Love INC Outreach Highlighted at Recent Kenton Rotary Meeting

Love INC Outreach Highlighted at Recent Kenton Rotary Meeting

Kenton Rotary met recently. Heather Erwin was the guest speaker, and she spoke about Love INC, or Love In the Name of Christ. Love INC serves as a clearinghouse network designed to help Hardin County church members minister to neighbors in need. Through a cooperative effort between churches, organizations, service agencies, and individuals, they provide effective support for Hardin County residents. They operate a toy store in December, and a clothing shop named JoAnn’s Closet as well. For more information, […]

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Hardin County Board of Elections to Transfer Data Wednesday

The Hardin County Board of Elections has announced it will transfer election data to a USB memory storage device this Wednesday, March 25 at their office. The process is scheduled to take place starting at 9:00 Wednesday morning. The Board of Elections office is located in the lower level of the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton.

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Investigation Underway After Arson in Wyandot County

A fire on March 18 at 19015 County Highway 53 in rural Forest has been determined to be arson, and a suspect has been identified. According to a release from the Wyandot County Sheriff's Office, the fire involving an abandoned house trailer occurred during the early morning hours. After it was extinguished, fire personnel suspected foul play, and the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit and Ohio Fire Marshal's Office initiated an investigation and determined the fire was the result of […]

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Obituaries

Obituary for Rina Sue Rowe

Rina Sue Rowe, 56, of Belle Center, passed away, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born October 27, 1969 in Lima, OH, to Norman and Peggy (Fetter) Evans.Rina is survived by her husband; Rick, daughters; Tawney (Cameron) Saylor, and Torey (Cole) Klingler, brothers; Randy (Jorden) Evans and Clint (Julie) Evans, sister; Mandy (Dean) Oakley, grandchildren; Kaydence and Kerrigan Saylor, Laynie Klingler, and baby Klingler, nephews; Seth (Molly) Evans and Jude Evans, nieces; Ciarra (Marvin) Griffin, and Jade Evans, great-nephews; Jackson […]

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Obituary for Robert “Bob” Howe

Robert "Bob" Howe, age 72, of Kenton Updated: 3/23/26 12:25 p.m. Robert "Bob" Howe passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on September 15, 1953, in Kenton to the late Charles and Mary (Sryock) Howe. On February 17, 1973, he married Deborah A. Smith, who survives him in Kenton. Also surviving are his children, Tina (Ryan Stauffer) Sams, Jason (Elizabeth) Howe, and Derek (Jacqueline) Howe; grandchildren, Haley Sams, Kinley Howe, […]

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Blood Drive Being Held Today at Kenton Moose Family Center

A blood drive is being held today at the Kenton Moose Family Center from noon until 6pm. In a time where the blood need is high, the community is invited to come donate blood today to help fill that need. To schedule an appointment or find more blood drives in your area, please visit redcrossblood.org. The Kenton Moose Family Center is located at 801 W. Lima Street in Kenton.

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Son Pleads Guilty in Brutal Killing of Father in Marysville

Office of the Union County (Ohio) Prosecuting Attorney MARYSVILLE — Union County Prosecutor David Phillips announced Friday that Micaiah Immanuel Swindler (28) has entered guilty pleas to Aggravated Murder and Felonious Assault in the Union County Court of Common Pleas. The charges stem from the April 21, 2025, homicide of the defendant’s 59-year-old father at his home in Marysville. Evidence in the case established that the defendant fatally attacked the victim with an 11-inch dagger, causing multiple sharp force injuries. […]

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One Killed, Several Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Marion County

Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of State Route 309 and State Route 37 in Grand Township, at approximately 3:48 P.M on Friday, March 20, 2026. The crash involved a black 2008 Pontiac G6 driven by 34-year-old Manuel Valdez, of Marion with front right passenger, 65-year-old Cresencio Valdez, also of Marion. The second vehicle was a white 2017 Buick Enclave, driven by Kali Cannode, […]

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Kalida Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Findlay Crash

A 19-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured following a crash Friday afternoon in Findlay. According to a release, the crash occurred on March 20, 2026, at approximately 1:10 p.m. at the intersection of Broad Avenue and West Bigelow Avenue. Authorities say Jager S. Burgei, 19, of Kalida, was operating a 2002 Aprilia motorcycle northbound on Broad Avenue as the roadway transitions into an incline curve toward West Bigelow Avenue. Investigators report the driver failed to maintain control of the motorcycle, striking […]

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