James L. Robinson II, 6799 CR 205, Forest, was arrested for criminal mischief, disorderly conduct while intoxicated, menacing and resisting arrest. He was eventually transported to the multi-county jail.

The Kenton Fire Department responded to a report of a water heater fire early Sunday morning. Firefighters were dispatched at midnight to the home of Jed Auger, 9231 CR 195, Kenton.

Raising a child with special needs has its challenges and a Kenton couple is forming a group where the parents and guardians of those young people can find support. Jarod and Amanda Hewett know personally how hard it is to find someone to baby-sit for a special needs child for an evening.

FINDLAY — As part of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, Findlay Post troopers are reminding motorist to buckle up and focus on the road while driving.

LIMA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District One office announced Friday U.S. 68 between Washington Street and Wayne Street in the village of Dunkirk, originally scheduled to close April 6, has been postponed until April 13 and will be closed for approximately one week for railroad repair.

Two Kenton insurance agencies – Heydinger & Zucker Insurance Agency and Newland Insurance Agency – have combined operations.

The Board of Directors of The Home Savings and Loan Company of Kenton has named Charles E. Dixon as its new chief executive officer and president. Dixon was also appointed to the bank’s Board of Directors.

WASHINGTON — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and The Home Savings and Loan Company of Kenton, Ohio (HSLC) will recognize ICBA Community Banking Month in April – a month dedicated to celebrating the longstanding tradition of local hometown community banking.

In addition to the fines levied against defendants who are found guilty, $39 in state costs, $30 in court costs, $6 for court special projects and $5 for the court computerization fund will be assessed, a total of $80.

Matthew J.P. Adams, 1037 S. Main St. Apt. 4 5, was arrested on a warrant and issued citations for an FRA violation and failure to reinstate.