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Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Greene County

XENIA – The Xenia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred Sunday, March 29, at approximately 7:49 p.m., at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Hickman Road in Xenia Township, Greene County. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2004 Honda Accord, operated by Elijah Powell, 19, Reynoldsburg, was traveling southwest on U.S. 42. A 2022 Honda Civic, operated by Melissa Fields, 49, Wilmington, was traveling northeast on U.S. 42. The Civic was […]

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Family Engagement Day Moves to Simon Kenton School After Tornado Damage

Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County There's been a change of venue for the Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County's Family Engagement Day for Child Abuse Awareness Month on Sunday, April 19. It was going to be held at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, but due to the damage caused by the March 26 tornado, it has been moved. Family Engagement Day, in partnership with the Ohio Children's Trust Fund, will be held April 19 from 1 to 4pm at […]

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Governor DeWine Celebrates $20 Million Award for New Middle School in Delphos

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited Jefferson Middle School in Delphos on Monday for a celebratory event with students, teachers, school leaders, and other community members. The Governor met with student ambassadors from Delphos Jefferson Middle School and High School (pictured).Photo: Office of Governor Mike Dewine (DELPHOS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced yesterday that students in Delphos will soon have a brand-new middle school to call their own, after more than 12 decades in their existing building. Jefferson Middle School was […]

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Deadline Approaches for Voter Registration in May 5 Primary

The deadline for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the May 5 Primary Election is Monday, April 6. The Hardin County Board of Elections will be open until 9:00 p.m. on April 6 for your convenience. It is located in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse in Kenton. For voters interested in changing their party affiliation, the only way to do that in Ohio is by voting a party ballot in a partisan primary election. Even numbered […]

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ODOT Launches Record $3.4B 2026 Construction Season Across Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio- Spring in Ohio means orange barrels and renewed investment in Ohio’s infrastructure. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is kicking off a record-breaking $3.4 billion construction season statewide. The 2026 construction season includes a total of 977 projects. This year, 739 bridges and approximately 4,562 miles of roadway, equivalent to driving from Columbus to San Diego, California, and back, are set to be improved. Eighty cents of every dollar invested this year will go directly to preservation of […]

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Two Blood Drives Scheduled in the Area for April

There are two blood drives scheduled around the area during the month of April. The first one is from noon until 6pm on April 20 at the Belle Center Cornerstone Church in Belle Center. The second one will be on April 29 from 11am until 5pm in the Mt. Victory Community Building, located at 234 North Washington Street in Mt. Victory. To find more blood drives and to make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.

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Hardin County Fair Board Launches Tornado Relief Fund Following March 26 Damage

After so many people have reached out, the Hardin County Fair Board has set up a Hardin County Fair Tornado Relief Fund. Board members stated that they didn't plan on accepting donations, but after being overwhelmed with the generosity of the Hardin County community, they decided to offer a place where donations could be made for the relief effort. The fairgrounds in Kenton sustained heavy damage from the tornado that struck during the evening of March 26. With the goal […]

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Pain at the Pump: National Average Gas Prices Exceed $4 a Gallon

https://gasprices.aaa.com/ The national average price for a gallon of gasoline, as of today, has moved past $4 a gallon. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.06 a gallon for regular. The Ohio average is $3.78 a gallon. Hardin County's average price per gallon is at $3.60 a gallon. The cheapest in our region is in Allen County at $3.46 and the most expensive is in Union County at $3.92 a gallon. The national average for diesel is now […]

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One Seriously Injured After Early Morning Crash on US 33 in Marysville

A multi-vehicle crash occurred early this morning on US 33 near the State Route 4 and State Route 31 interchange in Marysville. According to a release from the Marysville Police Division, Marysville Police Officers and emergency personnel from the Marysville Fire Division were dispatched to the area at around 2:10 this morning. Upon arrival, first responder located a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation indicated that the driver was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Despite sustaining […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Greene County

Family Engagement Day Moves to Simon Kenton School After Tornado Damage

Governor DeWine Celebrates $20 Million Award for New Middle School in Delphos

Deadline Approaches for Voter Registration in May 5 Primary

ODOT Launches Record $3.4B 2026 Construction Season Across Ohio

Two Blood Drives Scheduled in the Area for April

Hardin County Fair Board Launches Tornado Relief Fund Following March 26 Damage

Pain at the Pump: National Average Gas Prices Exceed $4 a Gallon

One Seriously Injured After Early Morning Crash on US 33 in Marysville

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