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Ada Area Chamber of Commerce names Tom Murphy as new director

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce introduced Tom Murphy as its new Director on Monday. Tom is the owner of FSL Focus, a higher education consulting firm dedicated to undergraduate leadership development and student engagement, partnering with colleges, universities, and fraternal organizations to help students become more effective leaders and build stronger campus communities. Most recently, Tom completed three years as Executive Director of the Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA), where he led the organization's […]

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La Rue Man Indicted for Reproducing Child Sex Abuse Materials and Destroying Evidence

A LaRue man has been indicted for allegedly reproducing child sex abuse materials and destroying evidence. According to a release from Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan, the Marion County Grand Jury handed down a supplemental indictment against 32-year-old Phillip William Vanscoy. The supplemental indictment comes after the Marion County Grand Jury, in April, previously indicted Vanscoy on four counts of Illegal Use of Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material or Performance (Second-Degree Felonies) and one count of Tampering with Evidence (Third-Degree Felony). […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol charges Lima woman with sixth OVI offense

LIMA – Troopers from the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway charged a Lima woman with operating a vehicle under the influence late last week. Rebecca A. Page, 39, Lima, was charged with her sixth OVI offense after being stopped for driving outside her lane of travel on July 2 on Fourth Street near Reese Avenue in Lima. Page has five prior OVI convictions and was arraigned in the Lima Municipal Court on July 2 at 10:30 a.m. Additional […]

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Hardin County Deputy Among Recent Graduates of OSHP Basic Peace Officer Course

Hardin County Sheriff's Office COLUMBUS - Members of the 154th Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony held Thursday afternoon at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy. The 38 graduates will now assume duties as peace officers for law enforcement agencies across Ohio. The 21-week basic course began in August. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy’s Basic Peace Officer course meets and exceeds the training requirements developed by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission […]

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July 4th Crash in Marion County Claims Life of 16-Year-Old

Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on July 4th, 2026, at approximately 10:42 PM. The crash occurred on Likens-Chapel Road near Fairground Road in MarionTownship, Marion County.Sandra Sayre, age 46 of Marion, was parked in a 2009 Mercedez-Benz M-Class, facing northbound on Likens-Chapel Road. Her vehicle was struck in the rear by a 2003 Ford Ranger, operated by Timothy Best, age 66, of Marion. Ms. […]

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Kenton High School Band Members Continue Music Training Over Summer Break

Kenton City Schools Music Department While summer break means a pause in regular rehearsals, several members of the Kenton High School Band are continuing to sharpen their musical talents through special performance opportunities and camps. Tate Ketcham, a percussionist, participated in the Buckeye Boys State Band under the direction of Jeff Jordan. Cameron Fox, who plays tenor and baritone saxophone, attended the Bowling Green State University Jazz Camp for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, percussionist Trevor Roesner took part in […]

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2026 Hardin County Fair Entries Now Open

Entries for the 2026 Hardin County Fair entries are now open. The process is the same as last year, except for one change.  They are asking all exhibitors who are participating in the livestock sale to include add-ons and premium sale entries. In order to participate in the sale, be sure to add those two entries before you submit.  A new tutorial video to walk you through the log in and entry process can be found on the Hardin County […]

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Warrant Issued Following Shots Fired Incident at Lima Meijer

Allen County (OH) Sheriff's Office Several persons of interest have emerged after an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred at the Meijer store in Lima this past Monday afternoon. According to a release, deputies from the Allen County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the store on Elida Road at around 4:10pm Monday in reference to shots fired in the store. Deputies and units from the Lima Police Department arrived on scene, secured and searched the store, but no suspects […]

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Findlay High School Graduate Isaac Weese Named 2026 Youtheatre Scholarship Recipient

Findlay, OH– The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) has named Isaac Weese, a 2026 graduate of Findlay High School, as the recipient of its 2026 Youtheatre College Scholarship. Weese, the son of David and Yukari Weese, plans to attend the University of Oklahoma this fall, where he will major in musical theatre. Recipients are selected based on their level of participation, years of involvement in MCPA’s Youtheatre program, and demonstrated growth in performing arts and technical production skills. […]

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