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City of Findlay Wins $150,000 for Urban Prairie Pilot Project

City of Findlay- Mayor's Office The City of Findlay was one of nine cities in the United States to win a 2026 Healthy and Sustainable Communities Award from American Beverage, the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America and the United States Conference of Mayors. They won first place in the Small City category. Findlay will receive $150,000 for its Urban Prairie Pilot Project. The project is a model for sustainability and will convert flood-damaged, city-owned turfgrass in the Blanchard […]

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11 UNOH Sport Marketing & Management Students Head to San Francisco to Volunteer at Super Bowl LX

Eleven University of Northwestern Ohio Sport Marketing and Management students, accompanied by two professors, are set to showcase their skills on a national stage at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco, California. The internship, hosted by the NFL and the Bay Area Host Committee, will have students actively participating in events leading up to the big game on February 8, 2026. The students’ primary assignment involves volunteering at the Super Bowl Experience, a dynamic, interactive pro football theme park at […]

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Hardin County Murder Trial Underway Following Jury Selection

A jury was seated today, Monday, February 2, in the Hardin County murder case against Andrew McCafferty. The twelve-member jury includes seven women and five men. The trial is scheduled to begin following jury selection and is expected to last five days. McCafferty, a Mount Victory man, is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, and two counts of tampering with evidence. He is accused of stabbing James Collins to death in Mount Victory on October 1, […]

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Lima Man Among Those Granted Execution Reprieve by DeWine

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution this past Friday: Gerald Hand, who was scheduled to be executed on June 17, 2026.  The new date of execution has been moved to April 18, 2029. Danny Lee Hill, who was scheduled to be executed on July 22, 2026.  The new date of execution has been moved to July 18, 2029. Cleveland R. Jackson, who was convicted for the 2002 murders of 17-year-old […]

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4-Year-Old Girl Among Two Killed in Marion County Fire

The Pleasant Township Fire Department, in coordination with the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, is currently investigating a residential structure fire that resulted in two fatalities early Friday morning. According to a release from Pleasant Township Fire Department Chief Clint Caterbury, emergency crews were dispatched at around 3:30 this (Friday January 30) morning to 837 Marion Cardington Road East following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, responders encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the residence. Despite aggressive suppression and […]

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Findlay Police Chief James Mathias to Retire After 36 Years in Law Enforcement

City of Findlay- Mayor's Office The City of Findlay announced that Police Chief James Mathias will be retiring effective June 12 this year after a 36-year career in law enforcement, including 31 years of service with the City of Findlay. He was sworn in with the Upper Sandusky Police Department in 1990, serving until 1995, and joined the Findlay Police Department later that year. Throughout his career with the City of Findlay, Chief Mathias served in numerous leadership roles, including […]

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Stand Your Ground Defense Expected in Mt. Victory Murder Trial Starting Next Week

The trial of a Mt. Victory man who is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault and two counts of tampering with evidence is scheduled to start Monday, February 2. Andrew McCafferty is accused of stabbing to death James Collins in Mt. Victory on October 1, 2025. Defense attorney Joel Spitzer provided notice of intent to assert self-defense or defense of others pursuant to Ohio's Stand Your Ground law enacted in 2021. McCafferty contends that his actions […]

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Ada Elementary First Graders Explore Dairy Learning Center in Celina

Ada Bulldogs Ada Elementary First Grade students visited the Dairy Learning Center last week. This is a non-profit education center located at MVP Dairy in Celina, and students explored two levels of interactive displays that taught them all about milk’s journey from soil to the yogurt cup. One of the highlights was watching the cows being milked in a state-of-the-art milking carousel. The students were engaged, curious, and had a great time learning where dairy products come from.

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Dayton Man Arrested in Allen County with Nearly Two Pounds of Methamphetamine

On January 27, 2026, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force received information that Gregory Napier (DOB: 05/11/1988), of Dayton, Ohio, was in Allen County and in possession of approximately two pounds of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. WCOCTF investigators corroborated the information and located Mr. Napier operating a vehicle in Jackson Township. Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with WCOCTF investigators, made contact with Mr. Napier and conducted an investigation. Allen County Sheriff's Office During the investigation, Napier was […]

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