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Obituary for Pat Johnson

Pat Johnson, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton following a brief battle with heart disease. He was born on November 7, 1959, in Kenton to the late David N. and Claudette (Lockhart) Johnson. In April 1980, he met Florence "Peanut" Walker, and they were married in July 1982. She survives in Dunkirk. Also surviving are his son, Patrick James "P.J." Johnson; a brother, David "Mike" (Sharon) Johnson; two sisters, Mary […]

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City of Findlay Wins $150,000 for Urban Prairie Pilot Project

City of Findlay- Mayor's Office The City of Findlay was one of nine cities in the United States to win a 2026 Healthy and Sustainable Communities Award from American Beverage, the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America and the United States Conference of Mayors. They won first place in the Small City category. Findlay will receive $150,000 for its Urban Prairie Pilot Project. The project is a model for sustainability and will convert flood-damaged, city-owned turfgrass in the Blanchard […]

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11 UNOH Sport Marketing & Management Students Head to San Francisco to Volunteer at Super Bowl LX

Eleven University of Northwestern Ohio Sport Marketing and Management students, accompanied by two professors, are set to showcase their skills on a national stage at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco, California. The internship, hosted by the NFL and the Bay Area Host Committee, will have students actively participating in events leading up to the big game on February 8, 2026. The students’ primary assignment involves volunteering at the Super Bowl Experience, a dynamic, interactive pro football theme park at […]

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Hardin County Murder Trial Underway Following Jury Selection

A jury was seated today, Monday, February 2, in the Hardin County murder case against Andrew McCafferty. The twelve-member jury includes seven women and five men. The trial is scheduled to begin following jury selection and is expected to last five days. McCafferty, a Mount Victory man, is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, and two counts of tampering with evidence. He is accused of stabbing James Collins to death in Mount Victory on October 1, […]

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Obituary for Dennis Mitchell Rudasill

Dennis Mitchell Rudasill of Ada, lovingly known as "Poppy," passed away on January 31, 2026, at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 75. Dennis was born on May 27, 1950, in Kenton, Ohio, to Earl and Dorothy Rudasill. He graduated from Kenton High School in 1969 and went on to dedicate 30 years of hard work to Rockwell. After retiring, Dennis continued doing all kinds of side jobs, always keeping himself busy and helping wherever he could. […]

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Superior Foundation Announces Eighth Year of Scholarship Program

LIMA, OH—The Superior Foundation is pleased to announce that it has approved $30,000 in funding to award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring. Any Superior Credit Union member who meets the scholarship eligibility requirements is welcome to apply. “In the last seven years, we have awarded more than $200,000 in educational scholarships for college students,” said Kelsey Joseph, Board Vice-Chair. “As an organization, we believe education is the key to a bright future. This scholarship program has allowed us […]

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Victims Identified in Fatal Marion Residential Fire

The Pleasant Township Fire Department, in coordination with the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, is continuing its investigation into a residential structure fire that claimed two lives early Friday morning. The victims have been identified as 72-year-old Joyce Eblin and 4-year-old Evelyn Harter. The family has requested privacy at this time, as they grieve this immense loss. The cause and origin of the blaze remain under active investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau (FEIB). […]

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Obituary for Ronald Clair Allen Sr.

Ronald Clair Allen Sr., age 89, of Arlington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Serenity Spring Senior Living, with his devoted wife by his side.Ron was born on December 25, 1936, in Hardin County, Ohio, the son of Orval and Martha (Wood) Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Nancy, and his brother Jimmy.Ron was a man who found purpose in creating and building. He began his career as a draftsman at International […]

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Lima Man Among Those Granted Execution Reprieve by DeWine

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution this past Friday: Gerald Hand, who was scheduled to be executed on June 17, 2026. The new date of execution has been moved to April 18, 2029. Danny Lee Hill, who was scheduled to be executed on July 22, 2026. The new date of execution has been moved to July 18, 2029. Cleveland R. Jackson, who was convicted for the 2002 murders of 17-year-old […]

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Obituary for Pat Johnson

City of Findlay Wins $150,000 for Urban Prairie Pilot Project

11 UNOH Sport Marketing & Management Students Head to San Francisco to Volunteer at Super Bowl LX

Hardin County Murder Trial Underway Following Jury Selection

Obituary for Dennis Mitchell Rudasill

Superior Foundation Announces Eighth Year of Scholarship Program

Victims Identified in Fatal Marion Residential Fire

Obituary for Ronald Clair Allen Sr.

Lima Man Among Those Granted Execution Reprieve by DeWine

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