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Kenton City Council Member Arrested

A Kenton City Council member was arrested this (Monday) afternoon. 55-year-old Steve Walter, who represents the city's 3rd Ward, is being held on charges of strangulation and domestic violence. Council President Joel Althauser had no comment on the arrest at this time. He referred the matter to the Kenton Police Department. Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser stated that Walter, "Was arrested following a report of alleged domestic violence involving his wife." "He was transported to Marion Multi County, where he […]

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2025 Hardin County Fair Opens with Great Weather

The 2025 Hardin County Fair is officially underway. The Opening Ceremony was held at the new gazebo. Opening remarks were presented by Hardin County Agricultural Society President Jake McFadden. The flag was raised by Hardin County Veterans during the singing of the National Anthem. McFadden then introduced various local elected officials who were in attendance and representatives of state and U.S. elected officials. Recognition was then given to 2025 Fair Honoree Dennis Hinton. Hinton's connection to the fair dates back […]

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Defendant Facing Aggravated Murder Charge Dies Before Case Goes to Court

A man who was indicted for the murder of a Mt. Victory man in 2022 died last week, and the indictment against him was dismissed. According to the Hardin County Common Pleas Court document, 50-year-old Anthony Allen Browne died on August 19. As a result, the indictment on a charge of aggravated murder was dismissed, and all pending warrants were ordered recalled. The charges were connected to the murder of Richard Whitaker Jr. on September 3 of 2022. At the […]

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Drugs Seized After Search Warrants were Served at Residences in Findlay Wednesday Night

Multiple search warrants were served by in the 100 blocks of Shinkle Street and Western Avenue in Findlay Wednesday night. The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force and the Hancock County Special Response Team assisted the FBI and Task Force Officers. The searches yielded 500 grams of Cocaine, 500 grams of Ketamine, 144 grams of Psilocybin mushrooms, 25.25 grams of MDMA, 129 suspected acid tabs, and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking were also located. The addresses and suspect information […]

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United Way of Hardin County Kicks Off Campaign with Successful Day of Caring

Kenton, OH – The United Way of Hardin County launched its 2025/2026 campaign with the annual Day of Caring on August 15, bringing together 40 volunteers to make a meaningful impact at six local work sites across the county. The day began with the Kickoff Breakfast, where Zach and Jayna Jansen were proudly introduced as the 2025/26 Honorary Campaign Chairs. The Jensons expressed their excitement about serving the community and leading the campaign, which aims to raise $200,000 to support […]

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2025 Hardin County Fair Prince and Princess Winners Announced

(Michael Ralston and Liza Ruehlen) The winners of the Hardin County Fair Prince and Princess contest for 2025 were announced this morning. On the Morning Buzz with Chad and Jenny, Jolene Buchenroth, Co-Chair of the Royalty Committee, explained how the winners are chosen, "Kids compete by selling raffle tickets, and those tickets are $5 each. The boy that sells the most tickets becomes the Prince, and the girl that sells the most tickets becomes the Princess." This year, Buchenroth said […]

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Strange Purple Color in Wyandot County Creek Explained

Wyandot County Public Health is aware of a strange “purple” color in a creek east of Carey known as Poverty Run in the area of County Highway 16 and Township Highway 105. As of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Ohio EPA determined the cause was an overuse of hog manure as fertilizer on nearby fields. The excess waste washed into the creek. Three pumps are now running to add air to the water to help clean it, with two […]

todayAugust 13, 2025 1139

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New Gazebo at Hardin County Fair

Hardin County Fairgoers this year will notice a new gazebo on the grounds. Earlier this year, it was determined that the old gazebo was no longer safe for the performers to use, because the floor was starting to soften and the foundation was starting to erode. The new gazebo is well on its way to being constructed and will be open for the 2025 Hardin County Fair. Hensel Ready Mix donated the new concrete base for the gazebo and Vanderpool […]

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Kenton Students Can Enjoy Free Breakfast

Kenton City School students will be able to enjoy free breakfast during the 2025-26 school year. The free breakfast will be served every morning. Cafeteria Supervisor Regina Comstock said it is part of the National School Breakfast Program.

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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