A Richwood man was arrested on a warrant this week in Bellefontaine. According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, a deputy met with an officer of the Bellefontaine Police Department to take custody of 23 year old Austin T. Miller on the outstanding warrant. Miller was transported to the Tri County Regional Jail.
The Ridgemont High School is inviting the Ridgemont community to view the 15th Annual Art Show. It is scheduled for Friday and Saturday March 15 and 16 from 6 until 7:30pm and on Sunday March 17 from 1:30 until 3 in the Ridgemont Building Commons. Admission to the art show is free. The Ridgemont musical The Little Mermaid in being performed the same weekend. You may attend the art show without attending the musical, but residents […]
The University of Findlay's Jazz Ensemble will pay tribute to the masters during its spring concert on Sunday, March 24. The public event will be free but must be reserved. To reserve tickets, contact the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts at mcpa.org or call 419-432-2787.
Ohio has once again shown its dominance in economic development and business attraction, according to Site Selection’s newly released Governor’s Cup 2018 rankings. According to a release, as a state, Ohio earned the No. 2 spot overall for total projects for the fifth consecutive year and was third in projects per capita, making Ohio the only state to place in the top three of both categories. Cincinnati and Columbus both placed in the top 10. For the […]
Lima, Ohio – Rhodes State College will host their annual MedPrep Day on Friday, March 15, 2019, beginning at 9:15 am in the Keese Hall Multipurpose Center. This year, over 260 high school students are expected to participate. MedPrep Day is a hands-on experience opportunity for students to explore, and experience all areas of Rhodes State’s Health Sciences programs to better determine which healthcare career best fits their personality, and interest. “Med Prep Day is a great opportunity for students […]
A driver escaped injury in a one vehicle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Marion County. According to the report from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 34 year old Dennis Brown, of Marion, lost control of his car while driving north on County Road 83. The car was heavily damaged when it went off the right side of the road and struck a utility pole. Brown was cited for failing to maintain reasonable […]
Attention University of Findlay community, family and friends: Celebrate the first day of spring this year by taking part in UF’s Day of Giving! This 24-hour opportunity to #OilerUpGiveBack will begin at noon on Wednesday, March 20, and end at noon on March 21. Incentives abound for donating during this time. Financial contributions will not only help students achieve their educational goals, but inspire others to donate too; all are encouraged to participate. Every little bit helps, as any scholarship […]
The number of prescription opioids dispensed to Ohioans declined for the sixth consecutive year in 2018, according to a newly released report from the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy’s Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS). From 2012 to 2018, the total number of opioids dispensed to Ohio patients decreased by 325 million doses or 41 percent. During the same period, the total number of opioid prescriptions issued to Ohioans decreased by 4.6 million. The report also finds prescribers and […]
A sex offense was reported to Kenton police over the weekend. According to the report, a 5 year old Mt. Victory girl and a 7 year old boy from Rootstown, Ohio, were victims of a rape while at an address in the 300 block of North Detroit Street. The incident was said to have occurred sometime since March 2 and was reported this past Saturday. A 12 year old Kenton boy was listed as the suspect, but […]
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