Springfield Post investigating a non-injury single-engine airplane crash in Clark County

Springfield Post investigating a non-injury single-engine airplane crash in Clark County

SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday, July 20, just after 7:30 p.m., troopers from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a non-injury single-engine airplane crash. The crash occurred at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH) on W. Blee Road in Green Township, Clark County.The preliminary investigation revealed a 1979 Piper Saratoga SP single-engine airplane, piloted by Michael Styles, 78, Dayton, was flying from Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (KMGY) to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. While landing, the Piper’s front landing gear potentially […]

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Registration Open for Revitalize Kenton Trivia Night on August 7

Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Registrations can be made now for Revitalize Kenton's next Trivia Night on August 7. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 at the Elks Lodge in Kenton, and you do not need to be a member to attend. The cost is $20 per person, which includes snacks, 7 rounds of trivia and 2 drinks. For more information and to register, please click here.

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Ada Public Library Adult Book Group to Meet August 4

Ada Public Library Ada Public Library's Adult Book Group meets next on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 PM. This month, they are reading "Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home" by Stephen Starring Grant. Copies be picked up now at the front desk in both regular and large print. The library is located at 320 North Main Street in Ada.

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Ridgeway Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Logan County Crash

A Ridgeway man was seriously injured in a Logan County crash over the weekend. Austin Housler, 33 of Ridgeway, was involved in a crash that occurred Saturday evening, July 18, at around 6:20pm. According to a report from the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Housler was operating a motorcycle northeast on SR 274 and failed to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle went off the left side of the road, overturned and struck a utility pole. Housler was […]

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Allen County Sheriff’s Office Launches New Mobile App

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has announced the launch of its new mobile app, providing residents with a convenient way to stay informed, receive important alerts, and connect directly with the Sheriff’s Office. Available free for both Apple and Android devices, the app offers users quick access to Sheriff’s Office news, public safety information, social media updates, contact information, and community resources. Residents can also receive push notifications for emergency alerts, severe weather notifications, road closures, and other time-sensitive information […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Reminds Drivers to Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that flashing emergency lights mean it’s time to move over or, when that’s not possible, reduce your speed. Troopers issued 7,020 citations in work zones last year. Over a third was for drivers exceeding the limit by 20 miles per hour or more. The law imposes fines of up to $300 for first-time offenders and up to $1,000 for repeat offenders, and strict criminal charges for violations causing injury or death.

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UPDATED: Obituary for Donald Edward Kraft

Updated 07/22/2026 1:12 pm Donald Edward Kraft was born in Kenton, Ohio on February 6, 1944, to the late John Adam and Phoebe (Wagner) Kraft. He died on July 18, 2026. On December 28th, 1966, he married Jane Cole in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and they were happily married for nearly 60 years. He was preceded in death by his stepmother Irene Kraft; special aunt Ruth (Kraft) Chamberlain; and siblings Marjorie Allen, Jane Ralston, Norma Breslin and Stella Hill.Donald's survivors […]

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Pilot Seriously Injured in Montgomery County Ultralight Aircraft Crash

Trotwood – Troopers from the Dayton Post of the Ohio State highway Patrol responded to an aircraft crash that occurred at approximately 3:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2026.The crash took place at an airstrip located on North Lutheran Church Road and Old Dayton Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Kolb Firestar ultralight aircraft was attempting to land. The aircraft lost control, traveled off the west side of the runway, and overturned. The pilot was ejected from the aircraft. The […]

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Marion Man Arraigned in Fatal Fourth of July OVI Crash That Killed Teen

Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan announced on Monday that Timothy Best, 66, of Marion, faces felony charges for driving drunk and killing a 16-year-old boy on July 4, 2026. According to a release, on that date, Best drove a Ford pick-up truck northbound on County Road 183. He collided with a parked car. A boy who was watching fireworks with his family was standing behind the parked vehicle. Best’s truck crushed the teen between his truck and the car. The […]

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