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Ohio Intensive Soybean Management Workshop

This past crop season was a good year for soybean production across the state. The weather cooperated and yields were high. However with the lower soybean prices, intensive management practices become more important to produce a successful crop. Several OSU Extension state specialists will be spending the day on Thursday, February 21 in Hardin County to share information with farmers in a small group hands-on workshop being held at the OSU Extension office, 1021 W Lima Street in Kenton. The […]

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Wyandot County Sheriff’s Releases January Activity Report

The Wyandot County Sheriff's Office released its activity report for the month of January.   One person was killed in a crash, and five people were injured in 3 separate crashes.   28 adults were arrested on felony charges during the month.   23 new concealed carry permits were issued, 13 were renewed and 1 was suspended.   163 complaints were investigated in the month of January.

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BELLEFONTAINE STUDENT ACCUSED OF MAKING THREAT

A student at Bellefontaine Middle School has been accused of threatening to shoot up the school. WPKO Radio reported that police in Bellefontaine arrested a 14 year old student Tuesday, and he allegedly admitted to making the threat. Other students reported the threat and identified the 14 year old. He is being held in the Logan County Juvenile Detention Center on a charge of inducing panic.

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HCSO: 911 Service Sporadic in Ridgeway/Mt. Victory

911 Cellular Service in Ridgeway/Mt. Victory area is sporadic and might not connect. Use 419-673-1268. The Sheriff's Office is working with Verizon Wireless to fix the issue. Instructions: Dial 419-673-1268 for all calls at this time.

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Part of Ada Under a Boil Water Advisory

Some residents in Ada are under a boil water advisory. The advisory affects residents in from 900 to 1012 South Main Street in the village. There was a line pressure drop on Tuesday due to a water line break. As a precaution, the advisory in in effect. Residents impacted should boil the water before consuming. The advisory will be in effect until further notice.

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Bellefontaine Student Accused of Making Threat

A student at Bellefontaine Middle School has been accused of threatening to shoot up the school.   WPKO Radio reported that police in Bellefontaine arrested a 14 year old student Tuesday, and he allegedly admitted to making the threat.   Other students reported the threat and identified the 14 year old.   He is being held in the Logan County Juvenile Detention Center on a charge of inducing panic.

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Alliance Holding 3rd Student and Career Fair

The 3rd Annual "Student Job & Career Fair" has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 19th.   According to a release from the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, the event is specifically geared towards educating students in Hardin County about the opportunities of employment in and around our community.   Students will have resumes ready and can be hired that day, or can be used for future employee needs.   Businesses are being asked to create a booth that is […]

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3 UCSO Employees Recognized During Awards Banquet

The Union County Sheriff's Office held its Annual Awards Banquet in recognition of employees and their service to the county residents.   An array of awards, from years of service to Employee of the Year were presented to the staff members.   Nominated and awarded were Jaymie Williams, Deputy of the Year, Andrea Schalip, Communications Officer of the Year and Alicia Bosch, Civilian of the Year.   The Sheriff's Office congratulated each of the employees.

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Marion County Road Closed Due to High Water

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 203 between State Route 4 and Prospect in Marion County is closed due to high water. Heavy rain is expected to continue today and tomorrow. Motorists should never try to drive thru high water, it could be deeper than it looks. ODOT said you should always remember to Turn around, don't drown.

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