Alger Man Receives Prison Sentence in Involuntary Manslaughter Case

Alger Man Receives Prison Sentence in Involuntary Manslaughter Case

An Alger man was sentenced by Judge Steve Christopher on one count of involuntary manslaughter in Hardin County Common Pleas Court Wednesday. According to Court documents, 28-year-old Logan Olivieri was sentenced to a minimum of five and half years to a maximum of seven and half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to the charge in August, and one count of corrupting another with drugs and one count of trafficking in a Fentanyl-related compound from the April indictment were dropped. […]

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Obituaries

Updated: Obituary for Jimmy “Jim” Lee Harpel

Jimmy "Jim" Lee Harpel 59of Kenton Updated: 5:48 pm on 10/16/2026 Jimmy "Jim" Lee Harpel passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on December 13, 1966, in Kenton to the late James Harpel and Sarah (Shields) Harpel who survives in Findlay. Also surviving are his children, Tara Harpel of McGuffey, Seona Harpel of Kenton, Mitchell Harpel of Foraker, 2 sisters, Wanda (Steve) Dermeyer of Michigan, Sherry Morris of Bucyrus, […]

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Two McGuffey Teens Seriously Injured in Logan County Crash

Two McGuffey teenagers were seriously injured in a crash that occurred at around 2:50 Thursday afternoon on U.S. 68 north of Bellefontaine in Logan County. According to the report from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, 17-year-old Micah Miller attempted to pass a vehicle while driving north on 68. His pickup truck struck a southbound sport utility vehicle being operated by 16-year-old McKenzie Forsythe, of Rushsylvania. Miller and a passenger, 16-year-old Mya Miller, were both flown to OSU Medical Center in […]

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Wilson Sporting Goods Workers in Ada Reject Contract Offer

Wilson Sporting Goods workers overwhelmingly turned down the latest contract offer from the company in voting that took place Thursday evening. Derek Gibson, president of Local 1385 of Workers United, said that 99% of the workers voted against the contract. Gibson said the union will offer Wilson a 7-day extension in hopes of receiving a reasonable offer. So far, he said they have had no response from the company. At the end of the seven days, Gibson said a vote […]

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Marion Technical College Honor Society Collecting Clothing Donations

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Marion Technical College is conducting a Clothing Drive for a Cause. Childen's, men's and women's clothing will be accepted. Clothing donations will be taken to Turning Point in Marion, which provides help to victims of domestic violence. Any and all donations are appreciated and will be accepted through the end of October.

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Hardin County Chamber Seeks Businesses for Christmas Cookies and Commerce Program

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is launching a revamped holiday program this year called Christmas Cookies and Commerce, and they need local businesses to make it happen. The goal is to bring holiday shoppers directly through to your business across Kenton, Ada, Forest, Mt. Victory, and all of Hardin County, while keeping your effort and expenses minimal. Currently, there are 4 participating stops signed up, and they need at least 10 local businesses […]

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Riverdale Schools Announces Upcoming Board of Education Vacancy

Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale Local Schools announced an anticipated opening on the Board of Education. Qualified personnel who are interested in filling the position should contact Superintendent Greg Rossman. You can email a letter of interest, resume, and three references to grossman@riverdalefalcons.org. The application deadline is November 13.

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Union County Sheriff’s Office Wraps Up 2026 Women’s Firearms Safety Courses

The Union County Sheriff's Office officially wrapped up its Women's Firearms Safety Courses for 2026. Participants were able to walk away with valuable knowledge, new skills, and greater confidence in safely and responsibly handling firearms. Terri Gravatt was the winner of the Gun Safe Giveaway during the Fall Session. J&J Ohio Trading Post in Richwood donated the safe.

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Hardin County Chamber Announces November Community Coffee with SAFY Speaker

Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold its next Community Coffee on Tuesday, November 3. It will start at 8:00 am in the Alliance Conference Room at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. Michelle Stockwell of Lima SAFY Behavioral Health is the featured guest speaker. Those attending will be able to get the latest community updates and connect with fellow community members during the open Question and Answer and networking time. To RSVP, please click here.

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