Dunkirk council considers new state program to address nuisance issues DUNKIRK — A new program available to Ohio municipalities may be able to help the Village of Dunkirk abate some of its nuisance properties. Read More
Hart new communication coordinator for sheriff After four years of helping people over the phone in their time of need as a dispatcher, Emily Hart now deals with the public in a different manner as the records and communication coordinator with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. Read More
Water main break A Kenton crew works to repair a water main break on Perry Street, just off South Detroit Street near the city’s water treatment plant on Saturday afternoon. A city-wide water shutoff led to a boil advisory for part of Saturday and all of Sunday before being lifted at approximately 9 a.m. today. Read More
Local ministers turn to prayer in drug battle There have never been more treatment options available locally for those facing opiate addictions, yet the issue persists and, according to at least one local minister, continues to grow. The Rev. Mark Bishop is one of a group of Hardin County church leaders who is turning to a higher power for assistance in facing the drug problems in the county and seeking guidance on coming together as a community to find answers. Read More
KHS students have success in Hi-Point’s nursing classes Eight Kenton High School seniors have earned certification in two years in a program designed to last twice that long. Since the Nursing Assistant program was introduced when Ohio Hi-Point Career established it two years ago at the former Northwood building in Kenton, the students who began as juniors had to learn on an accelerated pace to earn the certification, said teacher Deb Purcell. Read More
Marseilles residents recall plane crash which killed 38 MARSEILLES — Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the only recorded commercial airplane crash in Wyandot County history. Lake Central Flight 527 crashed in a field along CH 94, south of Ohio 67 West, southwest of Marseilles on March 5, 1967. “Plane crash in county takes 38 lives,” was the headline in The Daily Chief-Union the following day. It’s unclear exactly how local authorities were notified about the plane crash. Read More
Kenton native returns home to display his physique at The Arnold Classic When the other firefighters at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Wash., are between calls, most clean the trucks or find ways to relax. During those breaks, Jeremy Chivington is in the gym. Read More
Kenton Elks honors Teens of the Month The Kenton Elks Lodge honored the Teenagers of the Month from each of the six county schools Thursday. The luncheon was in recognition for those selected for the month of January. Read More
Alger man suspected in thefts of two vehicles An Alger man suspected in at least two automobile thefts was taken into custody Thursday by Kenton police. According to Chief Dennis Musser, Jayden Kramer, 209 Shadley St., Alger, is being charged with two counts of theft of a motor vehicle. Read More
Sheriff eyes stronger partnership in fight against crime Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Keith Everhart today announced that Hardin County citizens are being invited to become associate members of the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association. Read More