Commissioners Get Update from Chamber and Business Alliance

The Hardin County Commissioners reviewed a couple of projects in Ada and Kenton with Jacqualine Fitzgerald from the Chamber and Business Alliance. Fitzgerald noted that the Alliance applied and is being awarded a grant from Mid-Ohio for economic development in the outlying communities. She also asked the commissioners about reconsidering a Land Bank, which would allow the purchase of a house, tear it down and allow someone to purchase and build new. Some of the current blight […]

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Hardin County Veterans Program Expanding to Dunkirk

The Hardin County Veterans Banner project is expanding. Roger Crowe, who created the project, said that the banners will now be placed in the Village of Dunkirk. Anyone who has purchased a banner can request to have them moved to Dunkirk if they notify Crowe by May 13. The process to put the banners up will begin the middle of this month. If you would like to request to have a banner moved to Dunkirk, call […]

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Man Arrested in Connection to Setting Fire at Kenton’s Walmart

An arrest has been made in connection to a fire at Walmart Monday evening. Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser said that 26 year old Caleb Poole was taken into custody in Columbus Tuesday afternoon. His last known address was Frederickstown. The chief said he was transferred to the custody of the FBI and is facing charges of arson and perhaps terrorism. Poole allegedly was captured on the store's security camera placing items in a cart then setting them on fire. […]

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Hardin County Schools Lockdown Lifted After Suspect was Apprehended

The lockdown at Hardin County schools has been lifted with the apprehension of a suspect. According to Sheriff Keith Everhart, the lockdown was put in effect when information was received that a man made a threat toward a school possibly in Hardin County. The suspect was apprehended following a short pursuit. His name has not yet been released.

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Hardin County Schools on Lockdown Due to Threat

As a precaution, all Hardin County schools have been on lock down due to an indirect threat. According to Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart, a male subject in Allen County stated he was going to "shoot up a school." Since the suspect has family in Hardin County, the decision was made to place the schools on lockdown. The suspects whereabouts are unknown at this time, and Sheriff Everhart said they don't know what his intentions are. The students and staff […]

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(UPDATE) Kenton Walmart Remains Closed Today Following Fire on Monday

Kenton's Walmart is closed today due to a fire Monday evening that started in the women's clothing section of the store. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched around 6:50 Monday evening and upon arrival, smoke was visible coming from the market side entrance of the building. The sprinkler system in the store was activated which prevented the fire from spreading. Employees reported hearing an explosion, and the Allen County Bomb Squad and […]

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No Primary Election in Hardin County Today

While this is Primary Election Day around Ohio, that is not the case in Hardin County. According to a release from the Hardin County Board of Elections, there were no contested races to necessitate an election. The next election will be the General Election on November 5.

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Kenton Woman Arrested in Domestic Violence Charge

A Kenton woman was issued a summons after a domestic disturbance situation late Monday morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West Franklin Street in reference to a domestic violence incident. Following an investigation, it was learned that an assault took place between two sisters. The suspect, identified as 35 year old Tiffany Powell, was allegedly the aggressor and was arrested.

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Heartbeat of Hardin County Recipient of Elks Grant

Heartbeat of Hardin County was the recipient of a grant from the Elks National Foundation. Julie Crowe, from the Kenton Elks Lodge #157 presented a the $2500 grant to Julie Zaring, Executive Director of Heartbeat, on Monday. Zaring said the money will be used to stock the shelves with cleaning and other supplies to help families. The GEMS 2.0 girls helped to thing things organized. Heartbeat of Hardin County is open Monday through Thursday from 3-7pm […]

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