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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Announces 2026 Honorees for Annual Awards Gala

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced the outstanding honorees at the Annual Awards Gala and Banquet. The Business of the Year is Scooter's Coffee; Small Business of the Year, Stillwater Metal; Nonprofit of the Year, Hardin Leadership; Community Service, Ohio Northern University Office of Admissions; Citizen of the Year, Sarah Johnson; and the R.E. Allen Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Stephanie McCullough. The awards will be presented April 16 from 5:00 until 8:30pm in McIntosh Center at Ohio […]

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Roundhead Man Sentenced to Prison in Federal Child Pornography Case

A rural Roundhead man was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Toledo on a charge involving child pornography. According to court documents, Mark Butterman was committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons for 9 years and five months. Upon release, he will be placed on supervised release for 15 years, with numerous conditions. He was also ordered to pay $3000 restitution to each of the six victims listed, for a total of $18,000. After […]

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OSHP Urges Drivers to Stay Focused During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

COLUMBUS – In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to always keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel and their mind on the task. “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a great time for all drivers to commit to eliminating distractions and keeping their full attention on the road," said Governor Mike DeWine. "Driving distracted is just as dangerous as driving drunk, and I encourage all drivers […]

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ODOT Launches Record $3.4B 2026 Construction Season Across Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio- Spring in Ohio means orange barrels and renewed investment in Ohio’s infrastructure. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is kicking off a record-breaking $3.4 billion construction season statewide.  The 2026 construction season includes a total of 977 projects. This year, 739 bridges and approximately 4,562 miles of roadway, equivalent to driving from Columbus to San Diego, California, and back, are set to be improved. Eighty cents of every dollar invested this year will go directly to preservation of […]

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Pain at the Pump: National Average Gas Prices Exceed $4 a Gallon

https://gasprices.aaa.com/ The national average price for a gallon of gasoline, as of today, has moved past $4 a gallon. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.06 a gallon for regular. The Ohio average is $3.78 a gallon. Hardin County's average price per gallon is at $3.60 a gallon. The cheapest in our region is in Allen County at $3.46 and the most expensive is in Union County at $3.92 a gallon. The national average for diesel is now […]

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One Seriously Injured After Early Morning Crash on US 33 in Marysville

A multi-vehicle crash occurred early this morning on US 33 near the State Route 4 and State Route 31 interchange in Marysville. According to a release from the Marysville Police Division, Marysville Police Officers and emergency personnel from the Marysville Fire Division were dispatched to the area at around 2:10 this morning. Upon arrival, first responder located a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation indicated that the driver was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Despite sustaining […]

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Findlay Woman Arrested in Bluffton Prostitution Sting; Drugs and Firearm Seized

A Findlay woman was arrested Monday afternoon after the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force, assisted by the Hancock County Sheriff’s office, conducted a prostitution sting at the Fairway Inn, located at 855 State Route 103 in Bluffton. According to a release, the operation yielded a large amount of suspected liquid methamphetamine, 88 tablets of LSD, 6 Schedule II pills, 1 gun, and drug paraphernalia. As a result of the operation the following person was arrested and incarcerated at the […]

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Hardin County Fairgrounds Begin Cleanup and Repairs After Tornado Damage

The Hardin County Fair Board expressed their commitment to cleanup and rebuild the fairgrounds after last week's devasting tornado. On its website, they announced that fairgrounds electrician Dennis Hinton and his team were able to restore electricity to the Caretaker’s House, Maintenance Shop, and Office, and they will continue to work on repairing downed poles and lines across the fairgrounds. The grounds team worked through the weekend to begin stabilizing buildings and removing vehicles, campers, boats, and trailers stored in […]

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Rural Kenton Man Pleads Not Guilty to 26 Charges in Hardin County

A rural Kenton man was arraigned on multiple drug related charges in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court documents, 41-year-old Brian Flowers pleaded not guilty to all 26 counts in the indictment, which included several counts of aggravated tracking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, trafficking in fentanyl-related compound, possession of fentanyl-related compound, possession of drugs and more. Judge Steve Christopher set bond at $75,000 cash or surety, but bail cannot be posted until Flowers tests negative of […]

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