AUG 21 MEDIA RELEASE__Sheriff Keith Everhart has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Hardin County Citizens Sheriff's Academy to be conducted consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 16 and running through October 28.
The sessions are planned for 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheriff's Office, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton.
Hardin Northern, Ridgemont and Upper Scioto Valley will open THIS WEDNESDAY August 13; Hardin Community School, and Kenton City Schools will open next week on the 20th, and Riverdale on the 21st. Ada will begin August 25th.
DRIVE SAFELY - Be alert for students who may be walking to school or waiting at their bus stop; STOP for school buses loading or unloading children; maintain posted speed limits - 20 m.p.h. in school zones.
We wish all our youth a safe, happy and successful school year!
FROM ADA POLICE DEPT FACEBOOK__Hardin County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) in cooperation with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is having a warrant amnesty week from August 18-21, 2025.
Hours at Hardin County Sheriff Office Training Conference Room will be:
Monday, August 18 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 19 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Hours at the Hardin County Courthouse, third floor will be:
Ada man transported to hospital with serious injuries
AUG. 12 MEDIA RELEASE__The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on August 12, 2025 at approximately 8:47 A.M. The crash occurred at the intersection of Reservoir Road and McClure Road in Jackson Township, Allen County.
Dru Baker, age 22, of Benton Ridge, Ohio was operating a 2009 Toyota MR2, traveling north on McClure Road. James Hilty, age 27, of Ada, Ohio was operating a 2009 Ford F-350 box truck, traveling west on Reservoir Road. The Toyota failed to yield at a posted stop sign and struck the Ford. The Ford then traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a barn. Mr. Baker was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital for reported minor injuries. Mr. Hilty was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital for reported serious injuries.
FROM HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FACEBOOK__We would like to welcome our newest piece of equipment here at the Sheriff's Office. This unit is called an MRAP and is completely armored for use in high risk situations. The taxpayers did not spend any money for this unit. The MRAP was obtained through the Federal Governments 1033 program which allows federally owned equipment to be transferred to local governments at no charge. The Sheriff's Office simply has to maintain the unit while we have it.
The MRAP will not be used for daily operations or patrol as it is a specialized unit to be used for specific operations only. Hardin County is not immune to crisis situations, this unit will help in keeping our deputies and the public safe during high risk events.
JULY 16 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is saddened to report the death of Detective Bryan Bodine, on Thursday, July 15, 2025.
Detective Bodine had served the citizens of Hardin County for the past 12 years as an enforcement deputy, K-9 handler, and detective. He will be sadly missed as a valued friend and member of the Sheriff's office staff.
Special appreciation is extended to Logan County Sheriff Randall Dodds and his staff for their assistance during this time, as well as to numerous other Law Enforcement and first responder agencies who have assisted and offered their support.
