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Rep. Ty Mathews Hails HB 184 Signing as a Win for Ohio Student-Athletes

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) yesterday announced that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 184, legislation that marks a major advancement in protecting the rights and futures of Ohio’s student-athletes. The bill, which focuses on the regulation of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts and the conduct of athlete agents, sets a new standard for fairness and accountability in collegiate athletics. “I’m proud to have worked on House Bill 184 from day one—this law protects Ohio’s […]

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Kenton Rotary Hears Update from OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital

Kenton Rotary heard from Dillon Black and Jim Whitaker, both from OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, at a recent meeting. Black is the Manager of Imaging and Mammography Services, and Whitaker is Advisor of Operations at the hospital.  Black explained all the imaging services available including mammography, nuclear, stress tests, ultrasounds, cardiac echo and vascular labs.  He highlighted the newest addition of the MRI unit at Hardin Memorial Hospital, which allows them to do about anything the large hospitals can do […]

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Statewide Truck Parking Expansion Planned Through 2027

An additional 100 truck parking spaces will be constructed at the rest areas on U.S. 30 in eastern Wyandot County. Construction will begin this spring. The Wyandot site is one of 33 locations in Ohio where truck parking will be added or created.Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation Northwest Ohio is coordinating a statewide effort to add approximately 1,400 truck parking spaces by late 2027. Chris Hughes, ODOT District 1 deputy director, and a team in District 1, are leading the […]

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One Generous Gift Inspires a Community Outpouring of Support for Nursing Students in Need

Photo Credit: Marion Technical College- Chris Heaney Marion- A single $500 gift by the 2024 Marion Technical College nursing class for a scholarship for a nursing student in need triggered an avalanche of gifts from other students and the community. The gift snowballed into a fully-endowed annual scholarship fund.  The MTC RN Alumni Legacy Scholarship will be awarded to second-year nursing students, removing barriers to graduation. “I have been blown away by the community response. To think that our small […]

todayDecember 22, 2025 283 3

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KHS Groups Hold Annual Toys and More Drive

Photo: Kenton City Schools Kenton High School’s Simon Kenton Chapter of the National Honor Society and the KHS Athletic Department Captain’s Committee held its annual Toys and More Drive December 8th-17th. Donations included toys, hats, gloves, socks, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations. These donations will assist in supporting a local organization, Helping Hands of Hardin County to help make the holiday season a little brighter for area families. School officials thanked all staff members, students, and community members who […]

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Vaughnsville Man Seriously Injured in Hardin County Crash on CR 15

Liberty Township – The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on December 18, 2025, at approximately 10:15 P.M.  The crash occurred on County Road 15 north of State Route 309 in Hardin County.   Unit #1, a 2005 Toyota Camry, was disabled in the northbound lane of County Road 15.  Brittany Font, age 42, of Vaughsville, Ohio was in Unit #2, a 2010 Dodge Caravan, parked in front of Unit […]

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American Legion Post 330 Donates $30,000 for Ballistic Shields to Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office

Photo: Auglaize County Sheriff's OfficePictured Lt. Osborne, Deputy Rammel, Sheriff Vorhees, Brian Brown, Chuck Curry The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office received a big donation from American Legion Post 330. Post 330 recently presented the office with a donation of $30,000, specifically designated to equip every cruiser in the sheriff's office fleet with a ballistic shield. These shields provide a critical layer of protection for sheriff's deputies, allowing them to respond to high-risk situations with the best possible equipment to ensure […]

todayDecember 19, 2025 253

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UPDATED: Woman Who Reported Being Assaulted in Ada Found Dead in Her Allen County Home

***Update 12/18/2025 3:30 P.M.** At this time, the Ada Police Department does not believe there to be a credible threat to the residents of Ada. They are currently waiting for further details from their partnering agencies. An Allen County woman, who reported that she was assaulted in Ada on November 24, was found dead in her home three days later. According to a release from the Ada Police Department, Paula Dirmeyer told officers that she was assaulted within the Village […]

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