Obituary for Pat Johnson

Obituary for Pat Johnson

Douglas Patrick Johnson 66of Dunkirk Pat Johnson, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton following a brief battle with heart disease. He was born on November 7, 1959, in Kenton to the late David N. and Claudette (Lockhart) Johnson. In April 1980, he met Florence "Peanut" Walker, and they were married in July 1982. She survives in Dunkirk. Also surviving are his son, Patrick James "P.J." Johnson; a brother, David "Mike" […]

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English Festival Forum Features Author Melissa Herrera at Bluffton University

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Writer and author Melissa Herrera will present the English Festival Forum, “Uncensored: Writing Beyond the Conservative Bubble I Lived In,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in Yoder Recital Hall. Herrera will discuss writing about immigration, racism and daily life for a newspaper in a conservative community, while also reflecting on her book chronicling her husband’s experience as an undocumented immigrant. The Bluffton University English Festival offers high school students a day of immersion in the pleasures of writing, reading and hearing fine […]

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Ohio Employers Save $10 Million With New Rate Cut

COLUMBUS— Ohio’s private employers will be paying approximately $10 million less in workers' compensation premiums thanks to another rate reduction under the direction of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Today, BWC's Board of Directors approved a 1% rate cut for private employers, which will take effect July 1, 2026. This follows a 1% rate cut for public employers that took effect Jan. 1, 2026, resulting in a $2 million reduction in premiums. “I applaud Ohio's businesses for continuing to put safety […]

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UNOH hosting the 2026 Ohio FFA Association State Finals in Agricultural Power Diagnostics Contest

The University of Northwestern Ohio is hosting the Ohio Future Farmers of America Association’s State Finals in Agricultural Power Diagnostics Contest on Friday, March 6, 2026. The top 15 high school teams from Ohio will compete for more than $75,000 in scholarships in the 400 Building on UNOH’s campus. Teams qualify by placing 1st in the district contest, or 2nd at the district contest and having one of the top 5 team scores on the online exam for Farm Power […]

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Two Killed in Early-Morning US 6 Crash in Vermilion Township in Erie County

Vermilion Township – On February 27, 2026 at 2:07 a.m., the Ohio State Highway Patrol Sandusky Post was dispatched to a single vehicle crash on US 6 near mile marker 25 in the Township of Vermilion, Erie County. Rickey Morgan, age 49, of Vermilion, Ohio was driving a 2008 Honda Accord westbound on US 6. Mr. Morgan failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and drove off the right side of the roadway. Mr. Morgan overcorrected, came back onto the roadway, […]

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Obituary for Jacqueline Eileen Evans

Jacqueline Eileen (Westlake) Evans 64of Ridgeway Jacqueline Eileen Evans left her earthly body and returned home to Jesus on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born May 6th, 1961, to the late George and Phyllis (Hamilton) Westlake. She is preceded in death by her loving son, Dean Evans, her brother, Gregory Westlake and her nephew, Samuel Westlake. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 40 years, Dennis Evans. She […]

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Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling Announces March Dates

Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling will be held on Tuesday, March 10th ,2026 in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home. The 2nd recycling date is scheduled for Thursday, March 26th ,2026. The recycling truck will be there between the hours of 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. If there is a Level I Weather Emergency in either Hardin or Union County, no recycling will be held on these dates. Recyclables need to be rinsed clean to control odor. The following […]

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BoatUS Foundation Accepting Applications for New Life Jacket Loaner Pilot Program

Local organizations, businesses encouraged to apply to expand access to essential boating safety equipment in their communities. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced that it is now accepting applications for new pilot program for their Life Jacket Loaner Program. The pilot will introduce digital check out technology to make borrowing life jackets for a day or weekend easier and more accessible for boaters. Organizations such as parks, marinas, campgrounds, fire departments, fuel docks, and waterfront businesses are encouraged to apply before March 27, 2026. The program removes cost and access barriers, helping more families, especially children, stay safe on the water. Organizations can apply […]

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Benjamin Logan Elementary Celebrates Young Scientists at 2026 Annual Science Fair

Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan Elementary recently hosted its Annual Science Fair, and the results were impressive. Students in grades 1–4 brought their curiosity and creativity to life through 67 total projects—each one showing hard work, thoughtful questions, and a willingness to learn by doing. Benjamin Logan Local School District From everyday experiments to bigger engineering ideas, students explored topics that connected science to the world around them. Some projects asked fun, real-life questions like: How much salt […]

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