Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 Blue Star Mothers Chapter 32 is holding a fundraiser on March 22. The Puzzle Mania Challenge will be held in the Riverside School Cafeteria in DeGraff. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. to check-in, the challenge begins at 2 p.m. and the buzzer will sound at 4 p.m. The fastest two teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle will win a cash prize. Registration is $40 for a team of 1 to 4 people, and […]
Photo: Dan Bratka, Logan County History Center The Logan County History Center will host Dan Bratka for a White House Color Team presentation as part of America 250 on April 15. Bratka, past president of the Logan County Historical Society, served in the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard from 1973 through 1976. During that time, he was the Air Force member of the White House Color Team from late 1975 through the Bicentennial Year (1976). He attended 10 state dinners […]
Drug Free Marion Coalition The Drug Free Marion Coalition is holding a Family Fun Day tomorrow. The event will run from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the Marion Coliseum. Free lunch will be provided while supplies last. Also, kids can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, and kid-friendly activities provided by over 30 exhibitors. There will also be hourly prize drawings for adults and kids.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representatives Nick Santucci (R-Niles) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) this week announced that the Ohio House passed House Bill 292 – legislation to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission. “Ohio has long been a leader in aerospace and defense, supporting hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs and driving innovation across our state,” said Santucci. “Establishment of the Ohio Defense and Space Commission protects jobs, strengthens our economy, and keeps Ohio at the forefront of national defense […]
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. At 2 a.m. Sunday, the clocks spring forward to 3 a.m. For those who still rely on a manual alarm clock, you will want to set clocks ahead before going to bed Saturday night, or else you will be an hour late for everything Sunday morning. Most of the United States observes this change, except for Arizona and Hawaii. Also, several U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico, remain on standard time year-round.
A Ridgeway man pleaded guilty to one count of strangulation, a third-degree felony, in Hardin County Common Pleas Court this week. In September of 2025, James G. Jenkins was indicted on two counts of strangulation and one count of felonious assault following an incident in October of 2024. Judge Steve Christopher ordered a presentence investigation. Jenkins will be sentenced on April 15.
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office warned residents Thursday about a phishing scam that is designed to steal your financial information. A Hardin County resident reported that that received a notice by text about a hearing for parking violation within the City of Columbus via text messaging. The Sheriff's Office said a court will never serve notice to you via text messaging. If you receive a text message claiming you have an outstanding warrant, a missed jury summons, or a parking […]
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move across the region on Saturday. Some of those storms could be strong to severe. Strong, gusty winds will be the primary threat. In addition, there could be locally heavy rainfall which would pose a renewed threat for flooding, especially in areas that remain saturated. You should never attempt to cross a flooded roadway as a motorist in Allen County did Thursday evening. Crews from the Lima Fire […]
Michael Joseph Scharf, age 78, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1947, in Kenton to the late Carl and Mary (Wolf) Scharf. Michael owned and operated Mike’s Auto Center for many years and also worked for Tecumseh and the Marion Dresser. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marion and a founding member of Parents Without Partners. He also set up many singles dances […]
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