Peebles to Become Gordmans Sometime this Summer

The Peebles store in Kenton will be converting to Gordmans sometime this summer. According to a company spokeswoman, Stage Stores is converting a number of Peebles locations to the Gordmans brand. In addition, Gordmans is opening 38 different stores across the country this March, and opening additional stores this summer, including the Kenton location. Gordmans, which has been in business for more than 100 years, is committed to bringing shoppers bigger brands and smaller price tags – […]

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Ada Area Chamber Names 302 Carryout Business of the Year

The 302 Carry Out in Ada was nominated and selected as the 2018 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce outstanding business of the year. The announcement was made during the chamber's annual dinner meeting this week in Ada. 302 Carry Out is located at 302 South Main Street in Ada, and is a convenience store, deli and grocery. Family owned and operated for 32 years, store owner Beth Gossard credits her adult children, who are also referred to […]

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WL-S Coach Will Not Face Criminal Charges

No criminal charges will be filed against the varsity wrestling coach at West Liberty-Salem High School. WPKO Radio reported that Dave Clem had been accused of being too rough during a wrestling drill with a 16 year old student. The two were said to have exchanged words after the drill. Following an investigation that was launched in February, the Logan County Prosecutor's Office and Bellefontaine City Prosecutor opted against pursuing assault charges against the coach. Clem […]

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Box Truck Fire Near Downtown Kenton

A box truck caught fire near downtown Kenton Thursday at around noon. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, welding equipment in the cargo area caught fire. The driver told firefighters that he had just finished a job in Columbus, and as he slowed down in Kenton, he smelled smoke. He drove the truck from Detroit onto Carrol Street, and pulled to the side of the road near the entrance to the FLR Insurance Center parking lot. […]

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Annual Pork Banquet Set for March 9

Hardin County - The Hardin County Pork Producers will hold their annual Pork Banquet on Saturday, March 9 at St. John’s Evangelical Church, starting at 6:30 pm. The fun-filled evening will include selection of the Queen and Scholarship Recipients as well as amazing food and door prizes. Ticket prices are $8, and half price for 2018 Hardin County Junior Fair Swine Exhibitors, as well as Fair Workers from the Food Pavilion, and children under the age of 12. The banquet […]

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Ada Woman Injured in Wednesday Morning Crash

A Wednesday morning accident in Allen County injured an Ada woman. WFIN Radio reported that 44 year old Sheldy Morris was driving east on State Route 81, when her car was struck by a vehicle driven by 19 year old Hadden Smith, of Findlay, who failed to yield the right of way when he drove from Fetter Road. Morris was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. Smith was cited for failure to yield from […]

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Hancock County Crash Blamed on Slippery Roads

A vehicle was heavily damaged in a crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Hancock County. According to the report from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Patrol, 49 year old Marla Leonard, of Findlay, lost control of her vehicle while travelling north on I-75. The car went off the right side of the road where it struck a guardrail and ended up in the ditch. Leonard was not injured. She was cited for a reasonable […]

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Woman Escaped Injury in Allen County Crash

A Cincinnati woman escaped injury in a one vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday in Allen County. According to the report from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Patrol, 54 year old Carla Brown was exiting I-75 into Breese Road, when she lost control of the car, which ended up off the left side of the road and struck a sign. Disabling damage occurred to the vehicle. Brown was cited for a reasonable control violation.

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HN Students to Take ACT Test March 12

Hardin Northern students are getting some extra time to prepare to take the ACT. Bad weather forced the cancellation of classes on Wednesday, so the date has been rescheduled for Tuesday March 12 in the school's multimedia room. Juniors will need a #2 pencil and a calculator that meets ACT standards.

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