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Former Kenton Officer Sentenced to Community Control, Must Register as Sex Offender in Auglaize County Case

A former Kenton police officer was sentenced recently in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court to five years of community control and a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to fourth-degree felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor and disrupting public services. The charges stem from a Feb. 27, 2025, incident at Robert Vogel’s St. Marys residence involving two minors, ages 16 and 17. Officials said he engaged in sexual conduct with the 17-year-old and recorded the encounter, provided alcohol to […]

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Marion Police Investigating Fatal Train-Pedestrian Crash

The Marion Police Department is investigating a fatal train-pedestrian crash that occurred Friday night in the City of Marion. According to a news release issued February 13, 2026, Marion Central Dispatch received a call at approximately 8:41 p.m. from CSX reporting that one of its trains had struck two pedestrians at the Kenton Avenue crossing. Officers responding to the scene located two individuals near the crossing. An adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 12-year-old child was found […]

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Marion City Police Officer Arrested on Rape and Abduction Charges

This joint release concerning the arrest of MPD Officer Brendan Damron was issued by Marion County Sheriff Matt Bayles and Prosecuting Attorney Ray Grogan: MARION, OHIO-Last night, deputies from the office of Marion County Sheriff Matt Bayles arrested a City of Marion Police Officer for a sexual assault against an adult female family member. City of Marion Police Officer Brendan Damron, age 24, was taken into custody without incident last night and is being held at the Morrow County Jail. […]

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Ada Man Found Guilty to All 13 Charges, Including Burglary and Grand Theft

An Ada man was convicted on a total of 13 counts following a two-day jury trial that started Wednesday in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. The jury found Eric L. Spence guilty of burglary, grand theft when the property is a firearm or dangerous ordnance, grand theft-motor vehicle, receiving stolen property- a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property- a firearm, receiving stolen property- a credit card, receiving stolen property in excess of $1000 but less than $7500, receiving stolen property- a […]

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6-State Trooper Project to Focus on Traffic Safety on Interstate 75

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on speed, safety belt and OVI enforcement on Interstate 75. The three‐day initiative will begin today, February 13 and will continue through Sunday, February 15. The campaign will include the Kentucky State Police and Michigan State Police. The remaining members of the 6-State Trooper Project, Indiana State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and West Virginia State Police, will not participate due […]

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OSHP Investigating Fatal Crash in Defiance County

DEFIANCE – The Defiance Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Adams Township, Defiance County.  The crash occurred on Domersville Road near Flory Road at 9:04 p.m yesterday. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu was northbound on Domersville Road. A 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2023 GMC Sierra were southbound on Domersville Road. The driver of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu went left of center into the path of […]

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Awards and Announcements From The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 

Yount elected American Academy of Microbiology fellow The American Academy of Microbiology has elected Jacob Yount, PhD, professor of Microbial Infection and Immunity at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, as a fellow to its Class of 2026. Fellows of the academy, the honorific leadership group and scientific think tank within the American Society for Microbiology, are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process based on their records of scientific achievement and original contributions that have advanced microbiology. Yount’s research focuses on understanding […]

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Hardin County Historical Museums Launches Free Monthly Speaker Series

Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. Hardin County Historical Museums announced a new free monthly speaker series. It will be held on the last Thursday of every month. February's topic will feature Ray Brown, as the Museum celebrates Black History Month. That will be on February 26 starting at 6pm at 223 North Main Street in Kenton. The guest speaker is Dr. David Strittmatter.

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