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Marion Palace Theatre Presents: Puppy Pals Live!

The Marion Palace Theatre invites families and dog lovers alike to experience Puppy Pals Live!—a hilarious, high-energy stunt dog show—on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This one-of-a-kind performance features talented rescue dogs who have gone from shelters to the spotlight, performing incredible tricks, obstacle courses, and laugh-out-loud routines. Led by trainer Wesley Williams, the show combines comedy, audience interaction, and nonstop action for a fun-filled experience that appeals to all ages. In addition to the excitement on stage, […]

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McGuffey Village Council Holding Special Meeting May 11

McGuffey Village Council will hold a special meeting on Monday May 11. One of the items on the agenda is filling vacancies on council. Village residents who are interested in serving still have time to turn in a letter of interest. Council members will also discuss the possibility of or deciding on a potential increase of water and sewer rates. Officials in the village noted that water tower repairs will be happening in the near future. The Special Meeting will […]

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KPD Serves Multiple Warnings About High Grass and Junk on Properties

Multiple notices were served Wednesday by Kenton Police Officers warning residents about high grass and junk on their properties. There was a total of 13 notices that were served throughout the city. Screenshot Residents who were warned about high grass were given 5 days to comply with the warning. Those who were served notices about junk were given 10 days to comply.

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Bluffton University Honors Faculty and Staff at Annual Recognition Lunch

BLUFFTON, Ohio— Dr. Alex Sider, president of Bluffton University, and Bluffton University Cabinet recognized faculty and staff for milestone years of service during the annual faculty and staff recognition lunch held Tuesday, May 5. The event celebrated employees whose dedication and service have contributed to the university’s mission of preparing students for lives of purpose, service and leadership. Faculty and staff members were honored for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 35 years of service. Those recognized for five years […]

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Average Gas Prices Spike Again

Another week, another sharp increase of average prices for a gallon of gasoline. According to AAA, https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=OH, the average U.S. price is $4.54 a gallon today, which is an increase of 32 cents since last Wednesday. The Ohio average is $4.81 a gallon, an increase of 59 cents in one week. Hardin County’s average price per gallon is at $4.55 a gallon, a big increase from last week’s $4.07 a gallon. That is the cheapest average in our region. The […]

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Kasler and Schwemer Easily Win Republican Primary Races; Flowers Runs Unopposed on Democratic Ballot; Riverdale School Renewal Levy Decided

Races are set for this Fall after Tuesday’s Primary Election. On the Republican ballot for Hardin County Commissioner, Michael Kasler won in a landslide. He picked up 1442 votes. The next top vote getter was Paul Osborne with 658 votes, third was Michelle Laubis with 590 and Bob Carder got 303 votes. Kasler expressed his appreciation for voters on Tuesday and said he is looking forward to November, "Yes it was a very good campaign, and the citizens of Hardin […]

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ONU Resumes Normal Operations After Tuesday’s Bomb Threat

There were some anxious moments on the campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada Tuesday. At around 2:25 Tuesday afternoon, a bomb threat was received and the campus was evacuated, and students were sheltered at Ada High School. ONU Public Safety, the Ada Police Department, Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Kenton Police, Forest Police, Perry Township Police, and the West Central Regional Bomb Squad responded and assisted in a search of campus buildings. By 3:45pm, King-Horn was cleared. Around 20 minutes […]

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ONU Campus Being Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

UPDATE: 5/5/26 4:02 p.m. ONU Alert: McIntosh is now clear. Students are able to return to McIntosh at this time. The C-store is open and the dining hall will be open at 4:30 p.m. for dinner. The WOW Cafe will open at a later time. At this point, students can only be in either King-Horn or McIntosh. Campus is NOT open for pedestrian traffic. UPDATE: 5/5/26 3:42 p.m. ONU Alert: King-Horn (and ONLY King-Horn) has been cleared. Students are able […]

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Public Eye Podcast

Ray Brown Memorial Park Dedication Topic of Public Eye Podcast

David Strittmatter, Associate Professor of History at Ohio Northern University and Hardin County Historical Museums Board Member, talks about the Ray Brown Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony taking place on May 14 in Alger, where Brown was born.. He also talks about Brown's career and induction into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. The show first aired the weekend of May 2, 2026. Ray Brown ParkDownload

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Marion Palace Theatre Presents: Puppy Pals Live!

McGuffey Village Council Holding Special Meeting May 11

KPD Serves Multiple Warnings About High Grass and Junk on Properties

Bluffton University Honors Faculty and Staff at Annual Recognition Lunch

Average Gas Prices Spike Again

Kasler and Schwemer Easily Win Republican Primary Races; Flowers Runs Unopposed on Democratic Ballot; Riverdale School Renewal Levy Decided

ONU Resumes Normal Operations After Tuesday’s Bomb Threat

ONU Campus Being Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

Ray Brown Memorial Park Dedication Topic of Public Eye Podcast

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