KPD Responds to Two Vehicle Crash
- News Dept.
on 10:27:10 AM EDT
The Kenton Police Department was dispatched to a two vehicle crash around 4:30 Friday afternoon. According to the report at the department William Frankart of Alvada Ohio was traveling northbound on Detroit Street when his vehicle was struck in the front by another vehicle operated by Chad Shafer of Kenton. Functional damage occurred to the Frankart auto while the Shafer auto received disabling damage. Shafer was cited for Failure to Yield.
Car Rolls End Over End-Occupants Escape Serious Injuries
- News Dept.
on 2:49:09 PM EDT
Two Kenton women escaped serious injury in a one vehicle crash just before five Thursday evening on State Route 67.
According to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office report, 63 year old Karen Kidd was driving east on 67 when she lost control of the car on a curve. The vehicle ended up off the right side of the road where it struck a concrete culvert. The car, which was totaled, ended up cart wheeling before coming to rest in a yard. Kidd and a passenger in her car, 57 year old Kathy Dickerson, were transported to Lima Memorial Hospital for treatment. Kidd was cited for failing to maintain reasonable control.
Woman Cited Following Crash
- News Dept.
on 2:46:01 PM EDT
A Lima woman was cited for a full time attention violation following a one vehicle crash Thursday morning.
According to the Kenton Police Department report, 79 year old Loretta Kohler was driving east on Lima Street when she fell asleep. The car went off the right side of the road where it struck a sign and side-swiped a utility pole causing moderate damage.
Alliance Unveils New Logo
- News Dept.
on 2:45:02 PM EDT
The unveiling was at an event sponsored by the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance to promote many of its members and their various business's. The new logo is part of a program designed to better serve the needs of Hardin County. Barb Wingfield from the Alliance stated that this program has been in the works for some time.
Chairperson of the Alliance Matt Jennings stated that the Alliance has many goals for the future.
Farmer's Market Returns
- News Dept.
on 2:32:00 PM EDT
Farmer's Market returns to downtown Kenton Saturday from 9-12:30 to kick-off the 2008 season.
Market Manager Katie Mustain said in addition to various products for sale, they plan lots of demonstrations and activities throughout the summer.
For the complete discussion with Mustain, along with Committee Member Debbie Moore, tune in At Issue Saturday morning at 7:35 on WKTN.
Woman Injured After Car Strikes Tree
- News Dept.
on 2:18:48 PM EDT
An Upper Sandusky woman was injured in a one vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in the 300 block of East Columbus Street.
According to the Kenton Police Department report, 22 year old Emma Zecheil told officers that she was depressed, and drive her car into a tree on purpose. Heavy damage occurred to the car, and Zecheil was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital for treatment. She was cited for a reasonable control violation.
KPD Plans Bike Rodeo
- News Dept.
on 2:18:19 PM EDT
The Kenton Police Department will hold its annual bike rodeo this Saturday at the Hardin County Fairgrounds from 9 till noon.
During the event, bike helmets will be given away to children and adults. The bikes are checked for safety, and the children run a short obstacle/safety course on their bikes. After this, each child will be presented with a gift bag containing safety pamphlets, coloring books and other gift items. They will also be given a treat of cookies and juice and can sign up for a drawing at the end of the event.
With spring here, and summer approaching, more bicycles will be out, and research as proven that wearing bike helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%. Again, the KPD Bike Rodeo is at the Hardin County Fairgrounds this Saturday from nine till noon.
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