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Ada man dies in car-motorcycle accident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Joel Hauenstein, 36, died in a car-motorcycle accident on SR 81 that occurred at 9:05 p.m. on Friday.

Hauenstein was riding his motorcycle eastbound on SR 81 east of Ada when a car operated by Kyle Burnett turned into his path while pulling into a private driveway.

Hauenstein's motorcycle hit the side of the car. He was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital where he died early Saturday morning. Burnett and two passengers were treated at the scene.

Hauenstein enjoyed designing, fabricating, and painting motorcycles. His artwork was featured in several national motorcycle publications.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada.

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Fatal accident involved EMT

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, October 15, 2017
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Sheriff's office conducting investigation at USV

Alleged incident of bullying or hazing
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 21, 2017

Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart released the following statement on Wednesday evening:

"The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation into an alleged incident of bullying or hazing as reported to the Sheriff’s Office.

This alleged incident was reported to have occurred within the Upper Scioto Valley School system and involves multiple students.

"The administration of the school is cooperating fully with sheriff’s office personnel and the investigation is ongoing at this time."

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Man arrested on drug charges

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, September 18, 2017

The sheriff's office reports:

On Sept. 7, while investigating a sale of illegal narcotics, officers with the Hardin County Crime Task Force arrested Matthew Williams of Lima. Williams had sold crack cocaine to Task Force detectives; he also had heroin, crystal methamphetamine and cocaine in his possession.  

Williams was arrested at W. North and Detroit Streets in Kenton and was transported to the Multi County Correctional Center in Marion. His vehicle was removed from the scene and impounded by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with trafficking in narcotics and possession of narcotics.

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Coffee with a Cop

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, September 18, 2017

Officers of the Ada Police Department will be on hand for free Coffee with a Cop from 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at COSI, which is located at Main and College.

"The informal coffee time will give community members an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns as we work to make Ada a S.A.F.E.R. place to live," said Chief Michael Harnishfeger.

"Our mission for community events is to build relationships with our customers, the public, whom we proudly serve," he said.

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Multiple Vehicle Crash

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, September 1, 2017

The Hardin County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a multiple vehicle crash that occurred at 8:04 a.m. at County Road 110 and Township Road 205 in Goshen township.

 

A southbound vehicle on Township Road 205 occupied by five juveniles failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by a vehicle headed eastbound on County Road 110.

 

Three of the five juveniles were lifeflighted to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo with life-threatening injuries.

 

Two other juveniles were transported by ground ambulance to area hospitals. The driver of the other vehicle was treated at the scene.

 

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