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COLUMBUS – Nationally, around 11 percent of drivers are age 24 and younger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes, mainly because of their immaturity, lack of skills and driving experience. “Driving is a great responsibility, especially for our young drivers,” said Governor DeWine. “In Ohio, we’re working to expand access to driver training to help support good driving habits, […]

The Village of Ada has set the date and times for Trick-or-Treat. The annual event will take place on Thursday, October 31st. The hours are from 5:30pm - 7:30 PM. If residents have any questions, they can call 419-634-4045.

Photo: Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Simon Kenton School Several Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Simon Kenton School Pioneers with the assistance of the Hardin County Junior Fairboard will be participating in the first All Abilities Show. They are paired up with a Junior Fair Family to learn about rabbits and they will show their skills this Sunday. The Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities is honored to be a […]

Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office The Marion County Sheriff's Office prepared for the monthly Basketball for Youth tour in Larue by putting new basketball nets on and cleaning up a very active wasp nest so the game can be played safely. They were assisted by the Scioto Valley Fire District. The Basketball for Youth day will happen at the Larue Park September 26th from 5pm until 7pm.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio announced that it has awarded $800,000 in hazardous materials training grants to 27 applicants. Through the annual hazardous materials training grant program, educational institutions and local governments across Ohio are awarded grants for training emergency responders to best respond to incidents related to hazardous materials. Among the 27 applicants in our region, the University of Findlay will receive just under $59,000 to conduct various […]

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ridgemont Local Schools. It was held to celebrate the opening of a new concession stand at Ridgemont Golden Gophers Stadium in Ridgeway. The ribbon cutting celebration video can be viewed here. To learn more about Ridgemont Local Schools and the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, please click here.

One suspect was apprehended and another is still being sought after a pursuit in Findlay just before midnight last night. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, an officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation.  The suspect's vehicle fled from the officer northbound on North Main Street from Ellis Avenue. The vehicle eventually ended up on County Road 140 into Wood County before […]