HSLC Partners with Kenton Middle/High School on Digital Wall of Fame

HSLC Partners with Kenton Middle/High School on Digital Wall of Fame

Photo: Kenton City SchoolsHSLC’s CEO Chris “CJ” Jones, VP of Security and Planning Theron Stout and Kenton High School Director of Athletics Brett Purcell stand with the Kenton Middle/High School Wall of Fame displaying a digital version of Stout’s 1990 senior class yearbook. The Home Savings and Loan Company has partnered with Kenton Middle/High School to bring a new digital Wall of Fame to the school. After meeting with KHS Director of Athletics Brett Purcell, who pitched the idea, HSLC […]

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Quest Federal Credit Union to Celebrate Grand Opening of Carey Branch March 5

Carey, Ohio – Quest Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest full-service branch located at 923 E. Sheriden Drive in Carey, Ohio. The event will take place on Thursday, March 5th, with an Open House from 4:30pm-6:30pm. A formal Ribbon Cutting ceremony is scheduled for 5:30pm, followed by closing remarks. The Carey location marks Quest’s seventh branch office and represents a continued commitment to expanding access to high-quality financial services throughout the region. […]

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Free Heart and Kidney Screenings Set for March 10 in Lima

Wings - Support and Recovery Free heart and kidney health screenings will be offered next month in Lima. Care Access is partnering with Wings Support and Recovery to provide the free screening event on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at Wings-Support and Recovery, located at 529 South Elizabeth Street in Lima. Organizers say the blood test can provide insights into a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease, heart attack, heart disease, […]

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Waynesfield-Goshen Spanish Teacher to Lead Upcoming Student Tours

Waynesfield-Goshen Local Schools Waynesfield-Goshen Spanish Teacher Kyley Jordan announced that she is leading several Education First Student Tours over the next two summers. She is looking for additional travelers to fill the tour bus. First up is a trip to Costa Rica in June this year, followed by an exploration of New York City a month later. Then, in Late May 2027, travelers will embark on a grand European tour of Switzerland, Italy, France, and Spain. The price is all-inclusive, […]

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Riverdale PTO to Host Family Movie Night

Riverdale PTO Riverdale PTO is holding a Family Movie Night on Friday, February 27. The movie will start at 7pm in the Riverdale cafeteria, and the doors will open at 6:30. This is a free family event, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Riverdale families can sign up for the movie night by clicking here.

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Bluffton University Extends Support to Lourdes University Students

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Bluffton University is committed to supporting students impacted by the recently announced closure of Lourdes University at the end of the 2025–26 academic year. Recognizing the challenges students face during this transition, Bluffton is enhancing its transfer pathways and resources to help Lourdes’ students continue their academic journeys with minimal disruption. Bluffton University offers a comprehensive set of credit transfer services, academic advising, and financial planning support designed to provide a seamless transition for students seeking to complete their degrees. Academic programs at […]

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Bicyclist Suffers Minor Injuries in Findlay Collision

A bicyclist was injured Saturday morning following a crash at the intersection of Cherry Lane and Tiffin Avenue in Hancock County. According to the Findlay Police Department, the accident occurred at approximately 10:32 a.m. on February 14. Brad Ehrnschwender, 68, of Findlay, was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer southbound on Cherry Lane and was turning right to head westbound onto Tiffin Avenue. Police say Candace Gossard, 60, of Findlay, was riding a bicycle eastbound on the north sidewalk of Tiffin […]

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Obituary for Norma J. Bailey

Norma J. BaileyJune 20, 1946 - February 14, 2026 Norma J. Bailey, age 79, of McGuffey, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on June 20, 1946 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Orville “Squirrelly” and Ethel (Prater) Hicks, Sr. On October 25, 1964 Norma married John H. Bailey and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2021. Norma is survived by two sons: John D. Bailey of Kenton and Jason […]

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Governor DeWine Announces New Child Wellness Campuses to Keep Children Closer to Home

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara Wente recently announced funding support for six child wellness campuses across Ohio. The campuses will provide short-term, therapeutic care for children and youth with complex needs, helping keep them closer to their families, schools, and communities. “These campuses will address a critical gap in care,” said Governor DeWine. “Too often, children with complex needs are placed far from home simply because the right services aren’t […]

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