Pursuit Beginning in Lima Ends with Arrest in Hardin County

Pursuit Beginning in Lima Ends with Arrest in Hardin County

Hardin County Sheriff's Department-Inmate Roster A felony pursuit that started in Lima Wednesday morning ended with the arrest of the suspect later that day. According to information from Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart, deputies assisted in the pursuit starting around 10:15am yesterday. The vehicle was found abandoned between Alger and McGuffey, and a search was initiated, but the suspect was not found in the area. He was located later in the day and was apprehended. 40-year-old Daniel Boutwell was transported […]

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Ohio State Extension Offering Home Food Preservation Webinar Series

Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences is offering a Home Food Preservation webinar series this summer. It will be held on several Tuesdays from noon until 12:30 starting June 9. They will then be held June 23, July 7, 21 and 28 and August 11. Webinars are free, but registrations are required by visiting go.osu.edu/fpwebinars.

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Sheetz Marks Continued Progress on $169M Findlay Distribution Facility Ahead of Fall 2026 Opening

Facility remains on schedule as Sheetz ramps up hiring for nearly 200 positions, including a CDL-A driver hiring event next Tuesday ALTOONA, PA — Yesterday Sheetz, a leader in restaurant-quality food and unmatched convenience, announced continued progress on its $169 million distribution facility in Findlay, Ohio. The project remains on schedule for an official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in fall 2026, with a specific date to be announced later this summer.When opened, this state-of-the-art building will directly support Sheetz’s expanding […]

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Senator Husted, Dr. Mehmet Oz Visit Mary Rutan Hospital to Discuss Rural Healthcare

Photo: Office of Senator Jon Husted BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) yesterday hosted Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for a tour and meeting with leadership at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine to discuss the importance of rural hospitals and the funding Husted helped secure for Ohio through the Rural Health Transformation Fund. “If you want to live in a prosperous community, you need access to good health care. Many Ohioans living in […]

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Hardin Northern FFA Students Recognized at Quest Federal Credit Union Meeting

Quest Federal Credit UnionPictured left to right: Advisor Lindsey Whetstone; team members Riley Newton, Paul Minter, Jr., Cam Wykes and Treysen Eibling. Their coach, Paul Minter, Sr. also serves on Quest Federal Credit Union's Credit Committee. Four Hardin Northern FFA students attended the Quest Federal Credit Union Board Meeting last week. Riley Newton, Paul Minter Jr., Cam Wykes and Treysen Eibling shared information about their state project and expressed appreciation for the support of Quest. The team constructed an adjustable-height […]

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Four Adults Charged in Connection With Waynesfield Vandalism Incidents

Tessa Cox Kaden Gibbs Keisha Richardson Timothy Allison Four adult individuals have been charged in connection with a series of vandalism incidents that occurred in the Village of Waynesfield in October of 2025. According to a release from the Waynesfield Police Department, 27-year-old Keisha Richardson, 20-year-old Tessa Cox, both formerly of Waynesfield, and 20-year-old Caden Gibbs of Belle Center, and 26-year-old Timothy Jenkins, of Huntsville have been charged with criminal damaging. During the incidents, more than 15 properties throughout the […]

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Hardin County Schools Shine in ODOT Paint-the-Plow Contest

Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1Upper Scioto Valley High School art students stand behind their painted plow featuring the Declaration of Independence. The plow was voted the best entry in two categories among 24 participating schools. Pictured are (back row from left) Jozet Stinson, DJ Helton, Peighten Burden, Wyatt Davis, Carter Oglesbee, Lexy Tilton, McKayla Bradley, Mariah Burns (front row, from left) Makenzie Firebaugh, Jaylin Hendrickson, Kaylee Newman, Allison Stansbery, Evalyn Hernandez-Retterer, Mali Peoples, and Ella Blair. LIMA, […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Features Hempy Water in Member Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Hempy Water. The company has been in operation since 1952. From water softeners and drinking water solutions to convenient water and salt delivery, they offer a full range of services to keep your home running smoothly. They are a nationally recognized company and Premier Dealer for EcoWater. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 505 Smith Street, Forest OH 45843 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 419-273-2531 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM […]

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Kenton Rotary Members Hear Update from Keep Hardin County Beautiful

Rotarian Scott Johnson and the Kenton Rotary hosted Amy Long from Keep Hardin County Beautiful at a recent meeting. She heads a group of over 35 volunteers, including three county commissioners. Funding for Keep Hardin County Beautiful is provided by the Hardin County Commissioners, grant dollars and fundraisers. This year’s fundraising effort is spearheaded by the garden stone pictured above in a red, white, and blue theme. They can be purchased for $30.The group meets bi-monthly at the Kenton Elks to discuss […]

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