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Kenton Lions Club Holds Recent Meeting, Hears from Junior Trophy Bassmasters

Pictured Left to Right, Garrett Ray, Lion President Brad Bailey. The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1st, at the Kenton Elks.  The meeting was called to order at 6:27 pm by Lion President Brad Bailey with 23 members and one guest present.  Guest Speaker:  Garrett Ray, of the Junior Trophy Bassmasters, began by thanking the Lions Club for the past donations to the group.  Garrett reminded the club that he took over the group in […]

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Missing Chicago Teen Found Safe in Waynesfield, Reunited with Family

A missing 15-year-old Chicago girl has been safely found and reunited with her family after being located in Waynesfield Thursday.According to a release from the Waynesfield Police Department, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, a Venezuelan-born couple traveling through the area stopped Waynesfield PD Chief Nathan Motter and requested immediate assistance regarding their son’s girlfriend, whom they believed to be in trouble. Upon conducting a brief investigation with assistance from Chicago PD Detective Monica Mata and the U.S. Marshals Office, Chief […]

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Suspect Taken Into Custody After Hardin County Pursuit

Hardin County Sheriff's Office According to a release, a Hardin County Sheriff’s Deputy was on routine patrol today, April 2, when they observed a Chevrolet SUV traveling at a high rate of speed on a rural county road. The Deputy, after confirming the speed, turned to initiate a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle attempted to elude the Deputy by turning into a driveway in the 18000 block of County Road 146, continuing down a farm lane and eventually driving into […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Announces 2026 Honorees for Annual Awards Gala

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced the outstanding honorees at the Annual Awards Gala and Banquet. The Business of the Year is Scooter's Coffee; Small Business of the Year, Stillwater Metal; Nonprofit of the Year, Hardin Leadership; Community Service, Ohio Northern University Office of Admissions; Citizen of the Year, Sarah Johnson; and the R.E. Allen Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Stephanie McCullough. The awards will be presented April 16 from 5:00 until 8:30pm in McIntosh Center at Ohio […]

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Roundhead Man Sentenced to Prison in Federal Child Pornography Case

A rural Roundhead man was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Toledo on a charge involving child pornography. According to court documents, Mark Butterman was committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons for 9 years and five months. Upon release, he will be placed on supervised release for 15 years, with numerous conditions. He was also ordered to pay $3000 restitution to each of the six victims listed, for a total of $18,000. After […]

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OSHP Urges Drivers to Stay Focused During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

COLUMBUS – In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to always keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel and their mind on the task. “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a great time for all drivers to commit to eliminating distractions and keeping their full attention on the road," said Governor Mike DeWine. "Driving distracted is just as dangerous as driving drunk, and I encourage all drivers […]

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ODOT Launches Record $3.4B 2026 Construction Season Across Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio- Spring in Ohio means orange barrels and renewed investment in Ohio’s infrastructure. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is kicking off a record-breaking $3.4 billion construction season statewide.  The 2026 construction season includes a total of 977 projects. This year, 739 bridges and approximately 4,562 miles of roadway, equivalent to driving from Columbus to San Diego, California, and back, are set to be improved. Eighty cents of every dollar invested this year will go directly to preservation of […]

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Pain at the Pump: National Average Gas Prices Exceed $4 a Gallon

https://gasprices.aaa.com/ The national average price for a gallon of gasoline, as of today, has moved past $4 a gallon. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.06 a gallon for regular. The Ohio average is $3.78 a gallon. Hardin County's average price per gallon is at $3.60 a gallon. The cheapest in our region is in Allen County at $3.46 and the most expensive is in Union County at $3.92 a gallon. The national average for diesel is now […]

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One Seriously Injured After Early Morning Crash on US 33 in Marysville

A multi-vehicle crash occurred early this morning on US 33 near the State Route 4 and State Route 31 interchange in Marysville. According to a release from the Marysville Police Division, Marysville Police Officers and emergency personnel from the Marysville Fire Division were dispatched to the area at around 2:10 this morning. Upon arrival, first responder located a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation indicated that the driver was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Despite sustaining […]

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