Hardin County Deputy and K9 Graduate from First-Ever Ohio Crisis Training Course

Hardin County Deputy and K9 Graduate from First-Ever Ohio Crisis Training Course

Hardin County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brayden Flowers and Crisis K9 Saber from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office have officially graduated from the first-ever Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy K9 Crisis course. This intensive 40-hour program, held through the OPOTA, is the first of its kind in the state. The training focused on preparing both Deputy Flowers and Saber for crisis deployments, ensuring they are ready to provide support, comfort, and de-escalation. Sheriff officials congratulated the duo on their hard work […]

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ODOT Hiring Full-Time Summer Laborers Across Northwest Ohio

Ohio Department of Transportation - Northwest Ohio District 1 The Ohio Department of Transportation is hiring full-time Summer Laborers across the District. ODOT says this is a perfect summer job for college students. It offers outside work and great pay. Positions are open in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot counties. For more information and to apply, please click here.

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Alger Public Library Seeking Fiscal Officer

The Alger Public Library has an opening for a regular part-time Fiscal Officer, reporting to the Board of Trustees. Primary duties include running weekly payroll, issuing purchase orders, paying invoices, overseeing investments, and complying with legal requirements. They are looking for someone with an Associate’s Degree, or equivalent years of related experience and education. Experience with Uniform Accounting Network is preferred. Email resume to: algerlibrarydirector@gmail.com. More information on the position can be found on the Alger Public Library Facebook page.

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Kenton Officials Clarify South-Side Parking Restriction After Flyer Error

Flyers sent to residents impacted by a new parking restriction on Smith Avenue in Kenton contained wrong information. Kenton Safety Service Cindy Murray announced at the February 23 Council Meeting, that no parking would be allowed on the south side of the 200 and 300 blocks of Smith Avenue. The flyers sent to the affected residents, however, stated that parking would be prohibited on the north side beginning March 20. City officials say that the information in the flyer should […]

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Hardin Northern to Present Disney’s High School Musical Jr. This Weekend

Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern's presentation of Disney’s High School Musical Jr. takes place this weekend. The hardworking students invites the public to enjoy their high-energy performance. Showtimes are March 20 and 21 at 7:00 PM and a matinee performance March 22 at 2pm. Tickets for students in 12th grade and under are $5, adults $10 and a 3-Show Pass is $25. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in the high school office.

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Play For Purpose Launches “The Playground Pack” to Support Hardin County Schools

Play For Purpose has launched a new community initiative called The Playground Pack, and your help is needed. Their goal is to raise $1,800 to purchase sports balls and playground equipment that will be distributed to elementary schools that serve students in Hardin County. These items help give kids more opportunities to stay active, play together, and enjoy their time at recess. If you'd like to support this effort, you can donate quickly and securely by clicking here.

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OhioHealth Begins Construction on New Cancer Center in Columbus

Photo: Design Group and HKS COLUMBUS, Ohio – Construction for the new cancer center at OhioHealth’s administrative campus (located at 3430 OhioHealth Pkwy.) began this month with the installation of construction fencing to enclose the surface parking lot south of the campus. The project’s completion date is estimated for late 2028. The center will be built on the south side of the campus and will be five stories and approximately 199,000 square feet. It will connect to the first through fourth floors […]

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Obituary for LeRoy C. Osborn

LeRoy C. Osborn, 84, of Kenton died March 13, 2026 At St. Rita's Hospital. He was born in Kenton, OH, on July 11, 1941, to LeRoy M. and Bertha May (Hardin) Osborn. He is survived by his children, siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents. LeRoy was an inspector at Rockwell for thirty-two years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He belonged to Amvets 1994, Eagles, VFW, and Ohio Military […]

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Forest Woman Pleads Guilty to 7 Counts in Obscenity Case, Avoids Trial

A Forest woman changed her plea, avoiding a trial on a 34-count indictment. 23-year-old Savanah L. McKinley was facing 17 counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and 17 counts of pandering obscenity. A $5,000 own-recognizance bond was reinstated after she pleaded guilty to 7 counts of pandering obscenity, all fifth-degree felonies, on Tuesday in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. McKinley’s trial, which was scheduled for April 7, was cancelled. She could be sentenced to up to 7 years in […]

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