Suicide Prevention Training Offered by OSPF & PASS

Lima, Ohio: The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF), in collaboration with the Allen, Hardin, & Auglaize County Suicide Prevention Coalitions & Prevention Awareness Support Services offers workforce development in suicide prevention for behavioral health professionals. OSPF will offer AMSR for behavioral health professionals serving youth and young adults (10-24). Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) educates behavioral health professionals on how to recognize, assess, and help patients struggling with suicidality. AMSR is a 1 day training designed to help all […]

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Many times, teens who are involved in an abusive relationship will remain silent. They will not ask for help or seek guidance until after they have already suffered for a period of time. This can cause serious physical, emotional, and mental damage to a developing teen. As adults, these teens are more likely to be withdrawn and depressed. Teens who were victims of abuse are also more likely to be violent and abusive themselves. This can create a never-ending cycle […]

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Kiwanis Club of Kenton Conducting Fundraiser

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Kenton will have raffle tickets available on May 7 for a chance to win season tickets for all home football games of The Ohio State University. The cost will be $5.00 per raffle ticket. The seats are on C Deck approximately the 30 yard line. The proceeds will benefit the community service endeavors of the Kiwanis Club of Kenton. More details will be released later.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled at Kenton Business

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been scheduled at a new downtown Kenton business. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will conduct the ceremony at the Lofts, located at 116 North Detroit Street this coming Friday March 1 at noon. The Lofts at Detroit offers furniture repair and upholstery service, a wedding venue and party entertainment service.

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Authorities Raid Findlay Business on Monday

Authorities in Hancock County raided a business in Findlay Monday. According to a release, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force in conjunction with the Findlay Police Department, executed a search warrant at Healthy Relax Massage located at 825 Tiffin Avenue in the city. Items were seized from the business that were related to the ongoing investigation. No additional information is being released at this time. The Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit is supported by METRICH […]

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Theft of Road Signs Reported in Wyandot County

The theft of road signs is on the increase in Wyandot County. According to the report from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, the Engineer's Office told deputies that lots of signs are being stolen in Sycamore and two townships in the county. A curve sign on Township Highway 37 at Parker Bridge, a keep right sign on Township Highway 16 between State Highway 53 and Township Highway 30, a high water sign at Township Highway 30 and Township […]

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Minor Crash Occurred Monday in Kenton

Two vehicles were damaged in a crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 34 year old Susan McGinnis was backing out of a driveway onto Robinson Avenue, and her car was struck by a westbound vehicle being operated by 46 year old Daniel Jaeger. Light to moderate damage occurred to the vehicles. McGinnis was cited for improper backing.

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Scattered Outages Remain Following Sunday Wind Storm

Almost 38,000 AEP Ohio customers had their power restored Monday as crews were able to return to using bucket trucks once the subsided. Of the 76,000 customers who were initially affected at the height of Sunday’s storm, about 20,000 customers currently are without power. Almost 1,000 line, tree, contract and support personnel continue to tackle repairs to the 140 broken poles and spans of wire down across the AEP service territory. As neighborhoods are restored, crews will […]

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Marion Man Arrested Following Drug Investigation

A search warrant was executed in Marion on Monday, which resulted in the arrest of a Marion man. According to a release, the Marion Metro Drug Enforcement Unit assisted the Marion Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office as the warrant was served at a residence in the 100 block of Sargent Street in Marion. During a search, detectives located 60 grams of heroin, $600 in cash and a loaded handgun. The street value of the drugs is […]

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