On Sept. 7, while investigating a sale of illegal narcotics, officers with the Hardin County Crime Task Force arrested Matthew Williams of Lima. Williams had sold crack cocaine to Task Force detectives; he also had heroin, crystal methamphetamine and cocaine in his possession.
Williams was arrested at W. North and Detroit Streets in Kenton and was transported to the Multi County Correctional Center in Marion. His vehicle was removed from the scene and impounded by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with trafficking in narcotics and possession of narcotics.
GALION - The Ada cross country teams competed at the warm Galion Invitational this past Saturday morning.
"To date this was our toughest, and largest race of the season," recalled Ada head coach Joshua Klein. "The Bulldog cross country team ran in the warmest weather they've experienced all season.
"The addition of this heat, added to the challenge of a hillier terrain, resulted in a grueling course that our runners overcame.
Officers of the Ada Police Department will be on hand for free Coffee with a Cop from 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at COSI, which is located at Main and College.
"The informal coffee time will give community members an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns as we work to make Ada a S.A.F.E.R. place to live," said Chief Michael Harnishfeger.
"Our mission for community events is to build relationships with our customers, the public, whom we proudly serve," he said.
ONU's 10th president and first lady, President Emeritus Kendall Baker, Hon. D. '11. and Toby Baker, BFA ’06, will be honored with the dedication of Baker Commons during Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 9 a.m.
The dedication will take place near Affinity Village, located along Polar Way Road and Loop Road.
The Board of Trustees established that the area on ONU’s campus that was developed during the Dr. Kendall Baker presidency will be known as “Baker Commons.”
Meet Chet.. Chet is a 2 year old plott hound mix.. He is a large dog with lots of love to give. Can you give Chet a forever home?
To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.
The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.
