The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire that occurred on Lincoln Street in Mt. Cory on Thursday.
The Red Cross provided assistance to the family of four for emergency shelter and immediate needs such as clothing and food and also provided comfort kits of personal hygiene items to those affected.
Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. Said the Red Cross urges everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.
The American Red Cross of Hancock County is a United Way partner.
On June 15 The Hardin County Crime Task Force conducted a buy/bust operation of stolen items, according to Keith A. Everhart, sheriff.
During the operation $1,325 cash, two vehicles, eight hits of heroin, 43 pills, seven suboxone strips, and approximately $1,144.78 worth of stolen items from local businesses were recovered.
One male and one female were arrested and transported to the Multi County Correctional Center on Theft and Receiving Stolen Property charges.
Other charges are pending in this investigation. The Hardin County Crime Task Force was assisted by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and Osborn's Towing.
Ada Police Department recently received certification for adopting new police standards, according to Michael Harnishfeger, police chief.
"Ada police have adopted and fully implemented the new state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board," said Harnishfeger. "The implementation is part of the state's efforts to strengthen community and police relations."
Ada police joins several law enforcement agencies who recently became certified by meeting standards for the use of force, including deadly force and agency recruitment and hiring.
Earlier this week, Sgt. Matt Purdy and K9 Jaeger demonstrated drug detection to the Ada junior high students.
The officers of the Ada Police Department have been and continue to be in the schools teaching our SAFER Program including anti-bullying, drugs, safety belt, internet safety to students during the month of May.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE A VIDEO OF THE DEMONSTRATION FROM THE ADA POLICE FACEBOOK.
Ada third graders witnessed a great lesson on seat belt safety this week.
Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, used SAFER Bob the Egg in his demonstration.
"For the past 12 years, when I ask the kids what we should name the egg, our crash test dummy, the name has always been "Bob."
He adds: "This is a very valuable lesson in seat belt use. We crash the car with Bob in a seat belt and he survives. When we take the belt off, Bob is ejected from the car and cracks. An excellent visual and great reminder to always wear your seat belt.
