A Logan County domestic disturbance incident over the weekend landed a West Mansfield man in jail. WPKO Radio reported that 40 year old Erik Engstrom is alleged to have thrown a bag of cat litter that struck a minor. Engstrom told deputies he had been drinking for some time and became upset because he thought the minor stole his cigarettes. He was arrested on a charge of assault and transported to the Logan County Jail.
The University of Findlay community is mourning the loss of beloved pharmacy professor Bradley W. Shinn, Pharm.D. He passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at his home. Dr. Shinn was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University, and had been a part of the College of Pharmacy since its inception in 2007. According to Debra Parker, Pharm.D., College of Pharmacy Dean, he was a talented teacher, a strong and passionate student advocate, a kind man, and truly […]
The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County increased another 2 cents a gallon this week. AAA reported the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas was $2.13 today, up from last Monday's $2.11, but that was still the cheapest price in our region. The most expensive is in Union County at $2.28 a gallon. The statewide average is at $2.24 a gallon, and the nationwide average stands at $2.32 a gallon.
Today is President's Day. It was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, but the holiday became known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971's Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation's workers. Government offices are closed as are most financial institutions. There is no mail delivery, and the Kenton Times and Daily Chief-Union newspapers will not publish today. There will only be […]
An Ada teenager escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle slid on the ice and struck a tree Sunday afternoon. According to the Ada Police Department report, 17 year old Kyle Zimmerly was driving south on Gilbert Street, and his vehicle slid on the ice and struck a sign and a tree before coming to rest. Heavy damage occurred to the vehicle, and Zimmerly was treated at the scene for a small cut above his eye.
A car was damaged after it slid on the ice and struck a stop sign Sunday evening in Kenton. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 50 year old Vonda Perkins, of Kenton, attempted to make a right turn from Espy Street onto Robinson Avenue, and the car slid on the ice and struck the sign knocking it over. Moderate damage occurred to the car. Perkins was not injured.
Brim's Imports in Kenton reported that a trailer parked on the business lot at 370 West Franklin Street in Kenton was stolen sometime within the last several weeks. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, the trailer is a black Sure-Trac dump style trailer with two pull out ramps at the rear. It is valued at $5000. The theft is under investigation.
A motor vehicle was stolen over the weekend in Kenton. According to the Kenton Police Department report, a Marion woman told officers her vehicle was stolen while it was parked in the 500 block of South Leighton Street. The vehicle is a red 1979 Ford pickup. The incident is under investigation.
An attempted theft was reported to Kenton police at the Kroger store over the weekend. According to the report, an unknown male suspect came into the store and placed a large amount of meat items into a shopping cart. He then attempted to push the cart out of the store without paying for the items. The value of the meat items was listed at nearly $400. The incident is under investigation.
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