Police Reports: March 8, 2016 A private property accident was reported behind Liberty Bank. Read More
Republicans pick Potter for commissioner seat History has repeated itself for Gerald Potter. The former two-term Hardin County Commissioner said when he was first elected, he replaced Ed Elliott in January of 2001. Elliott at that time chose to run for state representative. Read More
Woman’s disappearance puzzles authorities, family The mysterious disappearance of a rural Belle Center woman has law enforcement officers puzzled and her family members anxious. Toni Schorr was last seen wearing a negligee and a trench coat as she walked away from her home on County Road 210 on Wednesday evening, Feb. 24. Read More
Kenton finance panel backs plan for 13th firefighter The Kenton Fire Department is on its way toward getting a 13th firefighter. City Council’s Finance Committee voted unanimously at its meeting Monday night to recommend to the entire council to add another firefighter. Read More
Alger to review mayor’s spending authority ALGER — Following a confrontation between a member of the Alger Board of Public Affairs and the mayor, council agreed to reconsider passing an ordinance to give the mayor authority to make small purchases without council approval. Read More
Alger agreement with festival committee questioned at meeting ALGER — A question regarding a contract between the village of Alger and the Alger Memorial Festival Committee dominated discussion at the council meeting Monday evening. An agreement had been signed in 2011 between the two entities agreeing the AMFC would maintain the Social Center and administer its calendar in exchange for using the town’s 501(c)(3) tax exemption. Read More
HN students to work with Dunkirk DUNKIRK — For one day this spring, Hardin Northern students will be hard at work making the Village of Dunkirk a better place. Hardin Northern Principal Joel Hoelzle and senior students Carter Gilmore and Katie Gault visited the Dunkirk council meeting Monday night to offer an idea for students to help get involved with their community. Read More
Fair board approves new wash racks The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Saturday, March 5 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds for its regular meeting. There were 17 directors present and 6 guests present. Howard Lyle, president, called the meeting to order. Read More
Police Reports: March 7, 2016 Caroleena K. Manns, Benton Ridge, was arrested on a warrant through the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. Read More
GOP must stand behind nominee, Ohio Senate leader tells Republicans MOUNT VICTORY — Even though the Republican presidential debates may resemble a “WWF cage match” more than a discussion of the issues, said Ohio Senate President Keith Faber, the Republican party must stand behind their nominee in the November election. Read More