Two Injured in Separate Pedestrian and Skateboard Crashes at Same Marion Intersection

Two Injured in Separate Pedestrian and Skateboard Crashes at Same Marion Intersection

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at just before 6:00 Monday evening in Marion. According to the report from the Marion Police Department, 22-year-old Austin Ernsberger, of Mansfield, was walking across Prospect Street when he was struck by a vehicle being driven by 44-year-old Aurelia Harbolt-Adams, who turned into the crosswalk from Columbia Street. Ernsberger was transported to Marion General Hospital with suspected serious injuries. Harbolt-Adams was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian. Around two hours later […]

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Island Park to Celebrate Opening of New Restroom Facilities on Oct. 24

Village of Mt Blanchard A ribbon cutting and official opening ceremony for the new restroom facilities at Island Park will be held Saturday, October 24. The event will start at noon Saturday at the park in Mt. Blanchard. All families, friends and village residents are welcome to attend. Village officials thanked volunteers, everyone who contributed to the project, and the Hancock County Park District for their help in making the project a reality.

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Hardin County YMCA Partners with Texas Roadhouse for Youth Program Fundraiser

Hardin County Family YMCA. Hardin County Family YMCA has partnered with Texas Roadhouse in Findlay for a fundraiser. You can purchase rolls, honey cinnamon butter, peanut brittle or gift cards, and all proceeds support Hardin County YMCA Youth Program. Visit the YMCA at 918 West Franklin Street to fill out an order form. The food items will be ready for pickup right before Thanksgiving. You can learn more about the fundraiser on the Hardin County Family YMCA Facebook page.

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Hardin County Players Reopens Apprentice Director Program for Summer Theatre Workshop

Hardin County Players is bringing back the Apprentice Director Program, and qualified applicants will interview for one of the many possible directing roles. They will help direct the HCP Summer Theatre Workshop with the guidance and help of camp directors. The potential apprentice director positions will be determined by the number of applicants and their qualifications. Applications go live on the Hardin County Players Facebook page on November 2 and the deadline of November 16. Interviews will be on Wednesday, […]

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Kenton to Kick Off Holiday Season with Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting on Nov. 24

Kenton Historic Courthouse District The City of Kenton will kick-off the holiday season five weeks from today. Kenton Lions Club: Ohio's Biggest Small Town Christmas Parade, the unveiling of Window Wonderland, and the lighting of the Hardin County Courthouse will place on Tuesday, November 24. Activities will start at 6:00 pm, and the parade will arrive at the Courthouse Square at 6:30 that evening. If you would like to enter a flight or walking group for the parade, please click […]

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Hardin County Chamber Welcomes Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley as New Member

Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance welcomed Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley as a new member. The mission of the agency is to empower people with disabilities and disadvantages to achieve independence and a higher quality of life. Goodwill shoppers and donors make the mission possible, because 87 cents of every one dollar earned is reinvested into over 40 local programs. These include job skills training for every ability and background, counseling services, adult day programs for seniors and individuals […]

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Ohio National Guard to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for New Camp Perry Readiness Center

The Ohio National Guard will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 2nd Lt. Vladimir Brenzo Readiness Center at Camp Perry Joint Training Center in Port Clinton tomorrow. It will start at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon at 1000 Lawrence Road, Building 6000 in Port Clinton. The new 54,000-square-foot facility will provide a modern, consolidated space to support individual and collective training, administrative operations, and logistical requirements for multiple Ohio Army National Guard units. The units are moving from older facilities in […]

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Obituary for Mary E. Clinger

Mary E. ClingerJuly 9, 1929 - October 18, 2026 Mary E. Clinger, age 97, of Marion, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. She was born July 9, 1929, in Wyandot County, to the late Emery E. and Mildred V. (Roby) Walton. Mary married Paul Quail Clinger on August 26, 1956, and they shared 38 years together before he preceded her in death on October 6, 1994. She is survived by her three children, William (Joetta) […]

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Hardin County Chamber Spotlights Edward Jones Financial Advisor Doug Carmean

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Edward Jones financial advisor Doug Carmean. The local financial advisor helps individuals, families and small businesses make sense of their financial future. He helps his clients work towards a clear, simple plan they can feel confident about. The local office has been serving clients for more than 35 years, working with hundreds of individuals and families on their financial goals and legacy […]

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