Hardin County Municipal Court News Fined $25 for speeding 47 mph in a 35 mph zone were: Brianna N. Laubenthal, Brunswick and Morgan E. Bodenhop, West Liberty. Read More
Property Transfers: December 12, 2015 Edward F. Mason Jr. to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, 2.791 acres in part of Section 32, Roundhead Twp. Tax $106.80. Read More
Word for the day: Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad! That is the traditional Spanish greeting this time of the year. It is the equivalent of Merry Christmas. Read More
‘One Voice’ to sing at Forest UMC FOREST — “One Voice,” a Gospel country group, will be singing at the Forest United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. The church is located at 111 E. Dixon St., Forest. The members of “One Voice” all feel the calling of God to minister in music, to encourage, uplift, and share the blessed news of a loving Savior with the lost; plus our brothers and sisters in Christ, no matter what their situation. Read More
HSWCD hosts conservation tour The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual conservation tour on Dec. 2. It highlighted a few of the conservation practices that have been installed by landowners in the county. Read More
Ag Credit announces AgStart program FOSTORIA — Ag Credit, ACA has created a new loan program based upon the recommendation of team members working directly with many young, beginning and small farmers. The program, known as AgStart, features lower costs, extended terms, reduced down payments and assistance with loan fees. Read More
Police reports: December 11, 2015 Stephanie S. Zent, 212 Superior St., was traveling east in the 400 block of Espy Street. Dale A. Allen, 10763 TR 210, was also traveling east, ahead of Zent. Allen attempted to pass the vehicle ahead of him. Read More
Kenton’s low income, undermanned police highlighted in audit There were no major cost-saving ideas for Kenton to consider in a performance audit of three departments conducted by the state auditor’s office. Instead, the document released earlier this fall highlighted the city’s low median income as well as an undermanned police department. Read More
Forest to get railroad crossing upgrades FOREST — Two railroad crossings in Forest are scheduled for the installation of lights and gates in the coming year. Mayor Tom Seem reported to council on Thursday that village officials had recently met with representatives from the railroad, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Rail Development Commission and the engineer’s offices of Hardin and Wyandot counties. Read More
United Way drive reaches 90% of goal With a little over two weeks to go in the campaign, the United Way of Hardin County stands at 90 percent of its goal. Pledges are at $193,050 with a target of $215,000, it was announced Thursday at the organization’s weekly report meeting. Read More