Elida Woman Injured in One-Vehicle Crash on I-75 in Allen County

Elida Woman Injured in One-Vehicle Crash on I-75 in Allen County

An Elida woman was injured in a one vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 75 in Allen County Monday night. According to a release from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 37-year-old Jennifer Null lost control of her car while driving north on 75. The vehicle travelled off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail. Null was not wearing her seat belt and was found unconscious at the scene of the crash. She was […]

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Kenton City Schools Board Holds Reorganizational and January Meetings

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education held its reorganizational and regular January meeting Monday evening. At the reorganizational meeting, the Oath of Office was administered to new member Mike Styer and returning member Tasha Heydinger. Brandon Ledley elected President and Heydinger Vice-President of the Board. Regular meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month at 6pm, with the exception of the February meeting, which was moved to the 9th due to the President's Day holiday. The […]

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City of Lima Launches Industry and Innovation Trail as Part of Local History Hunt

The City of Lima, in collaboration with the Allen County Museum, the America 250-Ohio Commission, and a coalition of community partners, is launching the third trail in the Lima Local History Hunt: the Industry and Innovation Trail. This trail highlights the businesses that helped build Lima and celebrates the industries shaping its future. The trail will officially open on January 17, 2026, during the Allen County Museum’s Hot Cocoa History Day from 1 to 5 PM. The free, family-friendly event […]

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Upper Scioto Valley Announces Kindergarten Registration Dates for 2026–27 School Year

Upper Scioto Valley School District Upper Scioto Valley announced the dates for kindergarten registrations for the 2026-27 school year. Registration will take place May 7 from 4 until 7pm and May 8 from 9am until 2pm at 510 South Courtright Street in McGuffey. If you would like to pre-register, please click here. Students must be 5 years old by the first day of school. On your assigned appointment in May, you will need to bring a birth certificate, shot records, […]

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Ohio Severe Weather Poster Contest Deadline Extended to March 20

Columbus, OH – The deadline to enter Ohio Severe Weather Poster Contest has been extended to March 20, giving participants additional time to complete and submit their entries. The extension is intended to allow more students the opportunity to participate and share their creativity related to severe weather safety and preparedness. All entries must be received by the new deadline to be eligible. Contest rules, eligibility requirements, and submission details are available at the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness […]

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Marysville Area Realty Association, Public Safety Foundation Support Project Lifesaver in Union County

Union County Sheriff's Office - Marysville, OH Marysville Area Realty Association and the Union County Public Safety Foundation donated to the Union County Sheriff's Office Project Lifesaver Fund. Thanks to the support, they have been able to purchase five new Project Lifesaver tracking device kits. The kits have been placed with First Responders throughout Union County to better serve the community. In 2025, First Responders at police and fire agencies throughout the county were trained to use the PLS tracking […]

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Kenton Lions Club Recognizes 20-Year Member, Reviews Community Impact and Upcoming Events

Kenton Lions Club The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 7th, at the Kenton Elks. The meeting was called to order at 6:29 pm by President Lion Brad Bailey with 23 members. Lion President Brad Bailey led the pledge and Lion Alec Keller led the prayer. The meeting was adjourned for a meal and called back to order at 6:58 pm. Lion President Brad Bailey recognized Lion Jon Hartshorn for his 20 years of membership with the […]

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HEAP Assistance Available to Help Older Ohioans with Home Energy Bills

LIMA, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to eight members and 60% of State Median Income for a household of nine or more members to pay their heating bills. Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the […]

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Hardin County Board of Elections to Close Midweek for State Conference, Reopen After MLK Holiday

The Hardin County Board of Elections office announced a closing starting tomorrow. They will close at 11 Wednesday morning and remain closed the rest of the week. That is to allow the staff, Director, and Deputy Director to attend the Ohio Association of Election Officials Winter Conference. The office will reopen Tuesday, January 20 following the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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