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Regional and State Titles on the Line for Riverdale Esports This Weekend

Riverdale's Fortnite Esports team has officially qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association Esports Ohio in-person postseason championships for the 2025-26 season. The team will compete in the Regional Championships this Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. Since Fortnite competition concludes at the regional level, they will also be competing on-site for the OHSAA State Championship title during the same event weekend. Esports Ohio is a nonprofit, teacher-founded organization that partners with the Ohio High School Athletic Association […]

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ASIST Workshop Aims to Equip Community with Life-Saving Skills

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board for Logan & Champaign Co. The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Logan and Champaign Counties is hosting a LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST, workshop on April 2 and 3. ASIST is a free two-day, interactive suicide first-aid workshop that teaches you how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to create a safety plan that supports their immediate safety. You will learn how […]

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Appeals Court Upholds Murder Conviction and Life Sentence for Marion Man

A Marion man's appeal of his conviction and sentence in a murder trial in Marion County Common Pleas Court has been denied. Justin Brady was found guilty on two counts of aggravated murder, three counts of murder and two counts of felonious assault. The case dates back to July of 2023 when Brady shot and killed his sleeping roommate, D'Jontaez Ross. A jury found Brady guilty on all charges after a trial in October of 2024, and he was sentenced […]

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Kenton Woman Sentenced to 14–18 Years for Fatal State Route 309 Crash

On April 17, 2025, deputies from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of 12757 State Route 309 on the report of a serious injury crash involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies located three victims. Dennis Covault was pronounced deceased at the scene. His spouse, Louise Covault, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a Columbus-area hospital for treatment. The driver of the second vehicle, Hailey Breeden, 28 of Kenton, also sustained serious injuries and was airlifted […]

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Preparations Underway for John Wallace Catfish Derby at France Lake

Preparations are underway for the John Wallace catfish derby at France Lake in Kenton. It is scheduled for April 25 from 6 until midnight. The cost is $22 a team. This year, first place gets $50 and second gets a $25 gift card to bass pro at Indian lake, and third gets a gift card from Michael Angelo’s Pizza. There will be a fish fry starting at 5pm for everyone helping, fishing or a donation greater than $10. For more […]

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Hardin County Chamber Spotlights Quest Federal Credit Union

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Quest Federal Credit Union. The financial institution offers a wide variety of transactional and lending products and services for consumers and businesses. The Credit Union has 14 Board Members who volunteer their time to the Credit Union and have contributed countless hours to the betterment of the lives of the members. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 12837 US Highway 68 Kenton OH 43326 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 419-674-4998 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: […]

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to Visit Spencerville Elementary to Discuss OhioSEE Vision Program

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will visit Spencerville Elementary School in Allen County this afternoon. He will be there to discuss his new children's eyesight program, OhioSEE. OhioSEE is a pilot program in 15 high-need counties. where more than 80% of children who are identified through a vision screening as needing additional vision care do not It brings critical vision services, including comprehensive eye exams and, if needed, glasses, to kindergarten through third grade students right in their school. In addition […]

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Upper Scioto Valley Cabaret Reservations Now Open for February 22 Show

Upper Scioto Valley Music Department Reservations for Upper Scioto Valley's 2026 Cabaret Show are now open. Cabaret will take place on Sunday, February 22nd at 6:00 pm. The doors will open at 5:30, and the jazz band will begin playing at 5:45. The show will feature the Upper Scioto Valley Jazz Band, a student-led talent show, and the Scioto Sound Show Choir. Throughout the event, you can also enjoy dinner. All proceeds will benefit the USV band and choir programs. […]

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Ohio State University Extension to Host Wednesday Wellness Webinars

Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County Ohio State University Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences team is holding Wednesday Wellness Webinars in March. The sessions will start at noon. The free half hour webinar series will focus on "The Healing Power of Connections". Registration is required. Please visit go.osu.edu/lhlwwebinars to register.

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Regional and State Titles on the Line for Riverdale Esports This Weekend

ASIST Workshop Aims to Equip Community with Life-Saving Skills

Appeals Court Upholds Murder Conviction and Life Sentence for Marion Man

Kenton Woman Sentenced to 14–18 Years for Fatal State Route 309 Crash

Preparations Underway for John Wallace Catfish Derby at France Lake

Hardin County Chamber Spotlights Quest Federal Credit Union

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to Visit Spencerville Elementary to Discuss OhioSEE Vision Program

Upper Scioto Valley Cabaret Reservations Now Open for February 22 Show

Ohio State University Extension to Host Wednesday Wellness Webinars

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