ODOT Announces U.S. 68/SR 15 Westbound Closure Near Findlay at Midnight Tonight for Emergency Repairs

ODOT Announces U.S. 68/SR 15 Westbound Closure Near Findlay at Midnight Tonight for Emergency Repairs

LIMA, Ohio (Friday, July 10, 2026) - U.S. 68/State Route 15 westbound, just west of the U.S. 68/State Route 15 interchange, south of the city of Findlay, will close at midnight tonight, July 10. Reopening is expected on Saturday evening, July 11. The Ohio Department of Transportation stated that due to bridge maintenance, traffic is currently shifted onto the shoulder in this location where the pavement is not holding up to the extra traffic. A repair was made on Wednesday, […]

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Only Believe Church in Kenton Hosting Vacation Bible School July 12-16

Only Believe - Kenton will host its annual Vacation Bible School, “Wonderland: Living a Life of Truth in a World of Confusion,” from July 12 through July 16. The event will take place each evening from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the church, located at 13513 State Route 292 in Kenton. A meal will be provided nightly for attendees. For more information, contact Only Believe - Kenton at 419-675-0027.

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Ohio Certifies Two Agencies, Recertifies 16 Others for Collaborative Board’s Standards

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced Tuesday the certification of two Ohio law enforcement agencies for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Sixteen additional agencies achieved their recertification. Agencies completing the certification process have adopted and implemented the initial two standards regarding use of force and hiring and recruitment while the recertification process takes place on a revolving, three to four-year cycle. Please see list below of recently certified agencies: Olmsted Falls […]

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USDA Expands Disaster Assistance, Increases Support for Farmers Under New Program Changes

(Washington, D.C.)–  U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins Wednesday announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant improvements to its disaster assistance and commodity loan programs as outlined in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to celebrate the one-year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump signing the Act into law on July 4, 2025. As part of the commitment to put Farmers First, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is strengthening disaster assistance support for livestock producers, […]

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Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Celebrates Big Boy Visit to Fostoria with Steam Train Rides

NORTHWEST OHIO RAILROAD PRESERVATION, INC In honor of the 4014 Big Boy Steam Locomotive's visit to Fostoria, the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation will be operating its 901-quarter scale steam locomotive on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The Big Boy will be in Fostoria at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center, located at 3101 North Township Road 47 that day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. This event is free and open to the public. For more information on the […]

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Bluffton University Highlights 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Bluffton University Bluffton University has released the latest edition of its alumni magazine, which features profiles of the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. They are Jeremy Best, from the Class of 1996, who made his mark in basketball, and Lori Schwieterman, from the Class of 1983, who's most notable success came in volleyball. You can read more about them, as well as view the entire online magazine, by clicking here.

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Ohio Investigative Unit Executes Warrants at Four Springfield Businesses

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit, along with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, executed four search warrants July 2 at four Clark County businesses for selling illegal and unregulated drug products. This operation follows a months-long joint investigation sparked by citizen complaints regarding illegal sales at the locations. The search warrants were executed at the following Springfield locations: Krazy Daze, 3674 E. National Rd. Krazy Daze, 1062 Upper Valley Pike Tobacco and Vape Shop, 154 S. Tuttle […]

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Forest-Jackson Public Library Hosting Annual Art Gallery

Forest-Jackson Public Library Forest-Jackson Public Library is holding its annual Art Gallery Thursday through Saturday next week. The hours will be 10am until 7pm on July 16, 10am until 4pm on the 17th, and 10am until 1pm on the 18th. Artists in the tri-county area of Hardin, Hancock and Wyandot are invited to share their art. To register, call the library at 419-273-2400 or visit them at 102 West Lima Street in Forest.

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Hardin Northern Volleyball Skills Camp Scheduled for July 15-17

Hardin Northern Local School District The Hardin Northern Volleyball Skills Camp is scheduled for July 15-17. The camp is for children in grades 3rd-6th. The cost of the camp is $25 per player. Students do not have to attend Hardin Northern to go to the camp. To register, scan the QR Code on the flyer.

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