Elks Presents Distinguished Citizenship Award

Saturday evening at the Kenton Elks 157 Lodge Ballroom the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award was presented by PER Todd Daquino to Michael “Mike” Styer. The Distinguished Citizenship Award is designed to recognize individuals who has contributed in a special way to improving the local community, has contributed voluntary service, and is recognized as being an all-around good citizen. Mike's Rehab Bikes: Mike started Mike’s Rehab Bikes in honor of his father Richard Styer who passed away in 2008 from Cancer. […]

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OSU Marion Hosting Annual International Festival

International cuisine, exotic jewelry, sculptures, henna tattoos, colorful clothing, live dance and music from around the world. No, it’s not a sheik new business in Columbus’s trendy short north, it is Ohio State Marion’s 12th Annual International Festival, A Taste of Culture. Launched in 2008, A Taste of Culture connects the Marion area with African-American, Argentinian, Chinese, French, Mexican, Native American, Scottish, and Somali cultures without the need to renew your passport. The Alber Student Center will transform into a […]

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Trial Date Set for Former Crossroads Executive Director

A trial date has been set for the former executive director of Crossroads Crisis Center. The Lima News reported that 66 year old Emily Wrencher is accused of stealing around $7500 from the non profit organization allegedly by using the agency's credit card for personal use. Wrencher was in Allen County Common Pleas Court this morning where she waived her right to a speedy trial. Her jury trial will start on August 20. Crossroads Crisis Center serves Allen County by […]

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City-Wide Boil Water Alert in Effect for Kenton

A city-wide Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Kenton. Water was turned off last night so crews could replace a water valve in the area of Marie and High Streets due to failure. The city-wide Boil Water Advisory is in effect until further notice.

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Kenton Woman Facing Charges Following Monday Evening Incident

A Kenton woman was arrested and is facing several charges following an incident reported to Kenton Police Monday evening. According to the report, officers were dispatched to a house on North Barron Street on a report of an intoxicated female leaving the residence. Following an investigation, officers arrested 39 year old Angela LeVan. She has been charged with felonious assault and for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

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Lima Man Arrested in Kenton Monday Night

A Lima man is facing several charges after being arrested by Kenton police Monday night. According to the report, officers responded to the 200 block of South Leighton Street in reference to a man that was getting into a car that didn't belong to him. The investigating officer observed the suspect, later identified as 39 year old Joshua Dienhart, walking in the street. Witnesses pointed Dienhart out as the man who entered someone's vehicle. The suspect […]

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Breaking and Entering Reported on Leighton Street Monday

A breaking and entering occurred Monday evening in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Leighton Street to investigate the crime in progress. An unknown suspect broke a window on a door at the rear of the residence and damaged a door knob on the garage in an attempt to gain entry. It is not known if anything was stolen, and the incident remains under […]

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Man Facing Criminal Trespassing Charges in Wyandot County

A man was arrested and is facing several charges following a theft reported to the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office Monday. According to the report, a deputy investigated an incident where a suspect entered a home in the 19,000 block of State Highway 67 in Upper Sandusky and stole $200 in cash. It was discovered that the suspect, whose image was captured on a surveillance camera, had forced his way into a nearby vacant home owned by a Cleveland […]

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April Recycling Dates Set in Dunkirk

Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 and Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home. The recycling truck will be there between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. If there is a Level I Weather Emergency in either Hardin or Union County, no recycling will be held. Recyclables need to be rinsed clean to control odor. The following can be recycled: Plastic Bottles and Jugs - ONLY […]

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