Benjamin Logan Class of 2026 Celebrated During Annual Commencement

Benjamin Logan Class of 2026 Celebrated During Annual Commencement

Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan High School proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during the 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, as 141 seniors officially became Benjamin Logan alumni. The evening featured remarks from Principal Mrs. Annette Ramga-Alatorre, recognition of student achievement, musical performances by senior choir members, and reflections from co-valedictorians Winifred Bodin, Rylan Norviel, and Greyson Wagoner. Benjamin Logan Local School District Each student speaker shared meaningful messages with their classmates. Winifred Bodin encouraged […]

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Lima Woman Arrested by FBI in Alleged Extortion Scheme

A Lima woman was arrested earlier this month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for extortion. According to a release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the FBI investigated Crystal Cisco for her role in defrauding and orchestrating a scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable victims. Cisco potentially faces charges of wire fraud, extortion, receiving proceeds of extortion, and interstate communications with intent to extort. The FBI and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information from anyone who may have […]

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Memorial Day Parades, Flyovers and Services Planned Across Hardin County Today

The Memorial Day Parade in Kenton, presented by the City of Kenton Government, Kenton Lions Club, Rescue Grove Chapel Committee and Kenton Historic Courthouse District, will take place this morning. Line-up will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Mary Lou Johnson Library parking lot and the parade moves out at 10:20 a.m. It will proceed west on Columbus Street, turn left on Main, left on Franklin, and move east to Jacob Parrot Boulevard, where it will turn left and end […]

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Hardin County Retired Teachers Hear Update on STRS, Education Issues at May Meeting

There were 19 members and guest Robin Rayfield who attended the Hardin Co. Retired Teacher Association luncheon meeting on May 15. They met at noon at the Kenton Elks. Pres. Madelyn Lowery thanked the committee of Madelyn Lowery, Holly Ruhlen, and Melanie Kindell plus Sue Buroker and volunteer staff at the Elks for all the arrangements. She welcomed new member Jeanette Karcher. Chaplain Melanie Kindell offered Grace before the delicious lunch of chicken or tuna croissants, applesauce, cottage cheese, beverages, […]

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Portion of Main Street to Close for Paving Project Tuesday in Kenton

The City of Kenton has announced that paving work will take place for a portion of Main Street on Tuesday, May 26. Officials said there will be no parking on Main Street from Carrol Street to Ohio Street while crews complete the paving project. For more information or updates, be sure to follow the City of Kenton Government on Facebook.

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I-75 Crash Near I-475 Interchange in Wood County Claims Life of Tennessee Woman

PERRYSBURG – The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash on Interstate 75 northbound near the Interstate 475 interchange in Perrysburg Township, Wood County. The crash was reported on May 22, at approximately 4:20 a.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Freightliner M2 box truck, operated by Joel Settlemire, 54 years of age, of Findlay, was traveling north on Interstate 75 and was stopped in the middle lane due to an active […]

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Patrol Reminds Drivers to ‘Buckle Up’ and ‘Drive Sober’ for Memorial Day

COLUMBUS - During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will be promoting traffic safety by conducting high-visibility enforcement on roadways across the state. The effort begins at midnight on Friday, May 22 and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25. “Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor the service members who gave their lives for our country, but we know it is also widely considered a celebration of the beginning of summer,” said […]

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Retiring University of Findlay President Katherine Fell Named President Emeritus

https://newsroom.findlay.edu/ufs-katherine-fell-named-president-emeritus Retiring University of Findlay President Katherine Fell has been named President Emeritus. The honorary title of President Emeritus carries with it no specific duties or authority but shows respect for a distinguished career. At University of Findlay, only one other president has been named President Emeritus, and he is DeBow Freed who served from 2003 to 2010. President Fell was honored with the new title during the graduate Commencement ceremony earlier this month. To learn more, please click here.

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Benjamin Logan Assistant Principal Deepika Scheiderer Named OASSA Zone 3 Assistant Principal of the Year

Benjamin Logan Local School District BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — Benjamin Logan Local Schools has announced that Assistant Principal Deepika Scheiderer has been selected as the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) Assistant Principal of the Year Winner for Zone 3. Zone 3 represents 13 counties in Southwest and West Central Ohio, making this recognition a significant honor. Scheiderer now advances as a finalist in the state-level selection process. Later this year, the OASSA Board of Directors will select four overall […]

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