A man from Marion was sentenced Monday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 15 years for raping a 12 year old girl. The Marion Star reported that 39 year old Donald E. Curtis Jr. pleaded guilty to rape and gross sexual imposition back in February. As part of the plea agreement, 14 other charges were dismissed. The prosecution had asked for a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after 13 […]
Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County will kick off construction of its 42nd home at a Raise the Wall ceremony open to the public Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 607 Central Ave., Findlay, Ohio at 8 a.m. Breakfast will be provided by Century 21. The new homeowners, the Swisher Family, will thank all the donors and sponsors from the Signature Event Auction presented by Marathon Petroleum Corporation that raised the funds to build this home, followed by a countdown and […]
(LANCASTER, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that the head of a methamphetamine trafficking ring based in Fairfield and Licking counties has pleaded guilty. Rashad Martin entered a guilty plea to four felony counts of drug trafficking, a third-degree felony count of having weapons under disability and a first-degree felony count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Martin will be sentenced to 14 years in prison with a mandatory 11-year term and is required to forfeit […]
A vandalism was reported to Kenton police Monday morning. According to the report, a resident in the 100 block of Henry Street told officers the windshield on his pickup was damaged. The incident occurred sometime since Sunday evening.
A man was arrested in Findlay Monday night following a domestic violence incident. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, officers were dispatched to the parking lot of Exxon at 800 West Trenton Avenue. The subjects involved were already gone when officers arrived, but their vehicle was located at the Rodeway Inn Motel on Broad Avenue. A female inside a room, who had visible injuries, told officers that the suspect ran into the bathroom when […]
An Upper Sandusky man was arrested following a traffic stop Monday evening. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, a deputy on patrol observed a vehicle being driven by a man who had been indicted by a grand jury on charges of trafficking in cocaine and complicity. Jeffrey Knapp was taken into custody and incarcerated at the Wyandot County Jail pending an appearance in Wyandot County Common Pleas Court.
The Hardin County Historical Museum is hosting the 7th Annual Kenton Toy Collectors Cast Iron Toy Show. The event, with free admission, will be held this Saturday May 4 from 10am to 3pm at museum, located at 223 North Main Street in Kenton. Those attending will be able to buy, sell and trade. The Kenton Toy Collectors Club will be on site to appraise toys.
The Hardin County Retired Teacher Association is offering a $500 scholarship to any current Hardin County Teacher who is teaching in Ada, Hardin Northern, Kenton, Ridgemont, Upper Scioto Valley, or Riverdale Schools. This scholarship has been provided by the family of Evelyn Lotz, a former teacher in Hardin County, at her request. There are two reasons for which a current teacher may apply for the $500 scholarship.1. While he or she is furthering coursework of educational requirements from the state […]
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County Bowl for Kids' Sake was held this past weekend. The theme was "Battle of the First Responders." Some first responders participating included the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and Kenton Fire Department. Those participating called it a great evening for a great cause.
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