Man surrendered after long standoff A Kenton man surrendered without incident and was arrested following a long standoff with police Friday evening. Read More
Police Reports: April 10, 2015 An officer responded to a report of criminal damaging at 431 N. Main St. Two vehicles were damaged with key scratches. Read More
Jurors: Video was the key in kidnapping/assault conviction In the end, the prosecution didn’t need its star witness to convict Andrew Worthington of kidnapping charges. Members of the Hardin County Common Pleas Court jury, who found him guilty after 2 1/2 hours of deliberation Thursday afternoon, said the video of the September 2014 incident was enough to convince them of his guilt. Read More
Water line replaced Kenton city workers lower a replacement water line into place to replace the old 8-inch metal pipe that ruptured Thursday morning at the corner of Franklin and Main streets in the downtown. Read More
Helping the driver First responders attempt to free the driver of a semi truck after he drove into a building at 201 W. Espy Street in Kenton Thursday morning. Read More
Sites in Kenton and Ada ready for Drug Takeback Day Hardin County residents are invited to dispose of their outdated or unused prescription drugs, as well as over-the-counter medicine at Saturday’s Drug Takeback Day. Set for 9 a.m. to noon, drop-off sites will be located in Kenton and Ada. Read More
Alger/USV at odds with other libraries on funding formula In 2002, the library boards throughout Hardin County adopted a formula for dividing the state funding the county receives. Six of the libraries (which includes Belle Center) are happy with the way that formula is working. One library board feels the formula has been flawed from its conception and wants it changed. Read More
Mount Victory residents may see water service problems MOUNT VICTORY — Some residents of Mount Victory will experience a temporary water shut-off while the switch is made from the existing line to the new water line. Andy Clarridge from Page Engineering attended Thursday’s Mount Victory Council meeting to give council members an update on various projects around the village. Read More
Fundraiser set for Hardin County woman who is battling cancer A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is planned Saturday night in Kenton to help with expenses for a Hardin County woman who is battling cancer. The benefit for Mitzi Kitchen will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kenton Elks. It is open to the public. Read More