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The Logan County Sheriff's Office, Russells Point Police Department, Washington Township Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol and additional safety service partners continue to assist the greater Indian Lake Community following the March 14 tornadoes. The primary concern is the safety and security of the public as recovery efforts continue. Law enforcement personnel are on patrol 24 hours a day by vehicle and on foot in residential and business areas. […]

The Kenton City Schools FFA chapter is collecting needed items for victims of last week's deadly tornado that devastated the Indian Lake area. Indian Lake's FFA chapter said that some of the items needed are batteries of all sizes, extension cords, gloves, gas cans, prepaid visa cards, tarps, flashlights and water.  Non-perishable foods would also be appreciated. If you would like to donate those items, drop them off at Kenton […]

Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart's next Coffee with the Sheriff event is tomorrow. It will be held Friday morning from 9 until 10:30 at the Buckeye East Coffee Shop in Ada. You will be able to meet Sheriff Everhart, enjoy coffee courtesy of the Sheriff and have a casual conversation.  There'll be opportunities to ask questions, express concerns or offer a compliment.

FINDLAY, Ohio – Ohio Wildlife Officer Payton Phenicie, of New Washington, has been assigned to Wyandot County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Phenicie replaces State Wildlife Officer Nathan West, who was promoted to the Wildlife District Four (southeast Ohio) manager in 2023. Officer Phenicie, 24, graduated from Buckeye Central High School and then Hocking College in 2020 with a degree in natural […]

The 4-H Enrollment season remains open. Returning members can sign into their 4H Online account and enroll for 2024. NEW members can create an account if no one else in your household has not been in 4-H before.   The deadline to sign into your account and complete enrollment is April 15.  If you need assistance, contact the office at 419-674-2297.

The Upper Scioto Valley School District is sponsoring a Digital Empowerment for Parents event next Thursday March 28. It will run from 6 until 8 that evening in the USV Board Room at the school in McGuffey. Scott Frank, former Internet Crimes Against Children investigator and internet safety expert, will be the featured speaker. Topic will include current trends, online risks and understanding risk factors. The free event is for […]

COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French and representatives from the department's Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) are hosting a free “Welcome to Medicare” virtual town hall educational event on April 2 from 11 a.m. to noon for Ohioans new to Medicare. OSHIIP's Medicare experts will provide an overview of Medicare, Part A and B benefits, Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare supplement plans, Medicare […]

The American Red Cross continues to respond to communities affected by last week’s deadly tornadoes in Central Ohio March 20, 2024 — Our hearts go out to those affected by the deadly March 14th tornadoes which left a path of destruction through Central Ohio, including the communities surrounding Indian Lake. Red Cross volunteers and staff have been on the ground since the storms struck, working tirelessly with our community partners […]

Voters made their voices heard in Tuesday’s Primary Election. Hardin County voters chose Joe Sherman as the Republican candidate for Hardin County Commissioner. He received 1465 votes, topping Michael Kasler, Kathy Kelley and Paul Osborne. Sherman was pleased with the results, "I appreciate everyone that came out and voted. I’m very thankful for my family to support me in this endeavor, and also basically the other  candidates, they were very […]