On 11/07/2024 the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Dustin Ray Bolen on indictment in connection to the investigation of a missing McGuffey man, Michael Bolen. Dustin Ray Bolen has been charged with the following: Murder, tampering with evidence, Gross Abuse of a Corpse, having weapons under disability, trafficking in fentanyl, theft from a person in a protected class, and posessing criminal tools. Dustin Ray Bolen is currently being housed at the Multi County Correctional Facility awaiting arraignment on the listed charges.
Lima Refining Company is responding to a release of gasoline vapors from a tank vent, which contributed to benzene readings in an isolated area for a short time. Shawnee Township Fire Department and EMA are on scene.
As a precautionary measure, community members were asked to avoid Buckeye Road. That road has since been opened.
At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Monday, November 4, the Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received several calls about a car accident in the area of State Route 68 and Township Road 114, in Pleasant Township.
A gold Chrysler Pacifica driven by Lee Newman of Dunkirk was traveling Northbound when it went of the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. James Hagenbuch, of Findlay, the front passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Dr. Fritz of the Hardin County Coroner’s Office.
A backseat passenger, Douglas Inmon of Dunkirk ,was transported to Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus by Careflight with suspected serious injuries.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, the Alger Fire Department responded to a call for service just outside of the village on Township Rd. 92.
The fire destroyed a home and contents belonging to Steve and Angela Decker. The family was was not at home at the time of the fire. Animals belonging to the family were killed in the blaze.
Throughout the month of November, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is conducting an online survey to identify traffic safety concerns and obtain feedback about interactions with the agency.
From the Ada, Ohio Police Department at 7:20 p.m., October 23
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:20 p.m. the Ada Police Department was alerted by the Ada High School and the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, of a potential threat made against the high school by a student.
Ada officers located the student at his residence, as he had not been at the school. The student was detained and transported to the Ada Police Department.
