Ohio National Guard security force assistance battalion to case unit colors ahead of inactivation

Ohio National Guard security force assistance battalion to case unit colors ahead of inactivation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 5th Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Regiment, located in Columbus, will conduct a casing of the colors ceremony at 1 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, 401 N. Yearling Ave., Building 2, Columbus OH 43213.The ceremony is a traditional military event where a unit’s organizational colors are lowered, rolled and placed into a protective sheath. The ceremony precedes the battalion’s official removal from the Ohio Army National Guard’s force structure, […]

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Bluffton University Announces Cast for Fall Theatre Production of “Poor Clare”

BLUFFTON, Ohio – Bluffton University Theatre has announced the cast and production team for its fall play, “Poor Clare” by Chiara Atik. “It’s 1211 in Assisi, Italy, and Clare’s got beauty, wealth and a rich suitor who showers her with expensive presents. So why is she so drawn to this guy Francis who gave up all his possessions just because poor people are suffering? Everyone in town says he’s crazy. And yet… she starts seeing everything in her life differently. […]

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Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District to Host Forestry Field Day on Sunday

Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District's Forestry Field Day is set for this Sunday, October 18. Activities will take place from 1:00 until 4:00 pm at Rushcreek Sportsmen’s Club, located at 17950 County Road 85 in Belle Center. Food will be provided along with activities for the kids that include sack races, horse-drawn-wagon rides and a scavenger hunt. You can also purchase raffle tickets to win door prizes, and proceeds will support the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District scholarship […]

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Dudley Township Seeks Applicants for Zoning/Nuisance Officer Position

Dudley Township is preparing to appoint a Zoning/Nuisance Officer. This position enforces the township’s adopted zoning regulations. If you are interested in the position, send a letter of interest to Dudley Township, 15334 Township Road 199, Kenton. You can also email the letter to dudleytwp@windstream.net. The letters must be received by November 9.

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International Tuba Player Patricio Cosentino to Perform at ONU

Ohio Northern University orchestra musicians are diving into spicy Latin rhythms this week alongside one of the world’s most preeminent tuba players, Patricio Cosentino. On campus as a guest artist, Cosentino is conducting masterclasses with brass players and the orchestra, culminating in a dynamic, family-friendly concert that will take place this Sunday, October 18, at 3pm in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for senior citizens, non-ONU students and children, and are […]

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Heartbeat of Hardin County to Host Crafting with Jewelry Event in December

Heartbeat of Hardin County Heartbeat of Hardin County is hosting a Crafting with Jewelry event on Thursday, December 3. It will start at 6:30 that evening at 220 East Franklin Street in Kenton. Admission is $25 per person. The event is open to adults and children ages 7 and older, and children must be accompanied by an adult. You can RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer. The deadline to register is November 19. The event is being […]

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Hardin Northern’s Polar Pantry Provides 714 Snacks to Students in September

Hardin Northern Local School District During September, Hardin Northern’s after-school Polar Pantry provided 714 easy-to-grab, on-the-go snacks to students involved in extracurricular activities.That is an average of 55 snacks per day, with 97 different students utilizing the Polar Pantry throughout the month. The Polar Pantry is made possible by members of the community who continue to support the snack program through their donations. If you are interested in supporting the program, please reach out to Shelby Ruhlen.

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Ada Announces Fall Leaf Collection Schedule Beginning October 26

The Village of Ada Public Works crew is gearing up for another season of leaf collection. Collection dates in the village will run from October 26 through November 19. To ensure leaves are collected, residents should rake leaves within two feet of the curb so the vacuum equipment can reach the piles. Residents should keep the leaves free of debris and clear of obstructions, and should also move vehicles off the street. Please visit adaoh.gov for a list of collection […]

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Delphos Man Arrested After Crime Task Force Seizes Suspected Cocaine and Mushrooms

A man was arrested on the Van Wert County side of Delphos this week after the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of South Cass Street in the village. Approximately 70 grams of suspected cocaine and psilocybin mushrooms were located, as well as more than $1,200 in U.S. currency. 38-year-old Phillip Cross was arrested at the scene and booked into the Van Wert County Jail on a charge of […]

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