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Caledonia Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on State Route 309 in Marion County

Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on May 29, 2026, at approximately 5:28 PM, on State Route 309 near milepost 21 in Claridon Township, Marion County. The crash involved a black 2012 Hyundai Elantra driven by 19-year-old Eva J. Moran, of Caledonia, a white 2013 GMC Acadia driven by 19-year-old Nathaniel R. Blankenship, of Marion, and a black 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 23-year-old Dalila Zamudio, […]

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Single-Vehicle Crash in Hancock County Claims Life of Kenton Man

A Kenton man died Friday evening following a single-vehicle crash in Hancock County. According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at approximately 5:55 p.m. on May 29 to a crash on State Route 613 near Township Road 231 in Allen Township. Investigators said a 2002 International truck driven by 36-year-old Michael Davis of Kenton was traveling westbound on SR 613 when the vehicle traveled into the eastbound lanes before veering off the right side of the roadway. The […]

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BPW Members Hear Update on Downtown Kenton Revitalization Efforts

President Sandy Moore welcomed 4 members and guest Jennifer Ramge to the Hardin Co. Business & Professional Women’s Club. The dinner meeting was at Kenton’s Royal Buffet on May 27 at 5:30 p.m. Following the delicious dinner, hostess Connie Dietz introduced speaker Jennifer Ramge. Ramge works part-time for the Chamber of Commerce as the coordinator for the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. Her mission is to “Preserve the Past. Powering the Future”. That means that she wants to revitalize Kenton’s downtown […]

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6-State Trooper Project: 7,932 Drivers Cited for Safety Belt Violations

COLUMBUS – Earlier this month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with members of the 6-State Trooper Project, joined forces to focus on safety belt enforcement. During the eight-day initiative, which ran from Monday, May 18 through Monday, May 25, the Patrol issued 2,832 citations for safety belt violations. Another 98 citations were issued relating to child safety seat violations. The campaign included the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and West Virginia State […]

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Kenton Native Chase Fleece Named Carter Historic Farm Coordinator

Chase Fleece LinkedIn A former employee of WKTN has been named by the Wood County Park District has the Carter Historic Farm Coordinator. Chase Fleece will oversee all activities at Carter Historic Farm including farming operations, programming and events, animal care, and overall maintenance of the site. Park District Executive Director Chris Smalley stated that Fleece has exceptional depth of knowledge and much practical, hands-on agriculture experience. Fleece is a graduate of Kenton High School, and he graduated with a […]

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Rescue Grove Chapel Committee Meets with State Historic Preservation Office

Pictured from left to right is Dani Cohen, Carrie Simmons and Grove Cemetery Superintendent Jerry HaudenschieldPhoto: Ron Rogers- Rescue Grove Chapel Several members of the Rescue Grove Chapel committee met earlier this week with Dani Cohen and Carrie Simmons from the State of Ohio Historic Preservation Office. According to information in the Rescue Grove Chapel Facebook group, committee members present were Jennifer Whitaker Ramge, William Bill Keller,  Michael Kasler, Ronald Marvin Jr., and Ron Rogers. Ramge has been directing the paperwork […]

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Pursuit Beginning in Lima Ends with Arrest in Hardin County

Hardin County Sheriff's Department-Inmate Roster A felony pursuit that started in Lima Wednesday morning ended with the arrest of the suspect later that day. According to information from Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart, deputies assisted in the pursuit starting around 10:15am yesterday. The vehicle was found abandoned between Alger and McGuffey, and a search was initiated, but the suspect was not found in the area. He was located later in the day and was apprehended. 40-year-old Daniel Boutwell was transported […]

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Ohio State Extension Offering Home Food Preservation Webinar Series

Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences is offering a Home Food Preservation webinar series this summer. It will be held on several Tuesdays from noon until 12:30 starting June 9. They will then be held June 23, July 7, 21 and 28 and August 11. Webinars are free, but registrations are required by visiting go.osu.edu/fpwebinars.

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Sheetz Marks Continued Progress on $169M Findlay Distribution Facility Ahead of Fall 2026 Opening

Facility remains on schedule as Sheetz ramps up hiring for nearly 200 positions, including a CDL-A driver hiring event next Tuesday ALTOONA, PA — Yesterday Sheetz, a leader in restaurant-quality food and unmatched convenience, announced continued progress on its $169 million distribution facility in Findlay, Ohio. The project remains on schedule for an official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in fall 2026, with a specific date to be announced later this summer.When opened, this state-of-the-art building will directly support Sheetz’s expanding […]

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