HN treasurer: Wind farm income to make up for cut in real estate taxes DOLA — Hardin Northern is projecting a reduction in property tax revenue in its new five-year forecast, but anticipates that will be made up by revenue from the Hog Creek Wind Farm. Treasurer Wes Potter outlined his projections for district income and expenses through fiscal year 2022 at the monthly school board meeting Wednesday night. Read More
Kenton man gets 18 months in prison on drug charges When law enforcement officers went to Ryan Cutlip’s Kenton apartment in November last year, they were expecting to arrest him on an outstanding warrant from Wyandot County. But when the officers entered Cutlip’s residence at 655 East St., Apt. 34, they discovered small amounts of cocaine and heroin. Read More
Questions continue about HN’s renovated baseball field DOLA — Concerns about the safety of the Hardin Northern baseball field continued to be raised at the school board meeting Wednesday night. Member Tim Roby questioned whether the mound of dirt in right field had been addressed by the contractor. Read More
Mid-Ohio Energy supports repeal of Clean Power Plan Mid-Ohio Energy announced that it supports the efforts of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt to repeal the mandates of the Clean Power Plan in favor of a collaborative, common-sense approach that maintains the delivery of clean, safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. Read More
Prize winners from the fair The Hardin County Council on Aging, Inc. has named the winners of the grand prizes given away at its fair booth this year. The senior winner was Harry Dickson. Read More
Ambulance board to meet ADA — The Ada-Liberty Joint Ambulance District Board meeting, originally scheduled for Oct. 23, has been moved to Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ada Rescue Squad Building. Read More
Police reports: October 12, 2017 Coady Michael Glidden, 1037 S. Main St. Apt. B2, was taken into custody on a warrant through the Mansfield Police Department. An officer was dispatched to 1037 S. Main St. Apt. 25 in reference to an assault. Read More
Looking at alternatives to Latta Representative Robert Latta hasn't held a town hall in years. He's not easy to schedule a meeting with. Read More
Ada pool improvements Workers from 2K General Co. of Delaware move ground in preparation to refurbishing the Ada swimming pool at War Memorial Park. According to Village Administrative Assistant Angela Polachek, the project will include replacing a portion of the pool, a new filtration system, the removal of the concession stand and updating the bath house. Read More