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ONU Campus Being Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

UPDATE: 5/5/26 4:02 p.m. ONU Alert: McIntosh is now clear. Students are able to return to McIntosh at this time. The C-store is open and the dining hall will be open at 4:30 p.m. for dinner. The WOW Cafe will open at a later time. At this point, students can only be in either King-Horn or McIntosh. Campus is NOT open for pedestrian traffic. UPDATE: 5/5/26 3:42 p.m. ONU Alert: King-Horn (and ONLY King-Horn) has been cleared. Students are able […]

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Boots and Buckles 4-H Club Launches Fundraiser for Hardin County Fairgrounds Recovery

Photo: Boots and Buckles 4-H Club The Boots and Buckles 4-H Club's fundraiser to benefit the Hardin County Fairgrounds continues. Orders are being taken for Hardin County Fair Strong t-shirts as a way to raise funds to help with the rebuilding efforts. A tornado struck back in March, which resulted in devastating damage at the fairgrounds. This shirt sale began in April and will run through May 29. A pickup date and time will be announced closer to the shirts […]

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Hempy Water President Receives Regents Award

Hempy Water The CEO and President of Hempy Water Conditioning received the Regents Award and was recognized by the Water Quality Association at its Convention and Expo held recently in Miami, Florida. Jeff Knedler received the award for his contributions at the state and local level. With more than 20 years in the industry, Knedler has helped grow his Forest, Ohio based company while maintaining a strong focus on service, innovation, and community impact. A past president and longtime board […]

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Polls Open Across Hardin County for Primary Election Day

Today is Primary Election Day. Four candidates are vying for the Republican nomination in the Hardin County Commissioner’s race. They are Bob Carder, of Kenton, Michael Kasler, of LaRue, Michelle Laubis, of Kenton and Paul Osborne, of Alger. The winner will face Daryl Flowers, of Kenton, who is the lone Democrat to file, in the November election. In the Hardin County Auditor’s race, Republicans Michael Orr and Mark Schwemer will face off in the primary, with the winner running unopposed […]

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Todd Daquino Speaks to Kenton Rotary, Highlights Growth of Performing Arts Program

Photo: Kenton Rotary The choir teacher and vocal music department lead at Kenton High school spoke recently to Kenton Rotary.  In his 13th year in the district, Todd Daquino said he is excited about what comes next with the new school and the state of the art Performing Arts Center.  Daquino stated that the PAC is not just for the students and the school, but for the community.  The Kenton Cup Show Choir Competition was hosted for the first time, […]

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Lima Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute, Held on Suspicion of Murder

Allen County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster A Lima man was arrested over the weekend and is being held on a charge of suspicion of murder after Lima police were called to investigate a domestic dispute. According to a released, officers were dispatched 630 Hope Street at around 5:30 this past Saturday evening, and upon arrival, they heard individuals involved in an argument inside. Further investigation revealed that 29-year-old Tony T. Sibert had ties to the residence and was believed to […]

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One Killed, Two Seriously Injured After Amish Buggy Crash in Logan County

A passenger on an Amish buggy was killed and two others were seriously injured after the buggy was struck by a vehicle at just after 8:00 this past Saturday morning on State Route 235 in Logan County. According to a report from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, the buggy was being operated by 21-year-old Daniel Wagler Jr. south on 235 when it was struck from behind by a vehicle being driven by 47-year-old Kelly Hoffman of Lewistown. All of the […]

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Benjamin Logan Places Second At Area IV Envirothon

Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan High School students earned a second-place overall finish at the 2026 Area IV Envirothon on Tuesday, April 28, at the Preble County Historical Society, qualifying for the Ohio Envirothon State Competition. Benjamin Logan fielded two teams under the direction of Mr. Reames. Participating students included Trinity Helton, Junah Tingley, Winnie Bodin, Marlee Butcher, Annika Chappell, Ashlyn Kelsey, Alivia James, Elizabeth James, Dane Reffner, and Michael Dickey. Benjamin Logan Local School District The senior […]

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Purcell Awarded for Distinguished Service

Kenton City Schools Kenton, OH - Kenton Athletic Director Brett Purcell is the recipient of the 2026 Northwest Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NW-OIAAA) Distinguished Service Award. This recognition is given annually to an Athletic Administrator in recognition of their length of service, special accomplishments, and contributions to athletic administration at the local, state, and national levels. "I would like to thank my fellow Athletic Administrators for this honor,” said Purcell. “I have always appreciated the opportunity to work with […]

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