The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office announced this afternoon that due to recent technical upgrades at the Multi County Correctional Center, the Hardin County inmate roster, which appears on the Sheriff’s App, is not updating information to the app like it normally does. Officials said that efforts are currently underway to correct the issue as quickly as possible.
Pictured left to right: Tony Given, Holly Barr, Governor Mike DeWine, Deepika Scheiderer, and Todd Shadley.Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District An education team from Benjamin Logan participated in the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce ReadOhio Literacy Academy earlier today. The ReadOhio Literacy Academy is where educators from across Ohio collaborate, learn, and explore strategies to strengthen literacy instruction and student achievement. The team was welcomed to the event by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. This years ReadOhio Literacy […]
On Wednesday, June 3 at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Department executed a narcotic search warrant at 612 N Main St., Findlay OH, 45840. The search of the residence yielded 1.6 grams of suspected cocaine, $1,135 dollars in cash, and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking. A second residence at 301 E Lima St was tied to this investigation and was also searched. That search yielded $9,100 in cash, […]
Photo: Marion, Ohio Police Department The Marion Police Department is reminding residents why swimming in the quarry is not a good idea. In a social media post from earlier today, the department listed two reasons not to swim in the quarry: first, because it is illegal, and second, because “there are prehistoric beast living in there.” The post accompanied a photo of a large snapping turtle that Marion Officer Geurkink rescued after finding it sitting in the middle of Joseph […]
Kenton Lions Club The Kenton Lions Club met Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 at the Kenton Elks Lodge 157 at 6:54 PM. 18 members and guest speaker Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator Jennifer Ramge were present for tonight’s meeting. Lion President Brad Bailey led in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Lion Daryl Flowers lead in the club in prayer. Jennifer Ramge talked to the group about the revitalizations of the downtown area. She began with a wonderful thank you to the group with what the Kenton Lions have done with the parades, Pioneer Park, […]
Benjamin Logan Local School District The Benjamin Logan Envirothon team earned First Place in the Ohio Envirothon Oral Presentation competition for their innovative project proposal focused on transforming a 74-acre golf course along the Ohio River into an engaging community destination centered on recreation, conservation, and environmental education. During the competition, students presented their vision for improving a small river community by creating opportunities for outdoor recreation and entertainment while promoting conservation efforts and stewardship of natural resources. Their proposal […]
The Hardin Northern Public Library will host a free public showing of the Broadway musical Hamilton on Sunday, June 28, beginning at 2 p.m. The award-winning musical tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton through a blend of hip-hop, R&B and traditional musical theater styles. Hamilton has earned numerous accolades, including 11 Tony Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. The presentation is being offered as part of the nation's […]
The Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H Club met on June 3, 2026. The meeting began with a Health & Safety report presented by Brooke Brammell. Following the report, members split into committees to finalize plans that had been discussed during the previous meeting. The Fair Booth Committee voted to move forward with a Wizard of Oz theme for this year's fair booth. Plans include featuring the club officers as the main characters from the story, while members' 4-H projects will be […]
Village of Forest Market Square The Village of Forest Market Square will host a Kids Entrepreneur Market, Blessing of the Bikes and Gospel Sing this Saturday, June 6. The event will begin with a bike run hosted by the Barbarians and a Blessing of the Bikes led by Pastor Ken Gray. Young entrepreneurs will sell handmade items, crafts, treats and more during the Kids Entrepreneur Market, while gospel music will be provided by The VanGundys from 2 to 3:45 p.m. […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
