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Construction Progress Continues on Vancrest of Kenton

Vancrest of Kenton Lumber has arrived, and walls are beginning to rise as Vancrest of Kenton begins to take shape. Every board, every wall, and every day of progress brings them one step closer to opening the doors and serving the Kenton community with compassionate care. They will offer compassionate assisted living, rehab, and skilled nursing services in a warm and welcoming environment. The 67,700-square-foot facility will be a 64-bed nursing and residential care facility. If all goes as planned, […]

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Rock the Lake Cancelled Due to Weekend Weather Forecast

Rock the Lake that was scheduled for tomorrow at Indian Lake has been cancelled. That is due to inclement and potentially dangerous weather forecasted for Saturday. This event will not be rescheduled in 2026. If you purchased VIP tickets and/or VIP parking, you will receive communication about refunds via email. According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall will be present at times on Saturday and Sunday, which could lead to flooding. Some of the stronger storms over the weekend […]

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Public Eye Explores How CLEAN Enterprises Is Empowering Fathers

CLEAN Enterprises offers support services that are aimed at helping men be the fathers their family needs. Jasper Person, who is the CLEAN Team Lead Facilitator for programming and services in Hardin County, said a lot of those services are provided through a series of workshops where they connect with fathers around the area. He said the workshops cover a number of important topics, "Housing assistance, financial education, workforce development opportunities, entrepreneurship and just educational support, as well as reentry […]

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Hardin County Real Estate, Manufactured Home Tax Payments Due August 5

Hardin County Real Estate Tax payments are due Wednesday, August 5. Manufactured Home Tax payments are also due the same day. Property owners can view tax amounts on the Hardin County Auditor's website.  Taxes paid within 10 days past the due date are subject to a 5% penalty. Taxes paid after 10 days are subject to a 10% penalty. The Treasurer’s Office is located on the second floor of the Courthouse, and the phone number is 419-674-2246.

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Two Columbus Residents Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Lakeview

A man and a woman from Columbus were arrested after a search warrant was served at a residence in Lakeview on Wednesday. According to a release from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, the warrant was served at 11510 Blackhawk Path after an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of narcotics in the Chippewa Park area. Tony Troiano was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and Kelley Kirtos was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Both are being held in the Logan County Jail, […]

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Detroit Man Arrested in Fatal Marion County Hit-and-Run Crash

A Detroit, Michigan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection to a fatal hit and run crash that occurred this past Tuesday morning near Waldo in Marion County. According to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, troopers with the Patrol’s Special Response Team arrested 47-year-old Devon R. Kennedy at a residence in Columbus. Kennedy was transported to the Franklin County Corrections Center where he is being held on a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide. He will be arraigned […]

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Findlay Police Department Promotes Kasey Schroeder to Sergeant

The Findlay Police Department has announced the promotion of Kasey Schroeder to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Schroeder was sworn in by Mayor Christina Muryn Tuesday morning at the Findlay Municipal Building. Sergeant Schroeder is a graduate of Mohawk High School. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement and Corrections and a Master's Degree in Justice Administration from Tiffin University. Sergeant Schroeder began her law enforcement career with the Findlay Police Department in August of 2018, after completing her […]

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Revitalize Kenton to Host “Rock the Block” Community Festival Sept. 26

Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Revitalize Kenton, is presenting  “Rock the Block” —a downtown community festival taking place on September 26, 2026. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Franklin St will be blocked off from Detroit to Leighton St. This is what is planned: • Morning (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.): “Market on Main” Farmer's Market on Franklin St. • “The Rock The Block Cornhole Classic” – 4 pm and will be on Franklin St.  Arcade Games at the Varsity Venue, Outdoor […]

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Ohio Hi-Point Prepares for Upcoming School Year

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – As the new school year approaches, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center will welcome new and returning students and their families to Student Orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 12-5 p.m. The event will provide students with the information and resources they need to begin the school year. With more than 750 students enrolled — a record high for Ohio Hi-Point — families are encouraged to attend during their designated time to help the orientation process run smoothly: Last […]

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