Early Voting in Hardin County Continues Ahead of November 3 Election

Early Voting in Hardin County Continues Ahead of November 3 Election

The last days of in-person absentee/early voting hours for the 2026 November 3rd Election are: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2026 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 28, 29 and 30 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1 There will be no voting on Monday, November 2, 2026 (per H.B. 458) In-Person Absentee/Early voting will […]

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Alger Man Cited Following Reservoir Road Crash in Allen County

A rural Alger man was involved in a crash that occurred Saturday in Lima. According to the report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Shawn Bowles drove off the left of Reservoir Road while traveling westbound. His vehicle struck a concrete circle resulting in disabling damage. Bowles was treated at the scene for possible injuries. He was cited for failing to maintain reasonable control.

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Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Former State Representative Gerald Stebelton

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In honor of the life and service of former State Representative Gerald Stebelton, Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Fairfield County, as well as at the Ohio Statehouse, Vern Riffe Center, and Rhodes Tower from sunrise to sunset on the day of his funeral, October 19, 2026. All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may […]

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Governor DeWine Highlights Significant Growth in Ohio Driver Education

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— One year after expanding driver training requirements in Ohio to include all new drivers under the age of 21, Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday unprecedented growth in Ohio driver education industry. Effective September 30, 2025, new Ohio drivers ages 18, 19, and 20 must meet driver training requirements as a prerequisite to earning a driver's license. Previous Ohio law only required driver training for those becoming licensed at 16 or 17 years old. "To meet the increased […]

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Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Celebrates 10 Years of Discovery

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School Distict BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO – From planting trees and creating wildlife habitats to exploring local ecosystems, Benjamin Logan students are discovering that environmental science isn't just something they study in a classroom. It's something they can experience, investigate, and influence right in their own community. The Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club kicked off its 10th year with a visit to Jolly Acres earlier this month, where 28 student members pressed fresh apple cider, painted pumpkins, and […]

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Kenton First Methodist Church to Host Trunk or Treat on Halloween

Kenton First Methodist Church Kenton First Methodist Church will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31. The event will take place from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the church, located at 234 North Main Street in Kenton. Families are invited to wear their costumes and bring their treat bags for an afternoon of decorated trunks, candy, and family fun. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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6-State Trooper Project Focused on I-70 Enforcement

COLUMBUS – Earlier this month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to reduce unsafe driving behaviors along Interstate 70. The high-visibility campaign ran from Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11, and included the Indiana State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and Ohio State Highway Patrol. During the enforcement, Ohio troopers issued 573 speed citations, 27 safety belt violation citations and made 11 impaired driving arrests. In total, among the three states participating […]

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University of Findlay to Host 25th Annual Information Assurance Forum on Agentic AI and Security

The University of Findlay’s department of computer science will host the 25th Annual Information Assurance Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Stewart Center TLB Auditorium, located at 950 N. Main Street, Findlay. This year’s theme is “Securing Automation: The Rise of Agentic AI and Bots.” Rapid advances in AI offer opportunities for business process improvement, decision-support analysis, and design generation, but they also bring challenges in security, compliance, and ethics. Speakers will share […]

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Northern Hardin County Fire District to Host Open House

Northern Hardin County Fire District The Northern Hardin County Fire Department will host an open house on Sunday, October 25. The event will take place from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Dunkirk Fire Station, located at 201 North Main Street in Dunkirk. The district is asking voters to approve a five-year tax levy to fund construction of a new, stand-alone building to supplement the existing fire station, which was built in 1966. Northern Hardin County Fire District According to […]

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