Police reports: June 15, 2017 Joel David Hamlin, unknown Kenton address, had an active pickup order from Wyandot County. He was reported riding a bicycle near the 200 block of E. Franklin Street. Read More
Police reports: June 14, 2017 An officer was dispatched to an area near Subway in reference to a stolen phone being pinged in that area. Upon investigation, the phone was recovered and an investigation will continue. Read More
KPD: Gun threat was with BB gun Kenton Police officers responded to a call Monday evening of a neighbor pointing a gun at another neighbor at the Rush Trailer Park on Lima Street in Kenton. Upon arrival, said Lt. Robert Lutes today, the responding officers quickly determined the firearm was a BB gun. Read More
Police Reports: June 13, 2017 Kenton police Vichea Keng, 19714 Ohio 31, Mount Victory, was parked at the Kenton City Pool when an unknown vehicle side-swiped her car, causing damage. Read More
Police Reports: June 12, 2017 A named suspect was identified on a complaint of gross sexual imposition at 804 Robinson Ave. A former neighbor was accused of the crime against a 14-year-old male and an 11-year-old female. Read More
Police Reports: June 9, 2017 An officer was called to 409 1/2 Waterworks Drive regarding yard clippings. A dispute over a dog was received at 211 Park Ave. Read More
Police Reports: June 8, 2017 Juveniles were reported to be out after curfew at 4:18 a.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of E. Franklin St. A possible attempted house invasion was reported at 729 W. North St. Read More
Police Reports: June 7, 2017 Amanda M. Chelette, 608 E. Columbus St., stopped improperly for a traffic signal at the corner of Franklin and Wayne streets. Her Jeep was beyond the stop bar on Franklin Street and was struck by a northbound vehicle operated by Ernest L. Scott, 214 Robinson Ave. Chelette was charged with failure to obey a traffic signal. Read More
Police reports: June 5, 2017 Friday Vicky L. Fink, 219 S. Wayne St., reported a vehicle stolen. Read More
Police reports: June 2, 2017 Kenton Police Patricia Bailey, Huntsville, was stopped after she allegedly failed to use a turn signal. Read More
Multiple roles keep Polachek busy as administrative assistant in Ada ADA — Through her many roles as the administrative assistant in Ada, Angela Polachek has gotten the opportunity to meet individuals not only from Ada and Hardin County, but from throughout Ohio. The role of administrative assistant carries with it several responsibilities in different areas, like working in the departments of personnel, safety and project management.
KES students learn about recycling process With Earth Day on Sunday kicking off Earth Week, students at Kenton Elementary School on Monday learned about the lifecycle of trees and cartons, and were given their own trees to plant at home. The program from Graphic Packaging International called TICCIT (pronounced “ticket”) – Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees – had employees of GPI of Kenton teaching students about the benefits of recycling, how paper is made and why trees are important to the Earth’s lifecycle.
KPD chief urges patience in fire probe Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser asked the community to be patient while Saturday morning’s arson fires are investigated. Speaking at Monday’s City Council meeting, he said, “I understand that people are upset and worried.”