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Ada-Liberty Fire Department Announces Raffle Winners From 150th N.O.V.F.A Fireman’s Convention

Photo: Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department The Ada-Liberty Fire Department released the names of the raffle winners from this weekend’s 150th N.O.V.F.A Fireman’s Convention in Ada. Raffle Winners: Jim Tressel Football- Dave Sayler 150th Convention Football- Louie Snyder Corn Hole Boards- Bonnie Hasty Big Ticket Raffle $1000.00. Gibsonburg Volunteer FD #4147 $150.00. Dick Lawrence #2369 $150.00. Andrew Howard #1335 $150.00. Milton Underwood #5742 $300.00. Brock Sumney #7473 $400.00. Bonnie Haneg #1046 $500.00. Jow Rarker #4629 $1500.00. Convoy Fire and EMS #5955 […]

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Governor DeWine Announces $10 Million to Support Local Fair Projects 

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge announced $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers.   The funding was awarded as part of Ohio's County and Independent Fair Grant Program, which was established to support county and independent agricultural societies with improvements including upgrades to grounds, electrical and sanitation systems, machinery and equipment, and ADA accommodations. […]

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Hancock County Farmers Share Breakfast Honors Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductees

Photo: Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee Findlay, OH – The Hancock County Agriculture Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of four outstanding individuals at the annual Farmers Share Breakfast. This year, we honor Craig Holmes, John Deeds, Marvin Tuttle, and Tom Walter for their remarkable contributions to agriculture and the community. Craig Holmes Craig Holmes is celebrated for his significant impact on agriculture through his business, Findlay Implement Company, which he founded in 1972. His […]

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Get Ready to Play: Kenton’s Longest Day of Play Marks Summer Solstice

Photo: City of Kenton The first day of summer is this Thursday, June 20. That is the day of the year that offers the most daylight. As part of that, the City of Kenton is promoting the Longest Day of Play. The Kenton Pool and Murray Park Splash Pad will be open extended hours that day. The pool hours will be open from 1pm until 9pm and the Splash Pad will be open from 11am until 9pm on Thursday. Some […]

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Tree Town Festival Thrills Await: EGO Amusements Confirmed for Spectacular Return with Rides and Games

Photo: EGO Amusements The Tree Town Festival in Forest has lined up amusement rides for this year's event. EGO Amusements will be back again to set up rides and games for the festival. Pre-sale wristbands are on sale now and they are $22. Wristbands can be purchased at www.TreeTownFestivalSports.com. Tree Town Festival is July 12th and July 13th at Gormley Park in Forest.

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Bluffton University Announces Undergraduate Dean’s List

BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University has announced the dean’s list for undergraduate students for the spring 2024 term. 95 students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher have been named to the dean’s list. 110 students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours received dean’s list with distinction for continued high achievement. Students named to the dean’s list can be found at https://www.bluffton.edu/academiclife/honors/deans-list.aspx In our area, they include Cammie Hazelton, of Ada and Tauri Keel, of Kenton. […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Honors Fallen Trooper on Anniversary of Passing

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is remembering a trooper who died while serving while on duty on this date in 1935. Sergeant John F. Best was the chief of highway patrol radio operations at the Findlay Post. He died after he was electrocuted while testing a receiving set at the broadcasting station. Sergeant Best was a member of the 1st Academy Class and graduated in November of 1933. His hometown was Bellefontaine.

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National Weather Service Warns of Dangerous Heat: Heat Index Near 100 Degrees Prompts Advisory This Week

A Heat Advisory remains in effect from now through 8pm this Friday, June 21. The National Weather Service stated that an advisory is due to a prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions with heat index values near 100 degrees this week. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. You should drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside and wear lightweight […]

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Community Rallies For Marina: Fundraiser for Local 4-H Member After Devastating Barn Fire

The Making Memories for Marina Fundraiser is currently taking place.  Marina is a local 4-H member that tragically lost her job, her tack and her best friend Yukon in the recent barn fire in Belle Center.  This fundraiser is to support Marina getting back into the saddle and continuing to work in the horse industry and follow her dreams of showing again.  The first option is to come to the barn at Morning View Stables in Kenton for a personal […]

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.