Obituary for Beverly Lynn (Plummer) McKinley

Obituary for Beverly Lynn (Plummer) McKinley

Beverly Lynn (Plummer) McKinley 63of Mt. Victory Beverly Lynn (Plummer) McKinley passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. She was born on July 16, 1962, in Franklin, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Clair (Farmer) Plummer. She married Eric L. McKinley on April 11, 2000, and he survives in Mt. Victory. Also surviving are 1 son, Kenneth Haycook, 2 daughters; Heather Childress and Kelsey McKinley, stepson, Cameron McKinley, 4 grandchildren; Tristan Griesheimer, Brooke […]

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Ohio Marks 25 Years of Student Driver Signs and Safer Teen Driving

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), a division of The Ohio Department of Public Safety which oversees driver training, recently marked the 25th anniversary of the student driver sign. This simple yet powerful tool has helped make Ohio roads safer for teens and families. This milestone honors the vision and determination of Jonna Saul-Anderson, a mother from Hilliard, Ohio, whose advocacy led to a state law change in 2004 allowing student driver signs to be displayed in vehicle […]

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Ohio State Leads First U.S. Trial Testing New Treatment for Aortic Aneurysms

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the first in the United States to randomize a patient in a clinical trial looking at whether a plant compound derived from mangoes is effective in slowing the growth of small and medium size abdominal aortic aneurysms. An aortic aneurysm is a weakened or bulging area on the wall of the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the body. Aortic aneurysms most often occur in the abdomen but can also […]

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Benjamin Logan to Honor 2000 Baseball Team During Boys’ Basketball Game on Friday

Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan High School will recognize a standout chapter in Raider athletics history on Friday, January 16, 2026, during the Boys Basketball home game against Graham, with a special induction ceremony honoring the 2000 Benjamin Logan Baseball Team. The 2000 baseball team achieved an exceptional season, earning the title of District Champions, finishing as Regional Runner-Up, and compiling an impressive 25–7 overall record. The team also concluded the year ranked 5th in the state in […]

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Upper Scioto Valley Seeks Members for New Athletic Hall of Fame Committee

Upper Scioto Valley School District Upper Scioto Valley Local Schools is inviting community members to help establish an Athletic Hall of Fame. The district is looking for 5–6 volunteers to serve on the inaugural committee, which will assist in developing selection criteria, nomination procedures, and the overall structure of the Hall of Fame. Community members interested in serving should express their interest by January 31. For more information or to apply, contact Chad Howard, Athletic Director, Upper Scioto Valley at […]

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Soroptimist International of Kenton/Hardin County Launches Fundraising Drive for Second Annual Groundhog Games

Soroptimist International of Kenton/Hardin County has kicked off its fundraising campaign for the second annual Groundhog Games and is seeking community support. The event serves as the club’s primary source of operating income, funding programs that benefit women and girls throughout Hardin County. The Groundhog Games will be held February 7, 2026, at the Community Building of the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Attendees can enjoy games including a human slot machine, plinko, groundhog races, as well as silent auctions and basket […]

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Benjamin Logan Fourth Graders Explore Ohio Government on Columbus Field Trip

Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan Elementary School fourth graders recently traveled to Columbus as part of their social studies curriculum, visiting the Ohio Statehouse and the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center. At the Statehouse, students toured the House and Senate chambers, as well as the Governor’s Office, and visited the Rotunda—where Abraham Lincoln’s body lay in state during his funeral journey back to Springfield. Tour guides also shared interesting facts about the Ohio Statehouse, which—when completed in 1861—was […]

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Upper Scioto Valley Schools Seek Head Girls Volleyball Coach

Upper Scioto Valley Local Schools is currently accepting applications for the position of Head Girls Volleyball Coach. The application period will remain open through January 26. Candidates interested in the role are asked to submit a résumé and direct any questions to Chad Howard, Athletic Director at Upper Scioto Valley, at choward@usvschools.org. This opening provides an opportunity for qualified individuals to lead and develop the girls volleyball program at Upper Scioto Valley.

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RHS Quiz Bowl Teams Finish Strong in HHL League, Earn NAQT Invitations

Riverdale Local Schools The Riverdale High School Quiz Bowl teams wrapped up the inaugural Hancock-Hardin-Logan (HHL) League with an all-day, 16-team tournament on Saturday. Both Varsity and JV squads competed in the same bracket, with the Varsity team claiming 3rd place and the JV team finishing 7th. Their strong performances earned the Falcons invitations to the NAQT State, NAQT National, and NAQT Small School National tournaments. In regular league play, the Falcons also had a successful season within their own […]

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