Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart marked the beginning of his fifth term in office by administering the oath of office to his staff: deputies, dispatchers, Dog Warden and Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).
The Sheriff offered his appreciation to the staff for their dedicated service, and their assistance during his medical challenges. He reviewed highlights and challenges of his past term and expressed his goals for the year ahead and for his next term.
Hardin County deputies are requesting assistance from the public in identifying a subject responsible for multiple thefts that occurred in the Village of Forest at approximately 9:00 a.m. on December 31, 2024.
On December 28, 2024 at approximately 11:43 p.m., the Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received two separate calls regarding an incident at the Oak Barrel Pub in Alger.
Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart announced today that Hardin County deputies assisted by agents of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI&I) executed a search warrant that resulted in the discovery of a body believed to be that of Michael Bolen. The warrant had been issued because of information received by deputies late Monday December 16.
This advisory was canceled at about 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12.
Hardin County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 1 Snow Emergency as of 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11: The roads are snow and ice covered with blowing snow making visibility difficult. Please use extra caution while driving and allow for extra time for your travels.
