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United Way of Hardin County Advocates for 2-1-1 Hotline in Columbus

Photo: United Way of Hardin County United Way of Hardin County officials advocated for 2-1-1 in Columbus on Wednesday. They met with several area legislators and came away impressed by their dedication, professionalism and caring. Photos: United Way of Hardin County 2-1-1 is a phone hotline that connects callers to a social services resource professional.  If you have a question about food insecurities, rent, utilities, childcare, veteran services or more, you can call 2-1-1 to speak to a real person […]

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District Court of Appeals to Hold Court at Ohio Northern

The Third District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Tilton Hall, Room 129. Two cases will be heard including one criminal case, State of Ohio, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Matthew Keith Risch, Defendant-Appellant and one civil case, Ohio Premier Properties, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Eddie’s Rentals, LLC, Defendant-Appellant. In the criminal case, Appellant, Matthew Risch, will appeal his 2024 conviction of two counts of gross […]

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Award Winners to be Recognized at OHSAA Boys Basketball State Finals

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association will honor six Ohio greats during the finals of the 2025 Boys State Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 22, as part of its Circle of Champions recognition program. Among those being saluted is Dr. Aaron Craft, a two-sport high school star at Liberty-Benton High School near Findlay who holds Ohio State University basketball records for career assists and steals and is 2024 spring graduate from Ohio State’s medical school. Also included in the […]

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Dimension’s Showcase: Kenton Middle School Show Choirs’ Final Performance Set for This Weekend

Photo: Kenton Choral Boosters Don't miss your final chance to see Dimension's award-winning Kenton Middle School Show Choir in their exciting showcase. The group will perform their 2024-2025 competition show, along with a variety of impressive individual, duet, and small group performances. The showcase will take place at the Kenton Middle School Auditorium on Saturday, March 22 at 7 PM and Sunday, March 23 at 2 PM. Tickets are $5 per adult and can be purchased at the door, while […]

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Investigation Ongoing Following Train and Car Accident in Hardin County Tuesday Night

An accident involving a car and a train occurred around 8:30 Tuesday night. The crash happened on State Route 292 near Township Road 206. According to limited information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, a Logan County man is believed to have suffered a medical emergency while driving, and his car struck the train. His name and condition have not been released at this time. The crash remains under investigation.

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Teen Arrested After Bomb Threat Prompts School Bus Evacuation in Bellefontaine on Tuesday

A bomb threat on a school bus was investigated Tuesday in Bellefontaine. According to a release from Bellefontaine Police Chief Christopher Marlow, at shortly after 3pm Tuesday afternoon, officers were dispatched to the area of the Bellefontaine City wastewater Treatment Plant on South Troy Road in reference to a bomb threat aboard a Bellefontaine City School bus. It was reported that a male student announced that he had a bomb on his person. The bus was safely evacuated, and the […]

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Bellefontaine Man Facing Murder Charge After Wife Found Fatally Shot

A 66-year-old Bellefontaine man was arrested Tuesday afternoon and is being held on a charge of murder. WPKO Radio reported that Bellefontaine Police were dispatched to 322 Clagg Street in the city where they found the deceased body of 68-year-old Wanda Quint. She had been shot multiple times, and her husband Kenton Quint was arrested. He was taken to the Logan County Jail and is being held on a charge of murder. The incident remains under investigation.

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Hardin County Dispatchers and Communications Coordinator Keep Cool Under Pressure During Recent Field Fire Emergencies

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Three Central Dispatch members of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office are being recognized for how they handled an extremely busy day on March 14. Dispatchers Wood, Culver and Communications Coordinator Emily Roy had no idea what their shift was going to be like when they sat down at their consoles on Friday. Multiple field fires strained the resources of first responders around Hardin County that day. The ladies are credited for keeping their cool, working […]

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Investigation Ongoing in Stabbing Death of Lima Man

The victim of a stabbing last week in Lima has been identified. According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of Edgewood Drive this past Friday March 15 for a male down in a yard. Upon arrival deputies found the male with multiple stab wounds and was deceased. On Monday, the victim was identified as 54-year-old Dion M. Florence, of Lima. A suspect was arrested on Friday, and he was identified […]

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