Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday Returns August 7-9

Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday Returns August 7-9

Ohio's 2026 Sales Tax Holiday will take place from August 7-9. This is an opportunity to do back-to-school shopping and buy essential items completely tax-free. This is on clothing priced at $75 or less per item, school supplies priced at $20 or less per item and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less per item. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance has posted a link on its Facebook where you can check out all the rules, exclusions, and […]

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Lima Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Crash at Cable Road Intersection

A Lima man was seriously injured after his bicycle was struck by a car Tuesday morning at the intersection in Lima. According to the report from the Lima Police Department, 63-year-old Troy Terhark attempted to cross Cable Road from a stop sign on Carolina Avenue, and his bicycle was struck by a southbound car being driven by 42-year-old Matthew Gogley, of Lima. Terhark was transported to St. Rita's Medical Center. A nursing staff member advised a police officer that his […]

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Findlay Man Succumbs to Injuries Following E-Bike Accident

A Findlay man who was involved in an E-Bike accident early this past Monday morning in that city has died. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, Daniel Martin died Tuesday from injuries he suffered in the accident. Martin lost control of the bike while traveling north in an alley at just past midnight Monday in the 700 block of Frazer Street in Findlay. The bike went off the left side of the alley and struck a fence.

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Former Kenton Resident Faces September Trial on Rape Charges in Marion County

A former Kenton resident was indicted earlier this year by a Marion County Grand Jury on three counts of rape, and the victim was listed as being under 13 years of age. Tyeson Hurt, now of Marion, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Originally his trial was scheduled for May, but according to court documents it has since been moved to September 22 in Marion County Common Pleas Court. It is anticipated to last for two days. A pretrial hearing […]

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Springfield Post investigating a non-injury single-engine airplane crash in Clark County

SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday, July 20, just after 7:30 p.m., troopers from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a non-injury single-engine airplane crash. The crash occurred at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH) on W. Blee Road in Green Township, Clark County.The preliminary investigation revealed a 1979 Piper Saratoga SP single-engine airplane, piloted by Michael Styles, 78, Dayton, was flying from Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (KMGY) to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. While landing, the Piper’s front landing gear potentially […]

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Registration Open for Revitalize Kenton Trivia Night on August 7

Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Registrations can be made now for Revitalize Kenton's next Trivia Night on August 7. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 at the Elks Lodge in Kenton, and you do not need to be a member to attend. The cost is $20 per person, which includes snacks, 7 rounds of trivia and 2 drinks. For more information and to register, please click here.

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Ada Public Library Adult Book Group to Meet August 4

Ada Public Library Ada Public Library's Adult Book Group meets next on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 PM. This month, they are reading "Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home" by Stephen Starring Grant. Copies be picked up now at the front desk in both regular and large print. The library is located at 320 North Main Street in Ada.

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Ridgeway Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Logan County Crash

A Ridgeway man was seriously injured in a Logan County crash over the weekend. Austin Housler, 33 of Ridgeway, was involved in a crash that occurred Saturday evening, July 18, at around 6:20pm. According to a report from the Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Housler was operating a motorcycle northeast on SR 274 and failed to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle went off the left side of the road, overturned and struck a utility pole. Housler was […]

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Allen County Sheriff’s Office Launches New Mobile App

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has announced the launch of its new mobile app, providing residents with a convenient way to stay informed, receive important alerts, and connect directly with the Sheriff’s Office. Available free for both Apple and Android devices, the app offers users quick access to Sheriff’s Office news, public safety information, social media updates, contact information, and community resources. Residents can also receive push notifications for emergency alerts, severe weather notifications, road closures, and other time-sensitive information […]

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