2026 Union County Fair to Kick Off Sunday in Marysville

2026 Union County Fair to Kick Off Sunday in Marysville

Union County FairPlease note that the $15 admission excludes the Sunday concert and monster truck rides prior to the show. The 2026 Union County Fair in Marysville will get started this Sunday, July 26 and run through August 1. Numerous events scheduled throughout the fair's run. Events include a Rick Springfield and Stranger concert on opening night, morning and evening harness racing, motocross, a Julie Neville concert and more. You can find a complete schedule of events on the fair's […]

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Red Cross Blood Drive Scheduled in Ada on July 27

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Ada next Monday, July 27. It will be from 11am until 5pm in the Conference Room of Ada Visiting Nurses and Hospice, located at 1200 South Main Street in Ada. Donations are greatly needed to help alleviate the current blood shortage. You can make an appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org.

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ODOT Announces Two Closures on State Route 235 in Hardin County

State Route 235, between County Road 20 and Township Road 30, will close for a culvert replacement. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, it is expected to be closed for approximately five days. The detour is 81 to 68, to 30, and then back to 235. Also, State Route 235 between the unincorporated community of Roundhead and the village of Alger closed late last week for approximately 30 days for full-width paving. The detour is 117 to 67, to […]

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Leighton Street Bridge in Kenton Reopens; Replacement Project Moved Up to 2029

The Leighton Street Bridge in Kenton reopened this past Friday afternoon. City officials made the announcement that repairs were made, and the bridge passed inspection. They also announced that the city has already secured funding for a full bridge replacement. Originally slated for 2030, that project has been moved up to 2029.

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Obituary for Wilson Wages Jr.

Wilson Wages Jr. 72of Arlington A celebration of life for Wilson Wages will be held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements.Wilson passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Serenity Springs in Arlington. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Upper Sandusky to the late Wilson and Hazel (Montgomery) Wages Sr. He married Manuela "Nellie" Lopez in 1982, but they later divorced.He is survived by his daughter, Danielle (Dustin […]

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Hardin County Grand Jury Indicts Dunkirk Man on 48 Sex Crime Charges

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster A 29-year-old Dunkirk man has been indicted on multiple counts involving sexual offenses. According to documents filed in Hardin County Common Pleas Court, the Grand Jury returned a 48 count indictment against Carlos Rivera-Alejandro. He is charged with 20 counts of rape, 20 counts of sexual battery, 7 counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of importuning. The incidents allegedly occurred starting in late October 2025 and continued until earlier this month. […]

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Marion Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Shooting Targeting Police Officers and Residents

A man was found guilty on multiple felony charges following a trial in Marion County Common Pleas Court. According to a release from Ray Grogan with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, Isaiah Redmon was found guilty of multiple serious felonies after he forced his way into a home and later opened fire on a group of people that included two Marion police officers. On September 22, 2025, Redmon forced entry into a residence on North Grand Avenue in Marion and […]

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Water Main Break Closes West Front Street in Findlay

A water main break has occurred in the City of Findlay. As a result, West Front Street, from South Cory to South Main Street, is closed until further notice. The Findlay Police Department is advising motorists to seek alternate routes and avoid the area. Do not attempt to bypass barricades or enter the closed road.

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Water Main Break Reported on North Detroit Street in Kenton

City of Kenton Government A water main break has occurred in the 700 block of North Detroit Street in Kenton. According to information on the City of Kenton Government Facebook page, crews are currently on scene and making repairs, while the system is under pressure. This may cause low water pressure for nearby residents. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and use extra caution when passing through the work zone.

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