of agriculture's future leaders and the importance of agricultural education.   National FFA Week always runs Saturday to Saturday and encompasses February 22, which […]

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New Exhibits Being Added to Museum

The Hardin County Historical Museums is taking the winter off to add new exhibits and refresh others.   Director Sheena Striker said January and February are slower months for the museum, which makes it a perfect time for the closure.   She said they will be back in March with a new scouting exhibit among other changes.     To hear more about the museums, tune in Public Eye Saturday morning at 7:30 and Sunday at noon on WKTN.

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Planned Power Outage in Marion County

A planned power outage will affect some residents in Marion County Saturday.   The outage is planned starting at noon Saturday for residents in the Martel area, which is in Tully Township.   American Electric Power will be performing scheduled maintenance, and they hope to have service restored by 5 Saturday evening.

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BPD Holding Youth Academy Classes

The Bellefontaine Police Department Youth Academy will be holding two separate classes on March 2 and March 9.   Each class is a day long learning opportunity, and these classes are open to High School, Juniors or Seniors who are interested in learning more about a law enforcement career.   You can pick up an application at the Bellefontaine Police Department to enroll in one of the classes.

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Forest Area Community Garage Sales Scheduled for May

It may only be mid February, but it's not too early to think about Spring Cleaning.   In Forest, it's time to start figuring out what needs to be thrown out or possibly sold.   The village has set the date for the 2019 Forest Area Community Garage Sales. They will be held May 9,10 and 11.   For more information, contant Rhonda Melroy at 419-674-8072.

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