Upper Scioto Valley Read-A-Thon Kicks Off February 3

Upper Scioto Valley Read-A-Thon Kicks Off February 3

Upper Scioto Valley's annual Read-A-Thon begins on Tuesday, February 3. Read-A-Thons help get students excited about reading while giving families an easy way to encourage and support their child’s reading at home. It is easy to participate in, requires minimal time, gives students a strong motivation to read, and helps build lifelong reading skills. Families are encouraged to activate their reader’s account by following a link on the Upper Scioto Valley School District's Facebook page.

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KCS BOE to Meet This Evening

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular January meeting this evening. At the reorganizational meeting, the President and Vice-President of the Board will be elected. Various committee positions will be assigned as well. The reorganizational will start at 6 this evening, and that will be followed by the regular meeting, with various personnel matters on the agenda.

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Obituaries

Obituary for Deatra E. Bash

Deatra E. BashOctober 31, 1945 - January 1, 2026 Deatra E. “Dee Dee” Bash, 80, of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at OSU Hospital East in Columbus.Dee Dee was born on October 31, 1945, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Charles Stanley Doe and Anna Bernice (Cooley) Doe.She graduated from Fostoria High School and spent many years serving others through her work as a dietitian at Wyandot Manor. She also worked as a laborer at GSW in […]

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Obituary for Ronald F. and P. Louise Gossard

Ronald F. and P. Louise Gossard of Dunkirk passed away just hours apart on Thursday, January 8, 2026 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at Blanchard Valley Hospital.Ron was born on August 14, 1939 and Louise was born on May 6, 1940. They were united in marriage on December 13, 1960 and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Ron was a 1957 graduate of Hardin-Northern High School and retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company where he was a pilot for […]

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Blood Drive Underway Today in Ada

A blood drive is being held today in Ada. The drive runs until 5 this afternoon at Visiting Nurses and Hospice, located at 1200 South Main Street in Ada. For information on additional blood drives, visit redcrossblood.org.

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Forest Man Uninjured in Hancock County Single-Vehicle Crash

A Forest man escaped injury in a one vehicle crash that occurred in Hancock County Sunday afternoon on County Road 9. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 59-year-old Stephen Freed lost control of his vehicle while driving south on 9. The car went off the left side of the road and struck a tree resulting in disabling damage. No citations were listed on the report.

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No Injuries Reported in Two-Vehicle Crash in Kenton

There were no injuries reported after a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of South Detroit and West Railroad Streets in Kenton this past Saturday night. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 22-year-old Molly Marcum drove onto Detroit from Railroad Street, and her car was struck by a southbound vehicle being operated by 19-year-old Lillian Carmean. Disabling damage occurred to the vehicles. Both drivers are from Kenton, and they were not injured. Marcum was cited for […]

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Mt. Victory Man to Pursue Self-Defense Claim in Upcoming Murder Trial

The attorney for a Mt. Victory man filed in Hardin County Commom Pleas Court that he plans to pursue self defense at the upcoming murder trial of his client. Andrew McCafferty is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault and two counts of tampering with evidence in connection to a stabbing that claimed the life of James Collins in Mt. Victory on October 1, 2025. In the recent filing, attorney Joel Spitzer provided notice of intent to […]

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Lt. Jim Fitsko Retires After 34 Years with Marion Police Department

Marion, Ohio Police Department The Marion Police Department celebrated with Lt. Jim Fitsko Thursday on his retirement after 34 years. He has served as a Patrol Officer, K9 Officer, Major Crime Detective, Investigations Bureau Supervisor, and 3rd Shift Patrol Supervisor. Lt. Fitsko was recently voted 2025 Supervisor of the Year. He was thanked for his 34 years of dedicated service.

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