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Coressel Officially Launches Campaign for 83rd Ohio House District

Photo: Sheila Coressel Sheila Coressel officially launched her campaign for the 83rd Ohio House District during an event held June 30, 2026, in Findlay. The event brought together supporters and attendees from Hardin and Hancock counties as Coressel discussed her background, experience in education and local government, and priorities if elected. The 83rd district includes northern Logan County, Hardin County, and Hancock County. Speakers at the event included Tim Davis, an Ohio Education Association labor consultant, State Central Committee representative, […]

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Tree Town Festival Honors Jim and Marie Forney as Grand Marshals of Parade

Tree Town Festival FOREST- Jim and Marie Forney have been named grand marshals of the Forest Tree Town Festival Parade that will step off this evening at 6:30pm. The Tree Town Festival Committee saluted the Forneys for their steadfast dedication to the betterment of Forest. They are the owners of Forney Sales and Service, started by Jim’s parents, Leta and Wayne Forney. Jum purchased the lawn mower sales and service business from his mom in 1992. Committee member Raegan Hastings […]

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Delaware Man Faces Kidnapping, Importuning and Public Indecency Charges Following Incident at Marysville Municipal Pool

A 43-year-old Delaware man was arraigned in Marysville Municipal Court Thursday on charges connected to an incident at the Marysville Pool this past Tuesday. According to a release from the Marysville Police Department, on July 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM, officers from the Marysville Police Division were dispatched to the Marysville Municipal Pool at 510 Park Ave Marysville, Ohio. Upon arrival, officers spoke with City Pool employees and a male juvenile victim. It was reported that an unidentified adult male […]

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More Than 500 Swimmers Expected in Kenton for WOAL Championship

More than 500 swimmers and their families will descend on Kenton tomorrow and Saturday for the 44th Western Ohio Aquatics League Championship. The WOAL meet is for swimmers aged 5 to 18 who are members of a league team. The Kenton Municipal Swimming Pool is the host site for the 2026 Swim Champs and will host teams from Ada, Bluffton, Findlay, Kenton, Shawnee Country Club, Wapakoneta, Westside and Van Wert, and those eight teams will compete for the 2026 league […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 258

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Kenton Fire Department to Retire Original Engine 72 After 31 Years of Service

Kenton Professional Firefighter's Local 563 Earlier this week, the Kenton Fire Department conducted what is most likely the last weekly check of Engine 72. Fighting fire in Hardin County since being delivered, Engine 72, a 1995 Ford built by E-ONE, was a frontline fire apparatus until 2015 when Engine 71 was purchased. Even in recent years when other units have been out of service, Engine 72 has been the primary pumper for residential fires and a crucial support pumper. It […]

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Allen County Sheriff’s Office Continues Meijer Shooting Investigation

The Allen County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau is continuing its investigation into the June 29th shooting at Meijer. While detectives have identified the individual believed to have discharged the firearm, investigators are still working to identify and locate the remaining individuals involved and are asking for the public's assistance. On June 29, 2026, at approximately 4:10 p.m., deputies with the Allen County Sheriff's Office responded to Meijer (3298 Elida Road, Lima, Ohio) after receiving reports of shots fired inside the […]

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Kenton Elks Lodge Celebrates National Competition Success

Kenton Elks Lodge #157 Kenton Elks Lodge #157 was awarded second place during the Tuesday morning session of the National Ritual Contest in Chicago. Their final score was 94.9314. Brick, New Jersey Lodge #2151 was the winner this year. Kenton Elks Lodge #157 In addition, Sue Buroker won fourth place in the flag presentation competition. Kenton Elks Lodge #157 On Monday's general assembly meeting of the Grand Lodge, the winners of multiple ritual awards were announced. Kenton was well represented […]

todayJuly 8, 2026 204

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Cyclospora Cases Reported in Auglaize County

Auglaize County Health Department The Auglaize County Health Department is currently investigating an increase in gastrointestinal illness cases impacting Auglaize County residents. According to a release from the Health Department, some of the cases are caused by a parasite called Cyclospora. To reduce your risk, you should wash your hands for no less than 20 seconds with soap using running water. You should also wash all produce including from farmers markets, home gardens, and grocery stores. They should be washed […]

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Kenton Historic Courthouse District announces Eats on the Street lineup

Kenton Historic Courthouse District The official Eats on the Street food truck lineup has been released by the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. There will be 20 vendors, which KHCD call a dream-team lineup, serving spectacular food during the event on Saturday, July 18. It will take place from 5:00 until 10:00 p.m. in downtown Kenton. In addition to the food trucks, there will be live music, a kid’s zone and more. Check out the full lineup below: Wok Up Street […]

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