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Hardin County Grand Jury Indicts Dunkirk Man on 48 Sex Crime Charges

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster A 29-year-old Dunkirk man has been indicted on multiple counts involving sexual offenses. According to documents filed in Hardin County Common Pleas Court, the Grand Jury returned a 48 count indictment against Carlos Rivera-Alejandro. He is charged with 20 counts of rape, 20 counts of sexual battery, 7 counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of importuning. The incidents allegedly occurred starting in late October 2025 and continued until earlier this month. […]

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Marion Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Shooting Targeting Police Officers and Residents

A man was found guilty on multiple felony charges following a trial in Marion County Common Pleas Court. According to a release from Ray Grogan with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, Isaiah Redmon was found guilty of multiple serious felonies after he forced his way into a home and later opened fire on a group of people that included two Marion police officers. On September 22, 2025, Redmon forced entry into a residence on North Grand Avenue in Marion and […]

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Governor DeWine Awards $11.9 Million to Support Demolition Projects in 73 Counties

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $11.9 million in grants to help 73 counties prepare sites for redevelopment by demolishing existing unsafe, blighted buildings.  That includes $230,000 to Hardin County. Projects that were approved are 105 East Lima Street in Forest, 328 and 334 Kohler Street in Kenton, 9614 Township Raod 80 Kenton, 205 South Wheeler and 227 South Main Streets in Mt. Victory. In our region, Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, and […]

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Eats on the Street Food Truck Fest Set for Tomorrow in Kenton

Kenton Historic Courthouse District Eats on the Street Food Truck Fest is all set to take place tomorrow evening in Kenton. It will take place from 5:00-10:00 pm, and the event will offer you a chance to enjoy fun, food, and entertainment. To ensure a safe event setup, sections of Columbus and Wayne Streets will close beginning at 11:30 Saturday morning. Main and Franklin Streets will remain fully open throughout the entire evening.

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Ohio EPA Issues Statewide Air Quality Advisory Due to Wildfire Smoke

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio EPA has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory until midnight tonight (07/17/26) as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Ohio EPA will issue an expiration notice when the air quality improves, and the smoke has left the region. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category in the southwestern part of the state to the “Unhealthy” category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the “Very Unhealthy” to “Hazardous” categories. […]

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McKenna Holloway Joins Findlay Police Department Patrol Division

Findlay Police Department The Findlay Police Department announced the hiring of a new officer. McKenna Holloway was sworn in this morning by Mayor Christina Muryn. Officer Holloway, who is 24 years of age. She is a graduate from Elida High School and a 2026 graduate from the Apollo Career Center Police Academy. Holloway resides in the Columbus Grove area with her husband and son. She will be assigned to the department’s Patrol Division.

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Kenton Officials Provide Update on Columbus Street Sidewalk Project

City of Kenton Government An update was provided by city officials on the Columbus Street sidewalk project in Kenton. Construction continues moving west, and access to some businesses may be limited. If your usual entrance or exit is closed, you are encouraged to use alternate access points and plan ahead. For everyone’s safety, drivers should slow down while traveling through the area and avoid using parking lots as shortcuts.

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Hancock Historical Museum Celebrating America 250 With New History Mural

Findlay, OH — The Hancock Historical Museum invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of a new public mural honoring the history, people, and enduring legacy of Hancock County. The unveiling ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 19, at 1:00 p.m. at Brucklacher Memorial Park, home of the Museum's historic Little Red Schoolhouse. Created as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration and painted entirely by the hand of local residents, the Hancock County History Mural serves as both […]

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Kenton High School Soccer Staff and Players Hosting Youth Summer Camp

Kenton High School Boys and Girls Soccer staff and players will be holding a summer camp for boys and girls ages 4 through 8th grade July 27 through July 30.  Campers will be grouped by grade and/or age and will participate in drills that emphasize footwork skills, shooting, passing, and defending. The cost is $30, and each participant will receive a camp t-shirt and snack each morning. The camp will be held at the Kenton Little League Soccer Complex located […]

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