National Guard Unit Prepares for Deployment— Public ‘Call to Duty’ Ceremony Set for Tomorrow in Piqua

National Guard Unit Prepares for Deployment— Public ‘Call to Duty’ Ceremony Set for Tomorrow in Piqua

About 160 members of the Ohio Army National Guard’s 1487th Transportation Company, based in Piqua, Ohio, are deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The public is invited to attend a call to duty ceremony honoring the deploying Soldiers at 2 p.m., on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The ceremony is set to take place at Piqua High School, located at 1 Indian Trail in Piqua. While deployed, the unit will provide transportation […]

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Vote Now: Ohio State Highway Patrol Competes in National “Best Looking Cruiser” Contest

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is once again competing for the title of “Best Looking Cruiser,” and they need your help to make that happen. The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is an annual competition where state law enforcement agencies submit photos of their patrol vehicle. The top 13 photos, based on public votes, are featured in the AAST’s annual calendar. The contest is a way to encourage friendly competition between law enforcement […]

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Hundreds of Area Swimmers to Compete in Wapakoneta During WOAL Championships

Kyleigh Nau (Kenton Swim Team) Wapakoneta, OHIO – More than 500 swimmers and their families will descend on Wapakoneta July 11-12, 2025, for the annual Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) Swim Champs. The WOAL is for swimmers aged 5-18 who are members of one of the league’s teams. Wapakoneta Village pool is the host site for the 2025 Swim Champs and will host seven teams: Ada Gators, Bluffton Sardines, Findlay Frogs, Kenton Stingrays, Shawnee Tide, Wapakoneta Waves, Westside Wave and […]

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Officer Temple Featured in Kenton PD’s New Spotlight Series

Photo: Kenton Police Department The Kenton Police Department has launched an Officer Spotlight feature on its Facebook page. Officer Nicholas Temple was in the spotlight today. With 12 years in law enforcement and just shy of a year with Kenton Police Department, he brings experience, heart, and humor to every shift. He said his grandfather inspired him to wear the badge. For more on Officer Temple, visit the Kenton Police Department's Facebook page, and watch for more spotlights, as they […]

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Kenton Officers Serve Up Smiles and Lemonade for a Great Cause

Photo: Kenton Police Department The Kenton Police Department's Heart Behind the Badge lemonade stand that was set up during Market on Main Saturday was a success. Officers traded sirens for smiles and showed up with pitchers in hand. They raised over $500, which will be used for their annual 'Shop with a Cop' event. The Kenton Police Department thanked everyone who helped support the event.

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Sweet Success: Lewis Family McDonald’s Cookie Initiative Brings in Over $1,000 for United Way of Hardin County

The United Way of Hardin County recently thanked the Lewis Family McDonald's for their support and all of the community who purchased cookies for their recent fundraiser. McDonald's conducted the Cookies for a Cause initiative. From May 19th through May 31, 100% of the proceeds from cookie sales went to the United Way of Hardin County. The participating Lewis Family McDonald's locations were in Ada and Kenton. The program raised over $1,000 for the United Way of Hardin County.

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AMVETS Post 1994 Congratulates 2025 Americanism Contest Winners

Amvets Post 1994 congratulated the 2025 Americanism Contest winners. They are Payzlee Holcomb - Essay grades 6 through 12, Bella Ray - Poster grades 2 through 5, Ayden Thompson - Flag Coloring Kindergarten or 1st grade and Melanie McCloud and Nova Crowe - Flag Coloring Post preschool age 3 and 4. Winners at the Post level will be sent to District. District winners will move on to State, then to National with a chance to win a trip to the […]

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Social Media Raises Awareness About Seton Kenton Air Conditioner Malfunction

(This story replaces a story posted earlier to provide more information) A groundswell of support has sprung up to provide help to residents of Seton Kenton Apartments thanks to social media. The complex's air conditioning unit has been out since the end of May, according to a relative of one of the residents, and it won't be fixed until July. During the heatwave this week, an 81-year-old resident is said to have contacted her daughter telling her it was so […]

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Food Truck Owners Respond to Kellogg’s Lawsuit

(filed as part of Kellogg's exhibits in U.S. District Court documents) The owners of a Findlay food truck have responded after being sued by a giant in the food industry. Kellogg filed a lawsuit this month against the owners of Leggo My Eggroll in U.S. District Court in Toledo. The suit claims that the owners infringed on their copyrighted slogan L'Eggo my Eggo," which is used to promote the company's Eggo frozen waffles. (filed as part of Kellogg's exhibits in […]

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