The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County increased another 2 cents a gallon this week. AAA reported the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas was $2.13 today, up from last Monday's $2.11, but that was still the cheapest price in our region. The most expensive is in Union County at $2.28 a gallon. The statewide average is at $2.24 a gallon, and the nationwide average stands at $2.32 a gallon.
Today is President's Day. It was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, but the holiday became known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971's Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation's workers. Government offices are closed as are most financial institutions. There is no mail delivery, and the Kenton Times and Daily Chief-Union newspapers will not publish today. There will only be […]
An Ada teenager escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle slid on the ice and struck a tree Sunday afternoon. According to the Ada Police Department report, 17 year old Kyle Zimmerly was driving south on Gilbert Street, and his vehicle slid on the ice and struck a sign and a tree before coming to rest. Heavy damage occurred to the vehicle, and Zimmerly was treated at the scene for a small cut above his eye.
A car was damaged after it slid on the ice and struck a stop sign Sunday evening in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 50 year old Vonda Perkins, of Kenton, attempted to make a right turn from Espy Street onto Robinson Avenue, and the car slid on the ice and struck the sign knocking it over. Moderate damage occurred to the car. Perkins was not injured.
Brim's Imports in Kenton reported that a trailer parked on the business lot at 370 West Franklin Street in Kenton was stolen sometime within the last several weeks. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the trailer is a black Sure-Trac dump style trailer with two pull out ramps at the rear. It is valued at $5000. The theft is under investigation.
A motor vehicle was stolen over the weekend in Kenton. According to the Kenton Police Department report, a Marion woman told officers her vehicle was stolen while it was parked in the 500 block of South Leighton Street. The vehicle is a red 1979 Ford pickup. The incident is under investigation.
An attempted theft was reported to Kenton police at the Kroger store over the weekend. According to the report, an unknown male suspect came into the store and placed a large amount of meat items into a shopping cart. He then attempted to push the cart out of the store without paying for the items. The value of the meat items was listed at nearly $400. The incident is under investigation.
A Kenton man was cited after police investigated a report about an impaired driver who had just left the Village Pantry parking lot over the weekend. According to the report, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of East Carrol Street. The driver, identified as 28 year old Alvaro Hernandez, was arrested for operating a vehicle intoxicated. He was also cited for weaving and for no operator's license.
A woman was arrested this past Saturday night following a domestic disturbance involving a boyfriend and girlfriend. According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to 398 East Forest Road to investigate the domestic violence incident. Police arrested 20 year old Katlynn Sturgell on a charge of domestic violence. The victim suffered apparent minor injuries.
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