Logan County Public Safety Agencies to Host Easter Egg Hunt on March 8

Logan County Public Safety Agencies to Host Easter Egg Hunt on March 8

Logan County Sheriff's Office Staff members from various Logan County Public Safety Agencies are hosting a Logan County-Wide Public Safety Easter Egg Hunt on March 8. It will start at 1 on that Sunday afternoon at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Bellefontaine. The event is being held by the Logan County Sheriff's Office, Bellefontaine Police Department, West Liberty Police Department, Washington Township Police Department and Lakeview Fire Department - Fireman's Club. There will be two age groups, which are ages […]

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Hardin County Community Spotlight Features Ada Businesses

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance posted its latest Hardin County Community Spotlight. On the Alliance's Facebook page and website, they are featuring local businesses that make each of the county's communities unique. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s a variety of places to Eat, Sip, Shop and Visit. Featured in Wednesday's spotlight were locations in the Village of Ada. They are Buckeye East Coffee, Ada Flea Market and Ada Public […]

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France Lake Office in Kenton to Open March 17

Office hours at France Lake in Kenton begin March 17. The office will be open Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will be closed Easter Sunday, Mothers and Father’s Day. Fishing and Boat Permits need to be renewed and the campground opens April 1. Veteran's Fishing Permits are free but must be processed in the office with proof of […]

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Wyandot Ride Service Offers Weekday Transportation in Wyandot County

City of Upper Sandusky, Ohio Wyandot Ride Service, operated by HHWP Community Action Commission, provides scheduled weekday transportation throughout Wyandot County. That helps residents access work, medical appointments, shopping, and other essential destinations. Service is available Monday through Friday, with pick-ups beginning at 7:15 AM and final drop-offs at 5:00 PM. Fares are $2 for trips within Upper Sandusky or Carey and $3 for trips within Wyandot County. Vehicles are handicap-accessible, and curb-to-curb service is provided. Door-to-door assistance is available […]

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United Way of Hardin County Seeking Volunteers for Community Investment Committee

United Way of Hardin County -Ohio The United Way of Hardin County needs volunteers who are interested in learning more about their partner agencies. You are invited to join United Way board members on the Community Investment Committee. Contact the United Way of Hardin County at 419-675-1860, and they will add you to the CIC, where you can be a part of the process. The office is located at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton.

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State Fire Marshal Announces $8 Million to Support Ohio’s Small County Volunteer Fire Departments

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nearly 200 fire departments across the state will soon receive funding to better equip themselves to protect Ohio communities. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of a first-of-its-kind Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant that was established during the 136th General Assembly via House Bill 96. A total of 190 departments across 49 Ohio counties have been awarded a total of $7,997,960 in funding through the grant program. A complete list of those […]

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Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Section of Forest

A Boil Water Advisory for a section of Forest has been lifted as of this morning. The boil advisory was in effect for the area of Mad River to Mary Street including Dixon Street and South of Dixon in the village. It was issued Tuesday after the repair of a water main break in the area, but again, it is no longer in effect.

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Obituary for Kenneth Steven “Tiny” Holbrook

Kenneth Steven "Tiny" Holbrook, 50, of Kenton, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on September 26, 1975, in Ft. Myers, Florida, to Ken (Teresa) Holbrook of Kenton and Debby Cook of Ft. Myers, both of whom survive. Also surviving are his daughter, Izabelle Teipen of New Albany, Indiana; a sister, Angela Holbrook of Kenton; and brothers, Philip (Jessie) Vincent and Kerry Holbrook, both of Kenton. He is also survived by […]

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Ohio House Passes Bill Recognizing JROTC as Career-Technical Education

(COLUMBUS, OH) State Representatives Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) yesterday announced the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 500, legislation that aims to strengthen the state’s educational system, boost Ohio’s JROTC programs, and expand career technical education pathways. The bill allows school districts in Ohio that offer a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program or a National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC) program to formally recognize them as part of the district’s career-technical education curriculum. By […]

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