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State Reps. Thomas and Mathews Introduce Military Service Elected Office Protection Act

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representatives David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) yesterday announced that they introduced a new piece of legislation, the Military Service Elected Office Protection Act, which aims to protect the seat of an elected official in Ohio should that elected member be ordered to active military service for our country. The proposed legislation follows a situation in Parma, Ohio, involving the Parma City School Board and a member of the Board who is on deployment. Rep. […]

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Ohio Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Enrollment Opens April 22

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is announcing a new season of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible Ohioans will once again have access to $50 in fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut herbs, and unprocessed honey. Enrollment is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. That is when applications for the 2026 season of the SFMNP will be available online at Aging.Ohio.Gov/SFMNP. The application deadline is Friday, May 22, at 6:00 p.m. […]

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Announces Bribery Indictment in Lima Illegal Dumping Case

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Lima man has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury on a bribery charge stemming from his recent illegal-dumping case, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced yesterday. Brady Schroeder, who was convicted in December of a misdemeanor count of illegal disposal of construction and demolition debris, now faces one count of bribery, a third-degree felony that typically carries a prison sentence of nine to 36 months. Schroeder’s case was prosecuted by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in […]

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Bluffton Civic Engagement Forum Highlights Mindset, Accountability, and Resilience in Athletics and Life

BLUFFTON, Ohio – Bluffton University’s Civic Engagement Day Forum was presented by Chris Scott, men’s and women’s track and field head coach, who encouraged students to reflect on the power of mindset, accountability and self-control in both competition and everyday life.  Drawing from his own experiences growing up in Cleveland and competing in multiple sports, Scott shared personal stories that emphasized the importance of discipline and the influence of mentors, including coaches and family members, in shaping his path.  Throughout the Forum, Scott challenged students to consider […]

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City of Kenton to Launch Community Cleanup Incentive Program in May

City of Kenton Government The City of Kenton has announced a new Community Cleanup Incentive program set to begin in May, offering residents a chance to clean up their properties and receive a credit on their utility bills. Residents can receive up to $25 per visit by participating in the program. To qualify, individuals must take trash to the Hardin County Transfer Station at 45 Jones Road, keep their receipt, and bring it in person to the Utility Office at […]

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Kolt Buchenroth Receives Ohio 4-H Young Alumni Award

Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County Kolt Buchenroth of Kenton was awarded the Ohio 4-H Young Alumni Award at the Ohio 4-H Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  The Young Alumni Award is presented to a 4-H alumnus who is early in their career and has attributed part of their distinctive achievement and success to their 4-H participation. Kolt is the Director of Communication for Kenton City Schools. He serves as a 4-H […]

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Mid-Ohio Energy Celebrates 90 Years of Local Service during 2026 Virtual Annual Meeting

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative KENTON, OH - Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative's Annual Meeting of Members premiered last week, coinciding with the cooperative’s celebration of 90 years of service to members in its rural north-central Ohio territory. The meeting was held in a virtual online-only format, allowing members the opportunity to log in at their convenience and view a co-op update, receive annual election results, and submit for a $20 meeting attendance energy credit. In addition to the meeting, Mid-Ohio Energy also posted […]

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Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Bucyrus Man in Seneca County

Norwalk, OH – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Norwalk Post is investigating a single vehicle fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on April 12, 2026, at approximately 7:21 PM on State Route 100 near State Route 67 in Eden Township, Seneca County. David M. Clayton, 43, of Bucyrus, was driving a 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle southbound on State Route 100 when he failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and […]

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Upper Sandusky Man Taken Into Custody After Multi-County Chase

An Upper Sandusky man is behind bars following a pursuit early Saturday morning that ended in a crash in Hancock County. According to a release, on April 11, 2026, at approximately 1:12 a.m., Bucyrus Troopers were dispatched to a welfare check that stemmed from a domestic dispute. Tyler Rowalt, age 27, of Upper Sandusky, reportedly took his wife's vehicle. Mr. Rowalt was reported to be impaired, emotionally distraught, and in possession of a firearm while driving at speeds of 120 […]

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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