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AAA Offers Advice to Travel Safe this Summer

COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 6, 2019) – After recent headlines of attacks at popular tourist destinations in the United States and abroad, AAA offers travelers advice to travel safe this summer, regardless of their destination. When booking a trip, travelers should do their homework. Working with an experienced travel agent can help educate travelers on potential risks in certain destinations. Regardless of the destination, emergency situations can emerge anywhere. Travelers should always broaden their peripheral vision and stay aware about their […]

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Kroger Crusaders Sponsoring 7th Annual Kids Carnival

The 7th Annual Kids Carnival, sponsored by the Kroger Crusaders Relay for Life Team, will be held from 5 until 9 Saturday evening at Wharton Park in Kenton.   There will be a train ride, a clown, laser tag as well as lots of games, prizes and food.   All of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

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Summer Gardening Programs Offered at Friendship Gardens

Hardin County – Area gardeners and others with an interest in gardening are invited to attend the summer gardening programs being offered at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County. This summer the Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are sponsoring three educational demonstration programs in the Friendship Gardens located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton, which is behind Harco Industries. Follow the ‘Friendship Gardens of Hardin County’ signs to a parking area off of West Kohler Street. The […]

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Ag Society Releases Minutes of June Board Meeting

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, June 5, 2019, for their June board meeting. Seventeen directors and ten guests were present. Brad Murphy, Board Vice President, called the meeting to order. Alesia Martin and Bob & Kelly Carder expressed their interest in hosting on Open Horse Show during the Saturday of the Hardin County Fair. It would be in memory of Taylor Carder (Taylor’s Way). The board moved to allow the horse show contingent upon receiving liability insurance and […]

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Crash Injures Forest Woman Thursday Evening

A Forest woman was injured in one vehicle crash Thursday evening.   According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred in the 16,000 block of State Route 67 east of Kenton.   The vehicle was heavily damaged, and the driver, Tanessa Montgomery, was trapped in the car and had to be extricated.   She was taken by helicopter to St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo.   BKP EMS and the Kenton and Forest Fire Departments assisted […]

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Six People Sentenced in Common Pleas Court

Six people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court.   According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office:   .Germaine A. Bluester was sentenced to 5 years in prison on one count of felonious assault.   .Billy J. Madison was sentenced to 18 months in prison on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs and tampering with evidence.   .Douglas D. Thomas was sentenced to 11 months in prison on one count of theft.   The three […]

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Occupants Safe After Car Stalls in High Water

A car stalled out in high water covering a Wyandot County road Thursday morning.   According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to County Highway 16 where they found the car submerged in water.   The two occupants were able to get out of the vehicle and swim to the side of the road. They reported that the water was about waist high.   Road closed barricades were put in place, and the car […]

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Rear Door of House Damaged in Attempted Burglary Incident

A criminal damaging incident was reported to Kenton police early Thursday morning.   According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Smith Avenue in reference to a possible burglary.   Upon arrival, officers found that the rear door of the house was open, and damage was done to the door frame.   It is not believed that entry was gained to the house.   The incident is under […]

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Fostoria Woman Arrested on Wyandot County Warrant

A Fostoria woman was arrested in that city on a warrant in Wyandot County.   According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, a deputy met with an officer from the Fostoria Police Department and took custody of Mara Simpson on a warrant for aggravated possession of drugs.   She was transported to the Wyandot County Jail.

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