OhioMHAS Announces $820,000 in Behavioral Health Workforce Mini-Grants

OhioMHAS Announces $820,000 in Behavioral Health Workforce Mini-Grants

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) announced yesterday that it has awarded more than $820,000 in mini-grants aimed at strengthening Ohio’s behavioral health workforce. This new investment will support 10 projects focused on increasing career awareness, supporting recruitment and retention, and enhancing contemporary practice for Ohio mental health and addiction professionals. Selected projects address the following priorities: Building new and/or expanding existing partnerships between community and regional entities, such as regional Workforce Development Boards; county Alcohol, […]

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ODOT Proposes Roundabout at High-Crash Intersection in Hardin County, Seeks Public Input

Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation Due to its crash history, the Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing improvements to the intersection of State Route 67 and State Route 235 in Roundhead Township in Hardin County. Despite previous mitigation measures, the intersection continues to experience crashes, prompting ODOT to explore new solutions. A 2024 safety study recommends a single-lane roundabout. ODOT District 1’s safety review team completed a review of the intersection and applied for safety funding, and the project was […]

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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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