Bellefontaine Police Launch Voluntary Camera Registration Program to Boost Community Safety

Bellefontaine Police Launch Voluntary Camera Registration Program to Boost Community Safety

The Bellefontaine Police Department has launched the Camera Registration Program on the City of Bellefontaine’s official website. The program was created to allow residents and businesses to register their camera systems. The goal is to enhance the community’s safety. By registering, Bellefontaine Police Department officers and detectives will know which residents and businesses have surveillance cameras that may assist in investigations, help form leads and ultimately solve and prevent crime in our city. Participation is completely voluntary, and you can […]

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Alger Council Rescinds Ray Brown Memorial Park Name, Seeks Further Community Input

At its April meeting this week, Alger village council members voted to change the name of the Ray Brown Memorial Park back to its original name, which is the Alger Park, but that may not be the end of the story. Council passed a resolution in August of 2024 to rename the park in honor of Brown who pitched in the pre-integration Negro Leagues for a legendary Homestead Grays team that also featured Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard, and Cool Papa […]

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Click, Mathews Introduce Legislation to Better Manage Waste in Ohio

COLUMBUS - Representatives Gary Click (R-Vickery) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) are introducing legislation to address the issue of solid waste management in the state. The legislation, which is a companion bill to Senate Bill 147 introduced by Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin), will empower counties to act in the best interest of constituents without pleading for permission from surrounding counties. It will also create an orderly process to withdraw, distribute the resources equitably and initiate a new solid waste district better […]

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Marion County Grand Jury Indicts Parents in Infant’s Death from Dog Attack

Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan, recently announced an indictment against parents involved in the fatal dog attack of their infant child last year. The Marion County Grand Jury has brought felony charges against Blake Bates and Alyssa Smith, the parents involved in the death of their 6-month-old infant due to a vicious dog attack. The incident occurred on April 28, 2024, at the couple’s home on Miami Street in Marion. The Marion County Grand Jury charged Blake Bates and Alyssa […]

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Kenton Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Monday Evening

A Kenton woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred around 6:30 Monday evening in the 300 block of South High Street. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, 33-year-old Rebecca Reed drove her car from a parked position on High Street failing to see a southbound vehicle being operated by 33-year-old Michael Hale. The resulting collision caused disabling damage to both vehicles. Reed was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital with suspected serious injuries. The crash remains […]

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Riverdale Lady Falcons Claim Championship at Carey Relays, Set New Meet Record in Distance Medley

Photo: Cheap $hots Photography- Kim Camper School officials sent congratulations to the Riverdale Lady Falcons on their Championship in the Carey Relays this past Saturday. The distance medley of Gwen Bucher, Graycee King, Marissa Bonham, and Allison Woodruff set a new meet record. Allison Woodruff also placed first in the mile. The Freshman sprint medley of Seneca Wentz, Cyndell Morton, Sophie Wetherill and Paige Vent had a first-place finish. The 4x200 of Kennedy Phelps, Page Vent, Seneca Wentz, and Marissa […]

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Kenton Lions Club Hosts Sheriff Everhart, Plans Community Projects and More at April Meeting

Pictured Left to Right, Harding Co. Sheriff Keith Everhart, Lion President Jason Van Buskirk. The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd, at the Kenton Elks. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Lion President Jason Van Buskirk with 20 members and a guest present. Guest Speaker: Sheriff Keith Everhart spoke to the Lions about the upcoming levy that failed in November. He emphasized that the Levy is a Renewal, Not a “new” […]

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Kenton Plans Historic Memorial Day Tribute Honoring Fallen Heroes, Veterans, and Community Service Members

Photo: Rescue Grovel Chapel- Kenton, Ohio The City of Kenton, Rescue Grove Chapel Committee, Hardin County Armory, and the Kenton Lions Club is planning a special and historical addition to the annual Memorial Day Parade on May 26. They will be honoring the area's history as the home of the nation’s first Medal of Honor recipient, high-ranking officers and all fallen Ohio soldiers that served from the Civil War era to present, who have either been buried or held in […]

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OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital Expands Availability of MRI Services

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is enhancing its imaging services by expanding MRI availability to provide patients with greater access to critical diagnostic imaging. MRI appointments will be available on two upcoming Saturdays this spring: April 26th and May 3rd. Then, beginning May 19th, MRI services will be offered every Monday (except Memorial Day), Tuesday, and Friday, ensuring consistent weekday availability for patients in Hardin County and surrounding areas. This expansion is part of OhioHealth’s ongoing commitment to keeping […]

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