An Elida man was killed in a crash involving a semi on I-75 in Allen County Tuesday morning. According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 65 year old David Jackson lost control of the semi while traveling north on 75. The vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck the Bible Road overpass. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Marion City Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office held an OVI checkpoint this past weekend. The checkpoint was held on Mount Vernon Avenue near Forest Lawn Boulevard in the City of Marion. Officers made contact with 610 vehicles that passed through the checkpoint. 5 vehicles were diverted for further investigation and 1 impaired driver was arrested for OVI.
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office has been getting a rash of calls from people getting calls claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office. People receiving the calls are being told that there are warrants for their arrest. There is no one from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office making any calls of this nature. Residents are advised to be aware that these calls are scam calls. You should not give any […]
Rotary Secretary, Dr. Jon Warner, at left is pictured with Carol Steegman, Program Assistant & Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator at a recent Kenton Rotary meeting. Steegman has been with the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance since May 2022. She spoke of how she helps coordinate downtown events such as Eats on the Streets and Window Wonderland in collaboration with the annual Lion’s Christmas parade. Steegman stated “another part […]
Mid-Ohio Energy President and CEO John Metcalf (left) demonstrates the electric vehicle charging process for Elgin Superintendent Lane Warner. New Level 2 charging station adds rural charging option for local drivers MARION, OH – A new charging station provided by Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative adds a free rural charging option for local electric vehicle drivers. The ChargePoint Level 2 charging unit, installed in the north parking lot at Elgin High School, […]
The Kenton Elks Lodge held its annual Soccer Shoot on Sunday, September 18, at the YMCA Corner Kick Soccer Complex in Kenton. Pictured with Chad Spencer, Kenton Elks Exalted Ruler, and Julie Crowe, lodge contest director are the trophy winners and participants. Results of the Soccer Shoot are as follows: U8 Girls – Savannah Pifer (1st), Ameilia Hortsman (2nd), Addyson Schlegel (3rd) and Aynzlee Schlegel (4th); U8 Boys – Corbin […]
The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting a children’s program at the Friendship Gardens. The event will take place this Saturday September 24. It is scheduled from 10am until noon that day. Several activities are planned for kids of all ages, including garden scavenger hunts. The event will take place at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County, which is located at 960 West Kohler Street in Kenton. […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance featured the Gene Autry Mural Park in the Tourism Spotlight. The commemorative mural of Gene Autry and his horse, Champion, is located on the corner of West Franklin Street & Market Streets that is open from dawn to dusk. The park offers a garden designed to provide visitors with a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a book or pick up lunch from a local […]
8th Annual German Heritage Festival (FINDLAY, Ohio) –Oktoberfest Findlay has become one of the largest single-day events in our region, with more than 6,000 people in attendance. Oktoberfest Findlay, presented by Premier Bank, is a fun, family-friendly event celebrating German Heritage in Hancock County with live music, polka dancing, contests, children’s activities, German food, and a large selection of beer and wine. Oktoberfest Findlay will take place from 2pm to […]