Judge rejects prosecution bid to disqualify attorney in Sheldon case Judge Scott Barrett has determined there is no conflict of interest in attorney representation in a case involving charges a Roundhead man attempted to have his wife killed. Gerrick “Tony” Anthony Sheldon, 3010 CR 130, Roundhead Township, is facing two charges of complicity in an attempt to commit aggravated murder, a felony of the first degree (F1). Read More
Municipal Court News: December 16, 2017 Fined $25 for speeding 49 mph in a 35 mph zone were: Tiffany Lynn Breidenbach, 15990 TR 74, Forest; and Mark A. Schroeder, Lima. Mark J. Umphrey, LaRue – speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Read More
Woman pleads to drug charges An Upper Sandusky woman was placed on community control for five years after being found guilty of drug charges in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. Read More
Ada man gets life term in ‘most heinous’ case In what he called “the most heinous” case to come before him, Hardin County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Barrett sent an Ada man to prison for the rest of his life on Wednesday. Albert Mast Sr. was originally charged with 123 counts in July of sexually abusing his children. Read More
Transactions from the recorder’s office listed The Hardin County Recorder’s Office reported the following transactions for November: Read More
Hardin County Municipal Court News: December 9, 2017 Brittany N. Stevens, Lima – speeding 45 mph in a 35 mph zone, one prior offense, fined $45. Read More
Juvenile Court Report: December 9, 2017 Supreme Court rules prohibit the use of a child’s name in a press release. Read More
Property transfers from recorder’s office: December 9, 2017 Hardin County Recorder Brenda Rainsburg released the following property transfers for November: Read More
Drug charges send women to prison A Marysville woman was sent to prison for 11 months after pleading guilty to drug charges in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Milecha Whitacre was found guilty of possession of heroin after she was involved in a traffic stop. Read More
Courts to close The Hardin County Probate and Juvenile Courts will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Read More
HN board OKs unique plan to develop students DOLA — To address student apathy and instill a stronger work ethic, Hardin Northern is taking steps “outside the box.” The District leadership Team (DLT), consisting of school staff and community members, has developed a character education program for the district called the Bear GRIT Initiative, which stands for Guts, Resilience, Integrity and Tenacity.
HN K-6 students show gains in math and reading skills DOLA — Elementary students at Hardin Northern have shown improvement in their math and reading skills since the beginning of the school year, according to a report given to the board of education Wednesday by Principal Brett Halsey.
ONU lifts up memory of Dr. King with unveiling of statue on campus ADA — For decades, Ohio Northern University had acknowledged Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1968 visit to the campus with a plaque on a rock. “You had to go a little bit out of your way if you wanted to know the story of Dr. King’s visit. All of that is about to change today,” said ONU President Daniel DiBiasio on Tuesday morning at the dedication service of the new bronze statue which commemorates the event.
