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Obituaries

Obituary for Matthew R. Aldridge (Byrd)

Matthew AldridgeAugust 31, 1972 — February 18, 2026Marion Matthew R. Aldridge (Byrd), age 53 passed away peacefully on 2/18/26. Matt was born in Marion, Ohio to Kathy E. Martin (Aldridge) and Paul E. Byrd (who both proceed him in death) on August 31st, 1972. Matt graduated from Harding High School in 1990 and went on to graduate from Tri-River career center in 2005 earning his LPN licensure. Upon graduation from Tri-Rivers, he spent 20 years working as a nurse, lastly […]

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Obituary for Judith L. (Price) Heffernan

Judith L. (Price) Heffernan, 87, of Kenton, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Kenton Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on May 29, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Harry and Eleanor (Lohrer) Price. On May 15, 1980, she married John B. Heffernan, who preceded her in death on June 29, 2021. Judith is survived by three sons: Steven (Deborah) Williamson of Kenton, Gary Williamson of Kenton, and Dale (Ann) Williamson of Columbus; four grandchildren: […]

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Obituary for James M. “Jim” Long

James M. "Jim" LongApril 15, 1937 - February 20, 2026 James M. “Jim” Long, age 88, of Ada, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Vancrest of Ada.   He was born on April 15, 1937 in LaFayette, Ohio to the late Marvin and Margaret (Muntis) Long.  On August 23, 1959 he married Eleanor (Anspach) Long and she preceded him in death on April 12, 2014.  Jim is survived by his two daughters: Judy E. (Sharon Huber) Long of Dublin, and […]

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Kenton Elementary Third Graders Explore Energy Transfer with ONU Students

Photo: Kenton City Schools A hands-on STEM activity taught third grade students at Kenton Elementary School the fundamentals of energy transfer, specifically, how potential energy converts into kinetic energy. The students partnered with engineering and construction management undergraduates from Ohio Northern University to build vehicle ramps designed to knock down a plastic wolf figurine. Photo: Kenton City Schools Approximately 130 third graders participated in the event, which was sponsored by the Baja Society of Automotive Engineers team in the ONU […]

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Hardin Northern Students Join Team Tressel Fitness Challenge

Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern students have joined the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, which kicked off last week. The Team Tressel Fitness Challenge is a statewide movement to teach and inspire Ohio's next generation of leaders. This challenge is designed for students in grades 3 through 8, and each participant will receive a grade-specific workbook to help set and track personalized fitness goals throughout the challenge. The challenge encourages students to set individual goals to build healthy habits […]

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101 Smokehouse to Open New Location in Marion, Plans Return to Kenton

101 Smokehouse LLC. 101 Smokehouse will soon be operating in Marion. They are moving into 138 South Main Street in Downtown Marion. More information is expected to be released as they get closer to opening this spring. And for people wondering, the owners of 101 Smokehouse are not done with the City of Kenton. On their Facebook page, they informed Kenton residents that the restaurant will be back.

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ODOT District 1 Accepting Applications for Annual Paint-the-Plow Contest

Fort Jennings High School students stand behind their patriotic plow which took second place in the People’s Choice category and first place in the ODOT’s Choice category in 2025. LIMA, Ohio- The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1’s Paint-the-Plow annual contest is now accepting applications for the program. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 13. The program is open to area schools and vocational school groups within the nine-county region of Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, […]

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Hardin County Tractor Pullers Release 2026 Pulling Season Schedule

Hardin County Tractor Pullers The Hardin County Tractor Pullers organization has released the schedule for the 2026 Pulling Season. The season kicks off on June 13 with the Ada War Memorial Spring Pull in Ada. It concludes by in Ada on September 26 with the Ada Fall Brawl. Hardin County Tractor Pullers 2026 Schedule: SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH ADA WAR MEMORIAL SPRING PULL @ADA OHIO 6 PM FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR PULL @ OTTAWA OHIO 7PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST […]

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