A Kenton man was cited after police investigated a report about an impaired driver who had just left the Village Pantry parking lot over the weekend. According to the report, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of East Carrol Street. The driver, identified as 28 year old Alvaro Hernandez, was arrested for operating a vehicle intoxicated. He was also cited for weaving and for no operator's license.
A woman was arrested this past Saturday night following a domestic disturbance involving a boyfriend and girlfriend. According to the Kenton Police Department report, officers were dispatched to 398 East Forest Road to investigate the domestic violence incident. Police arrested 20 year old Katlynn Sturgell on a charge of domestic violence. The victim suffered apparent minor injuries.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the recipients of their 2018 Leadership Awards. The ceremony recognizes dozens of state and district award winners for their valuable contributions to our state and communities. Honored from the Findlay district were: Trooper Brandon P. Schreiber, Lima Post; Dispatcher Tara J. Barnhart, Bowling Green Dispatch Center; Trooper David J. Schultz, Findlay District Investigations and Beth Stewart Bullinger (Administrative Professional), Van Wert Post.
A man was rescued from the top of a railroad train over the weekend in Lima. The Lima News reported that the man was spotted by a passing train operator on top of a stopped train on the CSX tracks between McKibben Street and Grand Avenue. The ladder truck from the Lima Fire Department was called and was used to get to the man. The 29 year old was taken to St. Rita's Medical Center for treatment […]
Four people were sentenced recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to documents from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's Office: .Cory B. Shepherd was sentenced to a total of 3 years in prison on one count each of tampering with evidence, criminal damaging or endangering and failure to appear. The following three individuals were each placed on five years community control with conditions: .Jacob A.M. Reid on six counts of maney laundering and one count of forgery. […]
There's been an increase in reports involving counterfeit currency in Findlay over the last two weeks. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, the denominations have been ten and twenty dollar bills. Most of the bills have been passed at restaurants and convenience stores. Employees handling cash should scrutinize cash and immediately notify the department if they believe a counterfeit bill has been passed. The police department is asking that descriptions of the suspects […]
An early Friday morning crash seriously injured a Bellefontaine man. WPKO Radio reported that 39 year old Anthony Hannah lost control of his vehicle in the 800 block Heritage Court in Bellefontaine. The car ended up off the road and crashed into a tree. Hannah was transferred from Mary Rutan Hospital to St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima with life-threatening injuries. The Bellefontaine Police Department continues to investigate the crash.
The Kenton Times and the Daily Chief-Union have added holiday dates when no newspapers will be published. The holidays that will be recognized starting this year are: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence’s Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In addition to not publishing a newspaper, there will no office hours as well. Online only editions will be available on Martin Luther King Day, […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.