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Miller Pleads Not Guilty to Murder and Other Charges; Trial Set for July

Screenshot A Lima woman was arraigned in Hardin County Common Pleas Court this (Wednesday) morning on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter, strangulation, and felonious assault. 64-year-old Donna Jo Miller pleaded not guilty to all charges. Judge Maria Santo set bond at $500,000 cash or surety and scheduled the five-day jury trial to begin July 13. Miller was arrested late last week on the charges connected to the death of Paula Dirmeyer in November of 2025, following an investigation conducted by […]

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Ada High School and Ada Elementary Named 2026 Purple Star Schools

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has recognized Ada High School and Ada Elementary School as Purple Star Schools for the Class of 2026. This distinction reflects the schools’ successful fulfillment of the rigorous standards established by Ohio’s Purple Star Advisory Board. The criteria are designed to ensure schools provide meaningful support to military-connected students and their families. Military-connected youth often face unique academic and social-emotional challenges, particularly during times of transition, activation, and deployment. The Purple Star designation […]

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USDA Designates 7 Ohio Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21, 2026 – This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. The FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, […]

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Findlay Man Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme

A Findlay man has pleaded guilty to his role in leading a conspiracy to obtain millions of dollars from his employer. According to a release from the Ohio Department of Justice, 68-year-old Barry Anderson pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Mail Fraud. According to documents and evidence presented in court, Anderson was a 20-plus year employee with a multinational company specializing in industrial explosives and technical and blasting services, who served in various roles throughout the years. […]

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Hardin County Coroner Speaks at Kenton Rotary Meeting

The Hardin County Coroner was the guest speaker at a recent Kenton Rotary lunch. Hardin County Coroner and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Aaron Fritz was welcomed by Rotarian Jon Steinman.Dr. Fritz was elected coroner in November 2024 following the departure of Dr. Larry Kuk.  Dr. Fritz received his education in Ohio at The Ohio State University and Ohio University, completed his residency in Canton and began his career in Marion in 1998 at the Smith Clinic and came to Kenton in […]

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Fatal Crash on I-75 in Hancock County Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

One person was killed and four others were injured in a crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Interstate 75 in Hancock County. According to a release from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 19, 2026, at approximately 2:59 A.M. on Interstate 75 near milepost 145 in Union Township. A 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Jeanine Marsh, 51 years old of Englewood Ohio was northbound […]

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Lima Woman Faces Murder and Additional Charges in Hardin County Case

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office A Lima woman was indicted last week by a Hardin County Grand Jury on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter, strangulation, and felonious assault. 64-year-old Donna Jo Miller was arrested on the charges Friday night in connection to the death of Paula Dirmeyer. According to a release from Ada Police Chief Alec Cooper, Dirmeyer reported that she was assaulted inside the village of Ada on November 24, 2025. Three days later, she was found dead in […]

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METRICH Drug Task Force Executes Search Warrant in Findlay

On 04/14/2026 at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Hancock County Special Response Team (SRT) executed a narcotic search warrant at 4201 CR 220, Apt 10 in Findlay.    The search of the residence yielded suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking. As a result of the search the following person was arrested and later released on an Own Recognizance Bond: Stephen Barberree.  (age 67) 4201 CR 220 Apt […]

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OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Highlights Swing Bed Program Impact

Pictured left to right: HMH Media & Public Relations Senior Consultant Olivia Weiss, Director of Rehab Services Tim Plumley, Administrative Nurse Manager Ryan Newland, and RN Care Manager Erica Wilcox OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital’s critical access designation has allowed the hospital to operate a Swing Bed Program since 2022. The program supports patients who still need skilled recovery while transitioning from inpatient hospital stay to home. Administrative Nurse Manager Ryan Newland said all of the great work that has gone […]

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