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One Road Opens, Another Road Closes

According to the Hardin County Engineer's office County Road 90 between State Route 68 and Township Road 165 is now open. Starting today (June 5th) County Road 190 will be closed between Township Road 199 and State Route 31. The road will be closed for 4-6 weeks for bridge replacement.

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ONU To Host Lima Symphony Orchestra for Free Event

The Lima Symphony Orchestra’s free, public Patriotic Pops concert will be held at Ohio Northern University on Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m. The event will take place on the sculpture mall east of McIntosh Center between Presser and Weber halls. This family-friendly concert will feature several Independence Day-themed musical selections. The LSO is under the direction of Maestro Andrew Crust. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs, blankets and their favorite picnic food to enjoy the […]

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Heartbeat of Hardin County Temporarily Closed

Heartbeat of Hardin County will not be open regular hours until further notice. According to Executive Director Julie Zaring, a water main break occurred and some issues were found.  Heartbeat can still serve people by appointment, by calling 419-674-4716.

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Kenton Man Arrested Sunday Morning

A Kenton man was arrested early Sunday Morning. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department officers were dispatched around 3:30am Sunday morning to the 400 block of W Franklin Street for a property damage crash. No information on the crash was available, but officers arrested and cited Erick Hernandez Mendoza for driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs and for driving without an operator's license. No further information was provided on the report.

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Anthony Castello Jr. Sentenced to Life in Prison for Child Sex Abuse

Bellefontaine - A Lakeview man was sentenced to life in prison for sexually molesting a child under the age of 10 in Logan County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. Anthony J. Castello Jr., 63, pled guilty to one count of rape involving a victim under the age of 13 on April 13, 2023. Logan County Prosecutor Eric Stewart reports that the offense happened in August of 2019. Castello lured the child victim to his home on Mohawk Path in Lakeview […]

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*UPDATE* Marion Troopers Investigating a Serious Injury Crash

Troopers from the Marion Post and the Bucyrus District Office of Investigative Services are seeking the public's assistance in locating the vehicle and driver from the hit-skip crash that occurred on state Route 95 in Marion County on May 13. As a result of the crash, John Arthur II succumbed to his injuries on May 19. The BMW, possibly a 2006-2013 X5 did not stop after the crash. The hit-skip driver is a white male, believed to be in his […]

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New Police Chief in Findlay

The City of Findlay has promoted James Mathias to the position of Police Chief. Mathias will be sworn in by Mayor Christina Muryn at the City of Findlay Training Center (224 W. Crawford St.) on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10am.  "We are committed to ensuring Findlay is a safe place to live, work, and raise families," Mayor Muryn said. "The Police Chief plays a critical role in the pursuit of these goals and I am confident that Captain Mathias is […]

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Survive To Ride Event Succesful

The Dealership in Mount Victory hosted an event called Survive To Ride. The event benefited Mission 22.  Mission 22 is a non-profit agency which provides support to Veterans and their families when they need it most: right now. Through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, they promote long-term wellness and sustainable growth.  The program also helps to raise awareness, enlist support, and end Veteran suicide in America. The event which included a poker run, raffle, and dinner raised […]

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Summer Garden Programs Scheduled

Hardin County – The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting three summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The programs will begin with an event on “Hugelkulture” on June 15, “Worm Composting” on July 20, and another on “Growing Cabbage, Broccoli, and Kohlrabi” on August 17. Learn about Hugelkulture on Thursday, June 15 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Hugelkulture is a centuries old traditional way of building a […]

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