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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance to Host Upcoming Membership Breakfast

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Registrations are being accepted now for the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance’s upcoming Membership Breakfast.  It will be on Friday, January 17 at 8:30am. Members are invited to attend these bi-monthly breakfast meetings. They are a great way to network and stay up to date with current events in the community.  Dr. Olivia K. Hernandez, Lead Engineer in Industrial Cybersecurity at the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence at the Ohio State […]

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Suspect Arrested in Connection to Multiple Thefts in Village of Forest

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a theft investigation by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies on New Year’s Eve asked for the public’s assistance to identify a subject who was allegedly responsible for multiple thefts that occurred in the Village of Forest. The thefts were reported to the Sheriff’s Office at approximately 9:00 AM on New Year’s Eve. Later that day, the suspect was located and taken into custody. His name has not yet been released, and […]

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area. It will be in effect from midnight tonight to 10am Friday January 3, 2025. Snow is expected with a total accumulation from one to two inches. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions that will impact the Friday morning commute.

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OSP Releases New Year’s Holiday Report

COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting two fatal crashes resulting in three fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2024-2025 New Year’s holiday, according to provisional statistics. The two-day reporting period began at midnight on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Of the three fatalities, one was OVI-related and two were pedestrians that were struck. During the reporting period, troopers made 1,474 traffic enforcement contacts; including 77 OVI arrests, 73 […]

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Join the 2025 ‘First Friday’ Celebration in Downtown Kenton with Open House, Games, and Community Discussion

Photo: Kenton Historic Courthouse District Residents are invited to kick off the New Year in downtown Kenton at the initial 2025 First Friday Event. On January 3rd, an open house will be held at Varsity Venue from 5pm until 9 pm. Light snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and games provided for a free will offering. This is a community event for ages 18 and up. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult. It’s also an opportunity to meet members […]

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Kenton Historic Courthouse Set to Host Next DBA & Speaker Series Meeting on January 6

Photo: Kenton Historic Courthouse District The Kenton Historic Courthouse District is inviting community building and business owners to join them on Monday, January 6 at 5:30 PM for their DBA & Speaker Series meeting at the Forbing Community Centre. The Featured Speakers include: Jayna Jansen of the Architectural Review Board, Fire Chief Bruce Donnelly of the Kenton Fire Department, Safety Service Director, Cindy Murray and Mayor Lynn Webb of the City of Kenton. The guest speakers will be discussing permits, […]

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Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Increase in Phone Scams

The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a recent increase in phone scams. Scammers are posing as deputies from their office and demanding immediate payment over the phone for alleged fines or failing to fulfil legal obligations. Scammers are able to spoof/alter the number they are calling from to make it appear they are calling from anywhere in the world. They are reminding the community that the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office (or any law enforcement agency) will NEVER […]

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