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Thunderstorms Leave Behind Damage Around the Region; Tornado Warning Issued in Logan County Near Anniversary of Deadly Storm

A line of thunderstorms rumbled across the area late this morning. The storms brought damaging winds and heavy downpours. Most of the damage appeared to hit the southern and northeastern areas of our region. Some damage was reported around the Patterson area. A vehicle was damaged by a fallen tree in Ridgeway. Most power outages were brief, but scattered outages remain in the American Electric Power service area. Also in our region, there was damage reported around Russells Point. A […]

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Two Hardin County Students Named Bluffton University President’s Ambassadors for 2026-27

BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University has named the students who will serve as President’s Ambassadors during the 2026-27 academic year. Selected students assist in recruiting prospective students, welcoming and greeting campus guests, and engaging alumni and donors.  President’s Ambassadors receive extensive training in networking, professional development, etiquette, conversational skills and interviewing, preparing them to represent the university at institutional and community events.  First implemented during the 2021-22 academic year, the program earned a 2022 Independent College Advancement Associates (ICAA) Program of Excellence Award for its innovative approach to student leadership […]

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Vendor Sign-Up Open for 40th Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Vendor sign-up is now open for the 40th Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada. If you’re a maker, grower, artisan, or food vendor, they would love to have you join them. The event is set for Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. It will take place on Main Street in Ada.Officials are reminding the community to keep in mind that all official vendor communication will come only from the Ada Area […]

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Kenton Elementary Leadership Day Welcomes KPD and Community Visitors

Kenton Police Department Preschool-5th grade students showcased the Leader in Me Program during Leadership Day at Kenton Elementary School on Tuesday. Visitors went on building tours, watched town halls, learned about leadership clubs, and talked with a student panel. Participation as a visitor to Leadership Day not only gives visitors an inside look at the leadership program at KES, but it also gives the students an opportunity to share their genius and practice their leadership skills. Among the visitors were […]

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Kellogg Working to Resolve Dispute With Leggo My Eggroll

Kellogg North America Company and Leggo My Eggroll are engaged in discussions aimed at resolving the civil case in its entirety. Lawyers for both parties notified the U.S. District Court in Toledo about the discussions in a filing late last week. The Parties proposed that they will submit a joint status report within thirty days advising whether a resolution has been reached or whether summary judgment briefing should proceed. Kellogg filed a lawsuit in late June of 2025 against the […]

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Vancrest of Ada to Host Easter Egg Hunt April 4

Vancrest Of Ada Vancrest of Ada is holding an Easter Egg Hunt on April 4. The Easter Bunny will visit participants during the event. Egg Hunt Schedule by Age: 2:00 pm – Peewee Hoppers: 0–3 years old 2:10 pm – Cotton Tails: 4–6 years old 2:20 pm – Young Bunnies: 7–10 years old 2:30 pm – Roger Rabbits: 60+ years old Participants should bring their own baskets. Vancrest of Ada is located at 600 West North Ave. in Ada.

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Structure and Field Fire Near Rushsylvania Draws Multiple Fire Departments

Multiple fire departments battled a structure fire and a field fire Monday afternoon. Richland Township and Rushcreek Township Fire Departments were first dispatched at around 12:45pm to the 600 block of Township Road 51. Mutual assistance was requested from other units, and while they were in route, they were advised to respond to the 400 block of State Route 273 for the structure fire. Upon arrival, fire was showing from the roofline around the gutter, and the fire was contained […]

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Otterbein Hospice Speaks at Recent Kenton Rotary Meeting

Pictured (L to R) Melissa Madison, RN, Rotary President Frank Dudek and Karen Schlinglof, Executive Director of Otterbein Universal Home Health and Hospice.  At a recent Kenton Rotary lunch, members heard from representatives of Otterbein Universal Home Health and Hospice Care. Rotary President Frank Dudek presented a $562 check to the organization, part of the proceeds from the Kenton Rotary Christmas Auction. Karen Schlinglof, Executive Director of Otterbein Universal Home Health and Hospice, spoke about common misconceptions surrounding hospice care. […]

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Candidates Enter Hardin County Commissioner and Auditor Primaries

Four Republican candidates have filed for the Hardin County Commissioner's race in the May Primary. They are Bob Carder, of Kenton, Michael Kasler, of LaRue, Michelle Laubis, of Kenton and Paul Osborne, of Alger. The winner will face Daryl Flowers, of Kenton, who is the lone Democrat to file. In the Hardin County Auditor's race, Republicans Michael Orr and Mark Schwemer will face off in the primary. Independent candidates have until May 4, which is a day before the election, […]

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