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Appellate Court Upholds Trial Court Ruling Denying Clapsaddle Post-Conviction Relief

Dustin R. Clapsaddle, incarcerated at Richland Correctional Institution A former educator has lost another appeal in the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals. Dustin R. Clapsaddle was convicted on charges of rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition and kidnapping following a four-day jury trial in June of 2024, and he was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison in October of that year. He was also classified as a Tier III Sexual Offender. The appellate court upheld his […]

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Hurt Trial Continued Until Early 2027 in Marion County Common Pleas Court

The trial for a former Kenton resident who was indicted earlier this year by a Marion County Grand Jury on one count of rape with the victim listed as being under 13 years of age, has been continued. Tyeson Hurt, now of Marion, was scheduled to stand trial beginning September 22, but that has been continued until January 12, 2027 and is anticipated to last for two days. According to the document filed in Marion County Common Pleas Court, the […]

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New MTC Scholarship Honors Local Coach and Educator

John and MaryAnn Dickman photo credit: KariMe PhotographyNorm and MaryAnn Dickman spent a lifetime serving students. A new scholarship in Norm’s memory will continue that legacy. (Marion) After 38 years of service to Marion City School students, longtime coach, counselor, and educator Norm Dickman is being honored with a new scholarship at Marion Technical College. “He loved his students,” said MaryAnn Dickman, his wife for 63 years. “After we lost Norm, it’s amazing how many people told us they loved […]

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Findlay Mayor Cancels Virtual Meeting Over Concerns About Violating Open Meetings Law

Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn announced that she has cancelled a virtual meeting with representatives from New Albany, Ohio over concerns raised that it violates the open meetings law. In a statement released by the mayor, she said the meeting was organized to learn more about how New Albany has considered Data Center Development over the past few decades, their lessonslearned, and recommendations on what questions they should be asking. She added that this was going to serve as an informational […]

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Lima Symphony Orchestra Announces Six Music Director Finalists for 2027–2028 Season

LIMA, OH — The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the final six conductors selected as Music Director finalists for the Orchestra’s 2027–2028 season, marking the last group of finalists in the LSO’s comprehensive two-year search for its next artistic leader. Following an extensive international search that attracted more than 80 applicants, the LSO Music Director Search Committee interviewed 11 accomplished conductors before selecting six finalists: Timothy VervilleIsaac SelyaDavid GloverWilbur LinElias MillerRyo Hasegawa The Lima Symphony Orchestra is grateful […]

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OSHP Urges Drivers to Secure Loads as Construction Traffic Increases

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is urging all commercial drivers, construction haulers and companies transporting materials to make sure their load is properly secured before traveling on the road. As traffic continues throughout the summer construction season and into the back-to-school season, troopers are seeing a rise in incidents involving debris falling from trucks and trailers – putting motorists at significant risk. Unsecured or unchecked loads can lead to dangerous roadway conditions, including flying debris, sudden obstacles […]

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Kenton Council Moves Forward With North Detroit Street Project, Honors KT Reporter Tim Thomas

City of Kenton Government Kenton City Council met in regular session Monday evening. Council members heard about plans to move ahead with Phase 2 of the North Detroit Street project, including going after a $500,000 grant. Council also discussed resident concerns, finances, economic development efforts and more. Also during the meeting, Council recognized longtime Kenton Times reporter Tim Thomas on his retirement. They expressed their appreciation to Thomas for his many years covering council and sharing stories to matter to […]

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Findlay Police Officer Fires Fatal Shot During Rodeway Inn Incident

Findlay Police Dispatch received a call from a resident of the Rodeway Inn, room 214 at 1 p.m. Monday of a male threatening to harm himself. The caller stated he had a gun and then disconnected.  Officers arrived on scene and located the male, identified as Holden Smith, (37 year old male) standing in the parking lot in front of the room when Officers arrived. Holden possessed a gun in his hand and was waving and pointing it. Officers attempted […]

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AEP Estimates Power to be Restored by 8:30pm August 10

From AEP Facebook page: Storm 12:20 p.m. Update: About 21,000 customers across our service area remain without power after severe weather moved through this morning. The hardest-hit area is Newark, where about 11,800 customers are currently without power. Strong to severe storms will continue to move across our service areas today. Please know our crews will continue to work as quickly and as safely as possible to get your lights back on. Remember:: All downed lines are dangerous. Stay as […]

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