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Hardin County Sheriff’s Citizens Sheriff’s Academy Concludes

The 2019 Hardin County Citizens Sheriff’s Academy concluded late last week.   The 7 week program included discussion, demonstrations and hands on participation to inform the students about every aspect of the Sheriff’s Office.   The Academy concluded with a tour of the Multi County Correctional Center in Marion.   Certificates of completion were awarded to each of the 10 participants: (l-r above) Darron Moe, Barb Wingfield, Tim Moe, Jalene Duffman, Gary Whitmer, Cheri Newton, Neale Sanderson, Ruth Rainsburg, Russell […]

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Kenton City Council Meets Tonight

Kenton City Council is scheduled to meet this evening.   Municipal Court Judge Greg Grimslid and Clerk Jennifer Alger will present the annual report and update to council members.   In old business, and ordinance authorizing the grant of an easement to a property owner regarding an alley right of way will be on second reading.   In new business, an ordinance providing for additional appropriations and transferring funds for the 2019 will be on first reading.   The 8th […]

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Weather Spotter Class Scheduled for April 24

A weather spotter class has been set for this Wednesday April 24 in the conference room of the Jacob Parrott Safety Center in Kenton.   A representative from the National Weather Service in Wilmington will teach participants how to spot storm fronts that could produce severe weather.   The free and open to the public class will start at 6 Wednesday evening.   The class was originally scheduled to be held in March but was cancelled due to the threat […]

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Two Stretches of 67 Set to Close Starting Next Week

State Route 67 west of Kenton is set to close in two locations beginning next Monday April 29 for culvert replacements.   According to a release from the Ohio Department of Transportation, 67 between County Road 115 and Township Road 135 will be closed for four days.   67 between County Road 75 and Township Road 65 will be closed for around two weeks.   This week, State Route 31 between Kenton and the Union County line and U.S. 68 […]

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Slight Decline in Gas Prices in Hardin County

The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County declined slightly from last week.   AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas is $2.64 today. That is down 2 cents from last week's $2.66.   Hardin County no longer has the cheapest price per gallon in our region. That distinction is in Union County at $2.54.   The most expensive price is in Wyandot County at $2.71 per gallon   The statewide […]

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Marion Police Looking for Robbery Suspect

The Marion Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying an individual in connection with an Armed Robbery at Ollie's at the Marion Plaza on Mt. Vernon Avenue around 11 a.m. this morning.   The subject was last seen at the corner of the plaza heading North on foot. The subject is described as a white male, late 40s-early 50s, 5’11”-6’, 175 pounds with brown hair, goatee, grey scruffy beard, long sleeve button up jean shirt, blue jeans, tennis shoes. Tattoos […]

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Hancock County Crash Claims the Life of North Baltimore Man

A North Baltimore man was killed in a one vehicle crash Thursday morning in Hancock County.   According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 48 year old Bradley Tidd lost control of his car while driving east on County Road 212.   The car went off the north side of the road and struck a tree causing heavy damage.   Tidd was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay where he was pronounced dead.   The crash […]

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Ottawa Woman Injured in Arlington Crash Thursday Night

A Wharton man was cited following an injury crash in Arlington Thursday night.   According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office report, 42 year old Jeremy Saldana was driving south on Main Street and travelled off the right side of road striking a parked car.   Heavy damage occurred to both vehicles, and a passenger in Saldana's car, 37 year old Samantha Klein, of Ottawa, was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.   Saldana was cited […]

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Easter Egg Hunts Taking Place in Forest and Kenton Saturday

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Forest is happening Saturday April 20.   It is being held from 1 until 2 tomorrow afternoon at Gormley Park.   The Easter Egg Hunt in Forest will be held rain or shine.   The Hardin County Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt happens Saturday afternoon around the Hardin County Courthouse in downtown Kenton.   Four age groups, 0-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10.   The forecast is calling for rain in the morning, but ending by […]

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