Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Marion County Child Rape Case

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Marion County Child Rape Case

Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office A convicted child rapist was sentenced to life in prison in Marion County Common Pleas Court. According to a release from Prosecutor Ray Grogan's office, Mark Kelley received that sentence after being convicted of rape charges. After impassioned arguments from Assistant Marion County Prosecuting Attorney Parker Schwartz, Judge Todd Anderson sentenced convicted child rapist Mark Kelley to a life sentence. In 2024, the grandmother of the victim, reported to law enforcement that her four-year-old […]

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Alger Fire Department Responds to Fire on Township Road 92

The Alger Fire Department was dispatched at around 2:00 p.m. to the 2000 block of Township Road 92. According to scanner traffic at the time, it was believed that the home was vacant, but that has not yet been confirmed. Firefighters were on the scene for several hours. No other information is available at this time.

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WKTN Named Official Radio Partner of the Findlay Force

This new partnership strengthens WKTN's commitment to bringing sports coverage to listeners throughout Northwest Ohio. Coverage of the Findlay Force will complement, rather than replace, WKTN's extensive high school sports programming. Findlay Force broadcasts will be available through a dedicated webpage and separate streaming link, ensuring fans can enjoy both hockey and local high school athletics throughout the season. This exciting partnership brings together two organizations committed to serving the region by connecting fans with one of Northwest Ohio's fastest-growing […]

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Project ACART Hosting Auglaize County Overdose Awareness Event

Auglaize County Sheriff's Office An Auglaize County Overdose Awareness event, hosted by the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office Addiction Response Team, will be held August 27 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Harmon Park in Wapakoneta. There will be local resources and treatment options for substance use and mental health, free Narcan education and distribution, kids' activities and community support. Pre-sale tickets for a BBQ chicken or BBQ rib dinner can be purchased by scanning the QR code on the flyer above. All […]

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Donations Being Accepted for Stuff the Bus for Hardin Northern Kids Event

Donations for the "Stuff the Bus for Hardin Northern Kids" event, sponsored by St. John Lutheran Church, are being accepted at the Hardin Northern Public Library today through Wednesday, August 5. You can purchase school supplies and take them to the bus or the library, and the supplies will be distributed to Hardin Northern students. You can also donate money and they can do the shopping for you. For questions or more information, please visit Hardin Northern Public Library's on […]

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McGuffey Conservation Club Hosting Cast Back to School Kids Day

McGuffey Conservation Club McGuffey Conservation Club is hosting its annual Cast Back to School Kids Day on Saturday, August 15. It's a day to bring the kids out and enjoy some fun fishing before school starts. They will serve free hotdogs, chips and water, and they will have school supplies to giveaway as well. The event will run from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on August 15 at 6950 Township Road 55 in Alger.

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Bluffton Reduces Speed Limit to Improve Safety Along State Route 103

The Bluffton Police Department informed motorists that the posted speed limit has been reduced from 45 to 40 miles per hour on State Route 103 in the village. This reduction was made after careful consideration of the increased amount of non-vehicular traffic along this corridor, including pedestrians and cyclists. The goal of this change is to improve safety for everyone who uses State Route 103 while maintaining the efficient flow of traffic. Motorists are encouraged to be aware of the […]

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Three Blood Drives Scheduled Across the Area in August

There are three blood drives scheduled around the area for the month of August. The first is this Wednesday, August 5 from 11am until 5pm at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton. On Monday, August 24, a blood drive will be held at the Belle Center Cornerstone Church in Belle Center from noon until 6pm. Finally, you can donate at the Mt. Victory Community Building in Mt. Victory on Wednesday, August 26 from 11am until 5pm. The American Red Cross […]

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Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Warns of Dangerous Substances Appearing in Ohio’s Drug Supply

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released two public safety bulletins on Friday (July 31, 2026) alerting Ohioans of dangerous substances showing up in Ohio’s drug supply. All of these substances increase the risk of overdose and potentially fatal consequences. The first bulletin addresses orphine analogs. Orphines are a sub-group of new synthetic opioids (NSOs) which are being encountered in seized drug samples and suspected overdose incidents across Ohio. NSOs are synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of […]

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