Women LEAD Holding Girls Empowerment Luncheon

Women LEAD will hold their 4th Annual Girls Empowerment Conference Luncheon. This year's keynote presentation will be a celebration of outstanding Hardin County Women Professional's sharing their perspective on life, success, and living passionately. The women featured during the celebration are: Sally Henrick Superintendent Ridgemont Local Schools Ann Hamilton-Donnelly Executive Assistant to the President Ohio Northern University Kate Wingfield Leadership & Personal Coach Wingfield Enterprises Brittany Saxton Owner-Operator 600 Downtown Sherri Haushalter President Robinson Fin Machines, Inc The […]

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Hardin Hills Administrator Updates Commissioners on Facility

The Hardin County Commissioners got an update concerning operations at the Hardin Hills facility. Administrator Sharon Huston said the census is at 61. She reported February revenue of $286,436 with expenses at $347,850 for a loss of $61,414 for the month. Huston said the follow-up survey revisit has been completed and Hardin Hills is in full compliance. It was also noted that the Activity Director position has been posted. The Commissioners and Huston then went […]

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Parents Encouraged to Participate in Guiding Good Choices Program

A new program is designed to help parents, grandparents and caregivers of children between the age of 9-14. Guiding Good Choices encourages communication with the goal to prevent kids from using tobacco, drugs and alcohol. Robin Oates said she is currently speaking with parents, grandparents and caregivers at the Kenton Elementary School. For the complete discussion on the topic of Guiding Good Choices, tune in Public Eye, Saturday morning at 7:30 and Sunday at noon on WKTN.

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Nearly 100 Million Americans Will Embark on Family Vacations this Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 21, 2019) – As spring officially begins, families are gearing up for travel adventures with their loved ones. According to a recent AAA Travel survey, nearly 100 million Americans – 4 in 10 U.S. adults – are planning to take a family vacation in 2019, slightly more than last year. Spring and summer road trips will top many families’ vacation plans. .Summer is the most popular season for family travel, with 68 percent of family travelers planning […]

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One Person was Injured After Car Strikes Tree

A vehicle struck a tree off of South Wayne Street this afternoon. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office confirms one person was injured and transported to the hospital. It appears the car was traveling east on Espy Street and crossed Wayne where it crashed into the tree. No other information is available at this time.

March 21, 2019 74

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LaRue Man While Working Under a Vehicle

A man was killed while working on a vehicle in the 12000 block of Township Highway 67 in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the area where the body of Dana Green, of LaRue, was found under the vehicle. The vehicle had been lifted on a jack, and it appeared the vehicle rolled forward and off the jack trapping Green underneath. His death has been ruled as […]

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Some Residents in Forest Under Boil Water Advisory

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for some residents in Forest. Water was shut off for residents on Smith and West Gage Street and for 206 and 301 North Martin Street. The water service was interrupted for several hours Wednesday as part of the ongoing water main project. The Boil Water Advisory is in effect for those residents until further notice.

March 21, 2019 79

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Lima Man Facing Charges Following Domestic Incident

A Lima man is facing charges following an incident reported to Kenton Police Wednesday morning. According to the report, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Columbus Street in reference to an assault that occurred the night before. It was discovered that a woman was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend and some items were damaged or stolen in the residence. The 33 year old suspect is facing charges of assault, criminal damaging and theft. […]

March 21, 2019 78

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Driver Cited Following Crash in Kenton Wednesday

An accident occurred on Eliza at Detroit Street Wednesday evening. According to the Daily Log Sheet at the Kenton Police Department, the crash was reported just after 6 Wednesday evening. A driver, identified as Shawn Hensely was cited for a reasonable control violation and for expired plates. No other information is available at this time as the report has not yet been completed.

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