The Logan County Sheriff's Office is discouraging residents from engaging scam callers in a conversation. While it may be tempting the take the scammer for a ride, you should not, because they can record your voice and use AI to sign you up for things with verbal consent you did not give. Engaging them also only encourages them to call more often, because of your willingness to answer the phone. […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced on Friday, that nearly $50 million in grant funding will be available for brownfield remediation and building demolition across the state. The Department of Development is awarding the funding through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program and Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. Both grant programs were developed by the DeWine-Husted Administration in […]
Rotarian and Superintendent of Kenton City Schools, Chad Thrush shared an update on the new 6-12 building that is under construction on Silver Street adjacent to the Elementary building. Mr. Thrush shared many photos of what will become key elements of the new school. The spaces highlighted were the preforming arts center, FFA labs, e-sports, maker space, arts and gallery space as well as a traditional library and the area […]
The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now. As a thank-you, all who come to give through September 30th will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. […]
A boil water alert is in effect for a section of Ada. Due to water main break in the 700 block of North Main Street, water was turned off Sunday evening. The boil water alert is for residences in the 600 and 700 blocks of North Main in the village. It will be in effect until further notice.
A Piqua man was killed in a crash that occurred late Sunday morning on Mount Olive-Agosta Road in Marion County. According to a release from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 69-year-old Gerald R. Mertz lost control of the semi he was operating, and it traveled off the right side of the road and overturned on its top. Mertz was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash […]
Photo: Hardin County Historic Courthouse District The Hardin County Historic Courthouse District has announced that the next DEALS Passport begins on October 1st. You can pick up your DEALS Passport today at the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance or participating vendor locations. The DEALS Passport will provide you with exclusive discounts and offers from a variety of local businesses, making this year's holiday shopping not only easier, but also […]
Photo: City of Kenton As part of the ongoing Downtown Project, water will be temporarily shut off for some residents and businesses in downtown Kenton this afternoon, starting at 4:30pm. Crews will be working to switch over to the newly installed lines, and work is expected to be completed by midnight. Once water is restored, a boil water advisory will be in effect for that area. City officials stated that […]
A 17-year-old Ada girl escaped injury in a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Bluffton Thursday afternoon. According to the Bluffton Police Department report, Presley Watkins was stopped waiting to turn left on State Route 103 when her vehicle was struck from behind by a car being driven by 31-year-old Brandon Schroeder, of Leipsic. Schroeder was also not injured in the crash. He has so far been cited for having expired […]
