2018 Hardin County Primary Election results The unofficial 2018 Hardin County Primary Election results are in! Read More
Striker rolls to big win in GOP primary for commissioner The widest margin of victory in Tuesday’s election results came in the Republican race for Hardin County commissioner. The seat came open when incumbent Brice Beaman announced last year he would not seek a third term. Read More
Voters narrowly approve tax levy for Ohio Hi-Point BELLEFONTAINE — The voters in the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center district narrowly passed a .6-mill permanent improvement levy Tuesday. The unofficial results show the issue passing 11,251 to 10,518. Read More
Patterson OKs levy PATTERSON — The smallest incorporated village in the county passed its property tax levy in Tuesday’s primary by a 13-7 vote. The money will be used for general expenses, said Mayor Jason Kearns, who thanked the voters for supporting the issue. Read More
Low voter turnout Less than 23 percent of Hardin County registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s Primary Election. According to figures from the Board of Elections, 4,156 people (22.77 percent) cast ballots out of a total of 18,253. Read More
Primary polling places Hardin County voters will go to the polls for the Primary Election on Tuesday. Voting hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Read More
Two Democrats vie for party’s nomination in 5th District race Voters participating in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary will have the choice in Ohio’s 5th Congressional District between a self-proclaimed workingman’s candidate and a man who has an extensive financial background. Read More
Three vie for GOP nomination for 1st District seat in Ohio Senate Three candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for the 1st District seat in the Ohio Senate. On the May 8 primary ballot are Bob Barker of Van Wert, Craig Kupferberg of Findlay and Rob McColley of Napoleon, who currently holds the post. Read More
Cross holds big lead over Buckland in campaign contributions More than $115,000 has been raised by the two Republican candidates in the hotly contested primary for the 83rd District seat in the Ohio House. According to campaign finance report filings with the Ohio Secretary of State released this week, Jon Cross of Kenton is raising and spending significantly more money than Cheryl Buckland of Findlay. Read More
Buckland, Cross face off for 83rd District Ohio House seat Republicans in the 83rd District of the Ohio House of Representatives are being presented with a choice this primary election. Cheryl Buckland is a nurse and business woman from Findlay and she is facing Kenton’s Jon Cross, who is the Director of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. The district includes Hancock and Hardin counties and part of Logan … Read More
Ada woman honored for 50 years of teaching children how to swim ADA — The Ada community immortalized its “Swimming Lady” in bronze during a ceremony Friday. Sandy Neely has taught generations of area children how to swim and be safe near the water over the past 50 years. Ada showed its appreciation by dedicating a bronze plaque to her at the new pool house.
Kenton man gets 15 years in prison for sex crimes involving a minor A Kenton man was sent to prison for more than 15 years and was labeled a sexual offender after he pleaded guilty to seven sex-related charges in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Jeromy Andrew Ramge, 7772 CR 167, Kenton, admitted to three counts of gross sexual imposition and four charges of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
Forest CIC wants name for town’s gathering spot FOREST — The Forest Community Improvement Corporation is asking the vacated lot at the corner of Lima and Gormley streets to be given a name. The former location of the Forest Hardware, the building was razed and become the property of the village several years ago. It has since been used for public gatherings, most recently the town’s Safety Day activities and the Charlie Brown Christmas holiday celebration.
