Kenton High School Students Compete at Sub-District Public Speaking Contest

Kenton High School Students Compete at Sub-District Public Speaking Contest

Kenton City Schools Two Kenton High School students participated in the Sub-District Public Speaking contest at Ben Logan High School this past Wednesday evening. Allison Woodard participated in the Creed Speaking portion and placed 6th in her division. This contest has students memorize the FFA and present it to a panel of judges. Meredith Donnelly participated in the Extemporaneous Speaking portion and placed 4th in her division. This contest has students pick a speech topic then research information about that […]

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University of Findlay to Welcome 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year to Campus

https://newsroom.findlay.edu/university-of-findlays-college-of-education-to-host-ohio-teacher-of-the-year The University of Findlay’s College of Education will welcome 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year Christopher Monsour to campus on Monday, February 16. Monsour will speak from 9 to 11am in the Alumni Memorial Union North Multipurpose Room. He currently teaches at Tiffin Columbian High School. This free public event is part of the College’s ongoing commitment to professional development and preparing future educators for success. To learn more about Christopher Monsour, please click here.

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Mary Rutan Health Shares Heart Health Tips for American Heart Month

Mary Rutan's Heart and Vascular and Level II Catheterization Lab Team shared some heart health tips this month in recognition of American Heart Month. Heart attacks can be sudden and intense, but they can also develop and start out as mild pain or discomfort. Some of the symptoms include chest discomfort, upper body discomfort, and fatigue. Not everyone has typical heart attack symptoms, so it's important to learn all the ways a heart attack might make you feel and you […]

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Quest Federal Credit Union Opens Seventh Branch in Carey

Quest Federal Credit Union Quest Federal Credit Union announced on Thursday that its 7th branch is now open in Carey. Quest officials thanked Vaughn Industries for bringing the building to life quickly and seamlessly. They will be holding a Grand Opening Ceremony and Open House on Thursday, March 5 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. The newest branch is located at 923 Sheriden Drive in Carey. To learn more about Quest Federal Credit Union, please visit questfcu.com.

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Help Support Small Businesses and Events in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District

Kenton Historic Courthouse District You can support the Kenton Historic Courthouse District by making a monetary donation. Every donation helps continue its mission which is centered around encouraging economic vitality in the nine-block area including and surrounding the Hardin County Courthouse. As a nonprofit organization, they support building improvements, small businesses, and community-favorite events such as Market on Main, Eats on the Street, Window Wonderland and more, and you may designate which project or program your donation will support. If […]

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Obituary for Doretta “Dori” Wells

Doretta "Dori" Wells 72of Alger The best damn card player on the south side of the Scioto River. Dori Wells went home to pick up where she left off aggravating the hell out of her husband Gary. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was the heart of her family. Her home was always open, filled with unconditional love and many of her grandchildren were always present. Her home was spotless and it was […]

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Obituary for James W. Reile

James W. ReileJuly 25, 1937 - February 10, 2026 James W. Reile, age 88, of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully at Blanchard Valley Hospital on February 10, 2026. He was born July 25, 1937, to the late Ulrich C. Reile and E. Marjorie (Wyss) Reile Shane. He was also blessed with his stepmother, Cartha (Critchet) Reile, and stepfather, Wilbur Shane. On July 27, 1957, Jim married the love of his life, Emma H. (Lucius) Reile. Together they shared nearly 69 […]

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Union County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Girl

Union County Sheriff's Office - Marysville, OH The Union County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing 14 year old girl.AVA WILLIAMS was last seen leaving her home on Alder Rd in Richwood, Ohio, Wednesday, February 11th at 10 pm. Ava was seen wearing a dark colored hoodie with sweats along with her white Jordan 4's with blue accents. Ava has a pierced nose with a silver hoop on the right side, pierced ears, a mole […]

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Benjamin Logan High School Instrumental Music Students Earn Strong Results at OMEA Solo & Ensemble

Benjamin Logan Local School District Bellefontaine, Ohio — Benjamin Logan High School’s instrumental music program participated in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo & Ensemble Adjudicated Events held this past the weekend, continuing a tradition of strong performances. Student musicians earned 14 Superior ratings (1s) and four Excellent ratings (2s). OMEA adjudicates solos and ensembles using a five-point rating scale, with 1 representing the highest possible distinction. “I’m proud of our students for the work they put into preparing […]

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