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Findlay ‘Cops & Kids’ Shopping Program Seeks Community Support Amid Rising Costs

Since 2002, local law enforcement officers have been shopping with children in need, creating holiday memories while providing essentials and gifts. Four years ago, the Fort Findlay FOP Lodge 20 Foundation transitioned from a national program—where a portion of donor dollars went elsewhere—to a fully local approach, ensuring every dollar raised stays in Hancock County to benefit local kids. While this transition has ensured that support stays within the community, it also means that the program relies more heavily on […]

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Kenton City Council Set to Meet This Evening

Photo: City of Kenton Kenton City Council is scheduled to meet this evening. There will be four ordinances on first reading and two ordinances on second reading at the meeting. A public hearing to consider the application of Anthony and Shannon Taylor to rezone their property at 209 North Leighton Street from R-1 to R-2 will start at 6pm this evening. The Annual combined meeting of the Grove Cemetery Association, Buck, Goshen and Pleasant Townships and the 22nd regular session […]

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First-Grade Students at KES Set to Present Musical ‘A Penguin Christmas’

The Kenton Elementary School first-grade students will present the musical, A Penguin Christmas, on Thursday, December 5th at 5:30 pm in the school's gymnasium.  Dress rehearsal is at 9:10 that morning. Grandparents, parents who work nights, and anyone not able to attend the evening performance are welcome to attend the Dress Rehearsal. Students should arrive at 5pm on the evening of the performance and report to their classrooms. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Risner by email at: risner.jasmin@kentoncityschools.org.

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Shines Latest Member Spotlight on ‘Lake of Lights’

Photo: Lake of Lights The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance featured Lake of Lights in its latest Member Spotlight. Lake of Lights is a spectacular drive-through Christmas celebration of lights and sound featuring nearly a half-million twinkling lights and displays designed to bring out the magic of the Christmas season for everyone attending. The seven-tenths of a mile excursion includes both static and moving displays as well as popular Christmas music to send you back in time to when […]

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Kenton High School Gives Back: Food Drive and Donations Aid Local Community

Photo:  Freshmen Student Council members (President- Emalyn Bauknecht, VP- Luke Hougendobler, Treasurer- Geneva Norris, Secretary- Andrea Escobar). Kenton City Schools Kenton High School participated in a food drive last week to support members of the community. All of the food donated by students was collected and donated to Kenton Full Gospel Church. Along with the food, the students also donated just over $300. The money will go towards families in need during the holiday season.

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Kenton Man Arrested for Alleged Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor in Crawford County

A Kenton man was arrested over this past weekend by the Crawford and Marion County Sheriff's Offices 22-year-old Jonah A. Sharp had an active warrant for his arrest, for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, which was issued by the Crawford County Municipal Court. According to a release, Crawford County Detectives have been investigating the complaint, which alleged that Sharp had been in Crawford County in August of this year, and it was alleged that he met with a 15-year-old […]

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United Way of Hardin County Highlights Partnership with Midwest Regional Educational Service Center

The United Way of Hardin County featured the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center as another one of its partner agencies. The ESC serves and supports students, families, and districts as an innovative educational partner, and it the result of a merger of the Shelby, Logan, and Hardin County Offices. The Midwest Regional Educational Service Center consists of seven major departments that work with local districts to focus the direction of the entire organization. If you would like to donate to […]

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Leads in Recent Rural King Break-In, Firearms Reported Missing

Photo: Screenshot from video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office Rural King in Marion was broken into over the weekend, and the Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance to identify the individuals involved. The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the business late this past Friday night to investigate a burglary alarm.  Upon arrival forced entry was observed to the entrance door, and upon further investigation firearms were believed to have been taken.  A video […]

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Fatal Crash in Hancock County Claims Lives of Two Findlay Residents

Two Findlay residents were killed in a crash that occurred this past Friday evening at the intersection of State Route 15 and Township Road 190 in Hancock County. According to a release from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Brian K. Post traveled onto 15 from 190, and his vehicle was struck by an eastbound pickup truck being operated by 29-year-old Mahamed A. Kadir, of Minnesota. Post was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in […]

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