Retiring University of Findlay President Katherine Fell Named President Emeritus

Retiring University of Findlay President Katherine Fell Named President Emeritus

https://newsroom.findlay.edu/ufs-katherine-fell-named-president-emeritus Retiring University of Findlay President Katherine Fell has been named President Emeritus. The honorary title of President Emeritus carries with it no specific duties or authority but shows respect for a distinguished career. At University of Findlay, only one other president has been named President Emeritus, and he is DeBow Freed who served from 2003 to 2010. President Fell was honored with the new title during the graduate Commencement ceremony earlier this month. To learn more, please click here.

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Hardin County Courthouse Annex Reopens Following Water Line Repairs; OhioMeansJobs Remains Closed

The Hardin County Courthouse Annex Building, with the exception of OhioMeansJobs, will reopen today. This follows repairs and remediation after a water line break that closed the building Monday through Wednesday. OhioMeansJobs will remain closed for the rest of the week.

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Obituary for Amy Wells

Amy Wells 54of Kenton “It’s been a long day without you my friends” If you are reading this it means that I am in Heaven now because I gave my life to Jesus Christ. What I wanna be remembered for aren’t all the bad things I did in life but the way I turned my life around because “I’ve came a long way from where I’ve began”. I would like to be fondly remembered as a hard worker and a pretty […]

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Benjamin Logan Assistant Principal Deepika Scheiderer Named OASSA Zone 3 Assistant Principal of the Year

Benjamin Logan Local School District BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — Benjamin Logan Local Schools has announced that Assistant Principal Deepika Scheiderer has been selected as the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) Assistant Principal of the Year Winner for Zone 3. Zone 3 represents 13 counties in Southwest and West Central Ohio, making this recognition a significant honor. Scheiderer now advances as a finalist in the state-level selection process. Later this year, the OASSA Board of Directors will select four overall […]

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Two Sentenced in Ohio Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Case

On May 12th, a Cuyahoga County Comon Pleas Court Judge sentenced Francesca Figueroa-Rivera and Claudine Stavole to two years and three years of incarceration respectively for various criminal offenses related to fraudulent claims involving the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (PUA). The two defendants previously plead guilty to various offenses including Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Tampering with Government Records, Bribery, and a Theft-related charge. In addition, the two defendants were ordered to pay a total of $789,282 in […]

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HSLC Hosting Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck Tomorrow Morning in Kenton

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck You can start your Thursday with fresh, hot donuts and coffee with the Thursday Food Truck Takeover at HSLC. The Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck will roll into HSLC tomorrow morning and will be there from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. HSLC is located at 116 East Franklin Street in Kenton.

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Dates Announced for 2026 Tree Town Festival in Forest

Tree Town Festival The dates are set for the 2026 Tree Town Festival in Forest. It will run July 10, 11 and 12 at Gormley Park in the village. The yearly tradition will include a parade, amusement rides, food trucks, entertainment and more. It will conclude on July 12 with the Sunday Church in the Park.

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Hardin County Young Professionals to Meet June 10 in Ada

Registrations are being accepted for the next Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on June 10. It will start at noon at El Campo Mexican Restaurant in Ada. Hardin County Young Professionals is a group of young professionals aged 21 to 45. Young Professionals presents a great opportunity for networking, collaboration, and professional development. For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131.

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Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations for 2026 Class

COLUMBUS – The June 1 deadline for submitting nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame 2026 Class is fast approaching. Act now to ensure the deserving service members in your life are considered. The Hall of Fame recognizes those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue to contribute to our communities, state, and nation through exceptional acts of volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service, or philanthropy. Each year, up to 20 veterans from across the state are […]

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