11-Year-Old Child Among Two Killed in I-75 Crash in Auglaize County

11-Year-Old Child Among Two Killed in I-75 Crash in Auglaize County

Two people, including an 11-year-old child, were killed in a crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Interstate 75 in Auglaize County. According to a release from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 48-year-old Holly Williams, of Howell, Michigan, drove off the left side of the road while traveling north on 75. The vehicle struck two median cables before re-entering the road where it became disabled. A passenger, 54-year-old James Johnson, of Limestone, Tennessee, was attempting to […]

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Kenton Fire Department Congratulates Newest Paramedic Wil Boughan

Kenton Professional Firefighter's Local 563 The Kenton Fire Department congratulated its newest paramedic Wil Boughan. He has been in paramedic school since last August while also being a full-time father and volunteering at his local fire department. Boughan's new certification will go towards Kenton Fire Department's constant goal of providing the best care for its citizens. City of Kenton officials also praised the new paramedic, saying that the city "just gained an extra layer of top-tier safety and care."

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One Injured in Findlay Shooting; Juvenile Suspect Arrested

One person was shot and a juvenile suspect was located in Findlay Thursday morning. According to a release, Findlay Police Officers received a report of male that had been shot and was being transported to the hospital by private vehicle. It was determined the shooting occurred in the parking lot at 2215 Jennifer Lane. The private vehicle stopped at a gas station and Hanco EMS transported the victim to Blanchard Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A juvenile suspect was located […]

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Findlay Police Department Announces Recent Promotions

The Findlay Police Department has announced the promotion of David Hill to the rank of Captain and Brooks Deidrick to the rank of Lieutenant. Both were officially sworn in Thursday morning by Mayor Christina Muryn. Captain Hill is a graduate of Findlay High School and attended Owens Community College, where he earned his Basic Ohio Peace Officer Certificate. He has dedicated more than 34 years of service to the citizens of Findlay as a member of the Findlay Police Department. […]

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Conover Residence Honored with June Beautification Award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful

The home of David and Holly Conover, located just east of Kenton on State Route 67, has received the June Beautification Award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful. If you find yourself driving along SR 67E just a mile or two outside of town, take a glance to the north at 16529 SR 67, you’ll see the beautiful home of David and Holly Conover. Shaded by large, welcoming trees and complete with a peaceful pond out back, their property is a lovely sight even […]

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Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Recently Held in Kenton

The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame held its 14th annual Banquet on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the St John's Church in Kenton. 6 new inductees and one team were inducted into the Class of 2025. Wes Davis Scholarship Winners: Each received a one time $500.00 Scholarship: Miss Addi Manns (Kenton High School Mr. Mason Howard (Ridgemont High School) Class of 2026 HCSH of Fame Inductees (from L to R:) Mr. Michael Merchant (Kenton High School), accepted by Mr. Jeff […]

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Recent Kenton Lions Club Meeting Focuses on Community Projects and Events

Lion President elect Lion Tracy Anderson, District Governor elect Lion Pam Bourland-Olachia, and Immediate Past President Brad Bailey at the June 17 meeting. The Kenton Lions club met Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at the Kenton Elks Lodge 157 at 7:02 PM. 21 members and guest District Governor elect Lion Pam Bourland-Olachia were present for the meeting. Immediate Past President Lion Brad Bailey led in the Pledge of Allegiance and PDG Bill Keller lead the club in prayer. Past President Lion Jason Van Buskirk announced to the club several messages he received from […]

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Mid-Ohio Energy Community Fund Supports Hardin Freedom Fest

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative A recent grant from Mid-Ohio Energy's Community Fund was awarded to help support this year's Hardin Freedom Fest. On behalf of the festival organizers, Quest Federal Credit Union's Matt Jennings thanked Community Fund board member Ranae Sherman for the grant, which will assist the annual community celebration. Officials said this years event is set to be one of the biggest and best yet. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the fireworks will start at 10:00 […]

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Hardin Freedom Fest Fundraising Reaches Record High

(Front row left to right) Bri Clem, Megan Heberling, and Ashely Wyen with Trustwell Living serving as Ambassadors for the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, Tammy Gault – Golden Giant, Ranae Sherman – Mid Ohio Energy Community Fund, (Back row left to right) Bryan Marshall – Hardin County Community Foundation, Fred Rush – Hardin County Commissioner, Sam Hostetler – Stillwater Metal & Lumber, Brian Barger – Mid Ohio Energy Community Fund and Grant Reppart – Quest Federal Credit Union […]

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