The Kenton Historic Courthouse District is hosting two fundraisers with the Columbus Blue Jackets. For both this Saturday January 6th and the Friday February 23rd game dates, a portion of every ticket purchased will be donated to support the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. Your support helps KHCD continue its mission and maintain the Downtown for generations to come.
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office used a school's Christmas break to conduct Solo Officer Active Shooter Response Training. That took place December 26 through the 29 last year at the Upper Scioto Valley School. During the training, deputies practiced tactical rapid clearing of hallways and rooms. The skills were then put to the test during a final force high stress drill. The Sheriff's Office thanked Upper Scioto Valley Schools for […]
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is encouraging residents to continue to shop local. Morgan Ellis, the Director of Chamber and Tourism, stated that even though the Christmas season is over, it’s still important to support local businesses, “Mom and Pop shops I think are what keep America moving, especially here locally. They have a huge impact, and so just keep that on your radar that we should always […]
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation will continue its Fun for All series into 2024. The first event of the year offers free ice skating at the Cube, located at 3430 North Main Street in Findlay. That is scheduled for January 13 from 1 until 2:50pm and 8 until 10pm. The Fun for All series started in January last year to find affordable, family-friendly activities for residents of Hancock County. For […]
Sheriff Everhart, Dep. Fleck, Dep. Hackworth, Chief Deputy Burns Two new deputies recently took the oath of office for their positions at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Everhart at Dep. Hackworth Deputy Grant Hackworth will work 2nd shift and Deputy Brad Fleck will be 3rd shift. Sheriff Everhart and Dep. Fleck Both deputies have been assigned to the Enforcement Division. Dep. Winegardner and Oz Deputy Cody Winegardner has been […]
Vacuum sewer issues remain today in the Village of Forest. The maintenance crew worked on the line, which includes South Mad River Street east to Christy Lane, north and south of Lima Street, all day on Tuesday, but the issues are not yet resolved. The system is still at a low pressure. If Forest residents are experiencing drainage issues, keep water discharge to a minimum. Water reduction can be done […]
COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt. The four-day reporting period began at midnight on Friday, December 29, 2023, and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024. This is a decrease […]
D'Juan McLaurin Sr A New Year's Eve shooting in Lima remains under investigation. According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, a call was received at around 11:15 New Year's Eve concerning an active fight with gunfire in the 2000 block of North Glenwood Avenue in American Township. Upon arrival, deputies located 41 year Sandos Boddie Jr deceased inside the residence. His body was transported to the Lucas […]
Every dog three months of age and older must have a dog license. The fee is $20, but if an application is not filed and the fee is paid on or before January 31, 2024, then a penalty of $20 will be assessed. Anyone found harboring an unlicensed dog after January 31 will be cited into court, where they could be fined up to $150 for a first offense and […]
