New MTC Scholarship Honors Local Coach and Educator

New MTC Scholarship Honors Local Coach and Educator

John and MaryAnn Dickman photo credit: KariMe PhotographyNorm and MaryAnn Dickman spent a lifetime serving students. A new scholarship in Norm’s memory will continue that legacy. (Marion) After 38 years of service to Marion City School students, longtime coach, counselor, and educator Norm Dickman is being honored with a new scholarship at Marion Technical College. “He loved his students,” said MaryAnn Dickman, his wife for 63 years. “After we lost Norm, it’s amazing how many people told us they loved […]

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Findlay Mayor Cancels Virtual Meeting Over Concerns About Violating Open Meetings Law

Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn announced that she has cancelled a virtual meeting with representatives from New Albany, Ohio over concerns raised that it violates the open meetings law. In a statement released by the mayor, she said the meeting was organized to learn more about how New Albany has considered Data Center Development over the past few decades, their lessonslearned, and recommendations on what questions they should be asking. She added that this was going to serve as an informational […]

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Lima Symphony Orchestra Announces Six Music Director Finalists for 2027–2028 Season

LIMA, OH — The Lima Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the final six conductors selected as Music Director finalists for the Orchestra’s 2027–2028 season, marking the last group of finalists in the LSO’s comprehensive two-year search for its next artistic leader. Following an extensive international search that attracted more than 80 applicants, the LSO Music Director Search Committee interviewed 11 accomplished conductors before selecting six finalists: Timothy VervilleIsaac SelyaDavid GloverWilbur LinElias MillerRyo Hasegawa The Lima Symphony Orchestra is grateful […]

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OSHP Urges Drivers to Secure Loads as Construction Traffic Increases

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is urging all commercial drivers, construction haulers and companies transporting materials to make sure their load is properly secured before traveling on the road. As traffic continues throughout the summer construction season and into the back-to-school season, troopers are seeing a rise in incidents involving debris falling from trucks and trailers – putting motorists at significant risk. Unsecured or unchecked loads can lead to dangerous roadway conditions, including flying debris, sudden obstacles […]

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Kenton Council Moves Forward With North Detroit Street Project, Honors KT Reporter Tim Thomas

City of Kenton Government Kenton City Council met in regular session Monday evening. Council members heard about plans to move ahead with Phase 2 of the North Detroit Street project, including going after a $500,000 grant. Council also discussed resident concerns, finances, economic development efforts and more. Also during the meeting, Council recognized longtime Kenton Times reporter Tim Thomas on his retirement. They expressed their appreciation to Thomas for his many years covering council and sharing stories to matter to […]

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Findlay Police Officer Fires Fatal Shot During Rodeway Inn Incident

Findlay Police Dispatch received a call from a resident of the Rodeway Inn, room 214 at 1 p.m. Monday of a male threatening to harm himself. The caller stated he had a gun and then disconnected. Officers arrived on scene and located the male, identified as Holden Smith, (37 year old male) standing in the parking lot in front of the room when Officers arrived. Holden possessed a gun in his hand and was waving and pointing it. Officers attempted […]

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AEP Estimates Power to be Restored by 8:30pm August 10

From AEP Facebook page: Storm 12:20 p.m. Update: About 21,000 customers across our service area remain without power after severe weather moved through this morning. The hardest-hit area is Newark, where about 11,800 customers are currently without power. Strong to severe storms will continue to move across our service areas today. Please know our crews will continue to work as quickly and as safely as possible to get your lights back on. Remember:: All downed lines are dangerous. Stay as […]

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Water Leaks Detected at Two Locations in Kenton

Water leaks have been detected at two locations in the City of Kenton. One was on Eliza Street between Main and Detroit, and the other is in the 100 block of North Detroit Street. Safety Service Director Cindy Murray said the leaks were detected as the result of a leak detection survey conducted at the city’s request that is designed to find leaks in an ongoing effort to cut down on the loss of water throughout the city. Because a […]

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Kenton Historic Courthouse District Announces Scare on the Square Monster Mash

Kenton Historic Courthouse District Kenton Historic Courthouse District will present Scare on the Square Monster Mash on October 31. The event will offer music, costumes, mystery and vintage freight. The Little Chicago Big Scare that night will feature three haunted stops, which are the Detroit Street Alley in downtown Kenton, the Haunted Museum and Scary on Cherry, with five checkpoints in between offering frights, treats and ghouls. Kenton Historic Courthouse District The cost is $15 per person, and tickets will […]

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