Semi Crash on I-75 in Hancock County Leaves One Seriously Injured

Semi Crash on I-75 in Hancock County Leaves One Seriously Injured

Union Twp – On August 28, 2026, at approximately 3:34 A.M., the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial vehicle crash on IR 75 near milepost 144, Union Township, Hancock County. Cory C. Holzhauer, age 32, from Vermilion, Ohio was southbound on IR 75 driving a 2011 Volvo semi. Mr. Holzhauer drove off the right side of the road, drove back onto the roadway, and overturned. He suffered minor injuries and was […]

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Death Penalty Sought Against Man Accused in Marion Stabbings

Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan announced Thursday that he will seek the death penalty against Donald Alan Adams following a Grand Jury indictment on multiple counts of aggravated murder and related felonies. The 41-year-old Adams was arrested by officers from the Delaware Police Department in connection to the stabbing that occurred in the 1800 block of Twin Lakes Drive in Marion on August 19. 31-year-old Taylor Rae Coleman was found dead from stab wounds at the scene, and another stabbing […]

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Bluffton University President Outlines Five-Year Vision

BLUFFTON, Ohio — In his State of the University address, Bluffton University President Dr. Alex Sider challenged the university community to look beyond where Bluffton has been and consider what kind of university and what kind of people it is becoming. He introduced “Reinvest, Reinvent, Reimagine,” as the organizing framework for Bluffton’s next five years and emphasized the importance of remaining grounded in the university’s historic mission while adapting to a changing world. “What kind of university are we becoming? […]

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Kenton City School Staff Recognized for Years of Service

Kenton City Schools30 Years of ServiceShana Stout, Deb Bartlett, Stephanie Magula, Ryan Collins, Beth Harshfield, Lisa Cochensparger. Several Kenton City School staff members were recognized for their milestone years of service. Among them were Sharon Martin for 45 years and Brent Fackler for 40 years of service. The recognition was part of the school's annual convocation this week. To see all of the staff members who were honored and more pictures from the ceremony, please click here.

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Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department Conducts Rural Water Pumping Training

Ada-Liberty Fire Department Members of the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department conducted training on rural water pumping operations earlier this week. Because portions of their response area do not have access to fire hydrants, the ability to establish and maintain a reliable water supply is an important part of their fire suppression operations. Utilizing the old Rite Aid parking lot to simulate a rural fire scene without a hydrant, crews deployed two portable drop tanks and practiced drafting water with their […]

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Third District Court of Appeals Affirms Murderer Jerry Lee Cooper’s Conviction and 21-Years-to-Life

Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office On Monday, the Third District Court of Appeals affirmed the murder conviction and sentence of Jerry Lee Cooper. According to information from Marion Prosecutor Ray Grogan's Office, the appellate court rejected Cooper’s claim that the jury’s verdict was against the manifest weight of the evidence and upheld the judgment of the trial court. In January 2023, Cooper fatally shot his live-in girlfriend, Teresa Gibson, at their residence on Thompson Street in Marion. After the […]

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Kenton City Council Held 16th Session Monday Evening

Kenton City Council met Monday evening. During the meeting, Safety Service Director Cindy Murray announced that Burl Helton, from the Public Works Department, will be retiring. She said his last day on the job will be September 11 after 32 years on the job. Murray thanked him for "the tremendous amount of work that he's done for the city and dedication that he's had." Mayor Lynn Webb announced the city will have a booth at this year's Hardin County Fair […]

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Tailgate Fundraiser Planned for Injured Celina Quarterback

Celina Bulldog Football Fans A tailgate fundraiser for injured Celina quarterback Park Wynk will take place this Friday at Celina High School. Wynk suffered a serious spinal cord injury on Friday night, August 21, during the Bulldogs' season-opening football game against St. Henry. Tailgating will take place in the new Celina High School parking lot, located directly north of and across from the football stadium, and the parking lot will open at 4:00 this Friday afternoon. There will be food […]

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Governor DeWine Announces 13 Projects Set to Create 3,553 Jobs, More Than $1.1 Billion in Investments

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik yesterday announced the approval of 13 projects that will create 3,553 new jobs, retain 907 jobs statewide, and result in more than $1.1 billion in investments across Ohio. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. The projects are expected to result in nearly $310 million in new payroll. CENTRALBurns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., and Burns & McDonnell Corporate Services, Inc., […]

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