A Kenton man was sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to the document from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office, 33 year old Syrus R. Saxton was placed on five years community control with conditions on one count of possession of heroin. As past of the sentence, he must comply with all terms of the Hardin County Recovery Court. The case was heard by Judge Scott Barrett.
An Upper Sandusky teenager was injured in a crash that occurred Thursday morning on County Highway 44 in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, 17 year old Jonathan Lambrite was driving west on 44 at a high rate of speed, when he drove off the south side of the road and struck a transmission pole. The pickup continued westbound into the ditch and struck a second pole, and Lambrite was ejected from […]
An identity fraud incident was reported to Kenton police on Thursday. According to the Kenton Police Department report, the victim told officers that someone used his identity and withdrew money from his bank account. $220 was taken from the account. The suspect, a 32 year old Kenton man, is facing charges of theft and identity fraud. The incident remains under investigation.
A vehicle was vandalized while parked in the 400 block of Center Street sometime this past Wednesday night. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the incident was reported Thursday morning. A suspect spray painted offensive words on the passenger side of the vehicle, and the the front window was broken out. Damage was listed at around $500.
The deadline to pay Real Estate Tax Payments in Hardin County without a penalty is rapidly approaching. Treasurer Denise Althauser reminds property owners that the payment is due Wednesday February 13. The last day to pay Manufactured Home, or trailer, Tax without a penalty is Wednesday February 27. If you have any questions, contact the Treasurer’s Office located on the second floor of the Courthouse or call 419-674-2246.
The Heritage Christian Union Church is holding the 3rd Annual Heritage Sportsman's Banquet. The event will be held from 11am to 3pm on Saturday February 16 at the church located on State Route 37 in Forest. Four sportsman seminars will be presented, and participants will have a chance to win numerous prizes, including three grand prize Canadian fishing trips. All events are free and family friendly. To find out more about the banquet, tune in Public […]
The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, February 6, 2019, for their February board meeting. Fourteen directors were present and thirteen guests were present. Brad Murphy, Vice President, called the meeting to order. Doris Kissling made an announcement that this will be her last year working in the fair office, she then thanked everyone for the work they do for the fair. Mark Badertscher, county extension agent, stated all board members are invited to the many livestock banquets that are […]
Ohio State Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Bruce A. McPheron announced his recommendation of a five-year reappointment of Gregory S. Rose, PhD, to serve as dean and director of The Ohio State University at Marion in an email to students, faculty, staff, and campus advisory board members on Tuesday, February 5. Rose has served as the dean and director of Ohio State Marion since 2004. Rose’s reappointment is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, and would be […]
The Marion Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a missing juvenile. 14 year old Alexis Adkins has not been seen since the early morning hours of February 3. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information concerning her whereabouts is asked to contact the Marion Central Dispatch Center at 740-387-2525.
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