A driver escaped serious injuries in a crash that occurred Monday night on I-75 in Hancock County. WFIN Radio reported that 28 year old Juli Allenbaugh, of Van Wert, lost control of her vehicle while driving north on 75. The crossed the median, overturned and slid in the southbound lanes where it was struck by a semi being operated by 59 year old John Martin II, of Michigan. She was treated for minor injuries. The southbound […]
With big data interpretation and strategizing skills in high demand, and high paying, the University of Findlay has added a data analytics emphasis to its Computer Science Program. According to Burning Glass Technologies, there are not nearly enough data scientists and analysts to fill the thousands of positions now open. On average, such jobs pay an annual salary of $80,265, with hybrid specialists such as data engineers earning well over $100,000. Industries of all types, ranging from news corporations to […]
The Mt. Blanchard Village Council Meeting is scheduled to be held Sunday February 24. - Members will share Council's plans for 2019, review the 1% Income Tax and those attending will have the opportunity to meet the new Village Administrator. The meeting will start at 2 Sunday afternoon in the fellowship hall at the Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church.
The University of Findlay has been ranked the best in the nation as a Church of God-affiliated institution. College Factual, an organization that provides information to help students and caregivers with making a college selection, included 10 schools on its list. The rankings were determined using College Factual’s general rankings, which are based on outcomes such as graduation and retention rates, and early and mid-career earnings of graduates. UF’s approach to higher education focuses on Christian-based values of inclusivity and […]
The Bellefontaine Police Department Youth Academy will be holding two separate classes on March 2 and March 9, 2019. Each class is a day long learning opportunity and these classes are open to High School, Juniors or Seniors who are interested in learning more about a law enforcement career. Pick up an application at the Bellefontaine Police Department to enroll in one of the classes.
Patrons will have the opportunity to attend two separate events this weekend at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located at 276 West Center Street in downtown Marion. On Friday, February 22 at 8 p.m., the classic rock band America will take the Palace stage to perform their top hits which include “I Need You,” “A Horse With No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross the River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” and “Sister Golden Hair,” among others. At press time, a limited […]
The Marion Police Department will hold the final Cops, Kids, Cookies and Cocoa event of the season Wednesday evening. It will take place at the Women's Club Home at 1126 East Center Street from 5:30 until 7:30. Games and other activities will be set up to go along with the cookies and cocoa.
Kenton High School Girls Varsity Basketball falls to Shawnee Local Schools 56-32. The Cats were led by Hannah Holland with 12 points while Jenna Manns added 8 points. Shawnee was led by Tessa Jordan with 18 points while Trinity Gearing had 11 points.
Hardin County law enforcement officials are seeking assistance in locating a person of interest in an aggravated vehicular assault investigation. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Thomas F. Snyder Jr. should call the Hardin County Sheriff's Office TIP LINE @ (419) 675-8475. The incident occurred in the city of Kenton on March 3, 2017.
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