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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Earns Statewide Recognition at Annual BSSA Conference

Hardin County Sheriff's OfficePictured are Deputy Cody Winegardner, Lt Richard Williams, Chief Deputy Scott Holbrook, Fiscal Officer Angela Winegardner, Sheriff Keith Everhart and Sgt Kendrick Garmon. Members of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office recently attended the annual Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While attending the conference, members received training on many trending subjects. They also got a chance to see the newest technology and equipment at the vendors exposition. Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Keith Everhart, […]

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Hardin County Pioneers Claim Victory in 2nd Annual Hoopin’ It Up Basketball Game

The Hardin County Pioneers defended their title in the 2nd annual Hoopin’ it Up in Hardin County basketball game Sunday. The Pioneers defeated the Sheriff’s Office in the game played at Hardin Northern. The Sheriff's Office team played hard, and it looked like for a moment they would take the win, but the Pioneers came back strong to secure the win for the second year in a row. Sheriff Keith Everhart and Hardin Northern Superintendent Drew Cano also both took […]

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Bluffton University Awarded Natural Preservation Grant

BLUFFTON, OH – Bluffton University, in partnership with the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership (BRWP), has received an Enbridge Watershed Grant from the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to establish a one-acre native prairie along Little Riley Creek beside the Sommer Center. The nearly $2,500 grant will support the planting of native grasses and wildflowers, which will not only improve water quality and reduce runoff but also enhance habitat diversity, creating a vibrant, living classroom right on campus. “Compared to the turf grass currently […]

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Butterman Scheduled to Change His Plea on Child Pornography Charge on Nov 18

A rural Roundhead man is scheduled to change his plea on a charge involving child pornography in the United States Northern Ohio District Court in Toledo. According to Court documents, the hearing for Mark Butterman to change his plea is scheduled for Tuesday November 18, 2025. The hearing will begin at 2:00 that afternoon in Courtroom 2B. Butterman was indicted in May of this year on one count of receipt and distribution of child pornography. The investigation was conducted by […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Scam

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has received word of a scam taking place by mail. The mailing is titled "OHIO UCC STATEMENT REQUEST FORM" and when the number on the document is called, it goes to an automated system. The return mailing address is legitimate, but it is a UPS store location. These scammers will likely have valid loan information for the potential victim, but they are attempting to get the victim to 'pay' on the loan that they are […]

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Midwest Regional ESC Superintendent Said Need for Substitutes and Aides Becoming Critical: Public Eye Topic

(Dr. Rick Smith) Substitute teachers and aides are greatly needed in schools around the area. Dr. Rick Smith, Superintendent of Midwest Regional Educational Service Center, said in fact there is a critical need. What are the qualifications for the positions?, "Well right now that’s one of the types of things is, they changed the law in Ohio, you don’t need a bachelor’s degree anymore to be a substitute, so you can sub with just a high school diploma," said Dr. […]

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Bluffton University Introduces Pre-Occupational Therapy Major

Photo: Bluffton University BLUFFTON, OH – Bluffton University has announced the launch of a Pre-Occupational Therapy (Pre-OT) major, expanding its offerings in the health sciences to prepare students for careers dedicated to helping individuals live independently and meaningfully. The new major, housed within Bluffton’s Health Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics Division, will prepare students to meet prerequisite requirements for most graduate-level occupational therapy programs across the country. Coursework includes biology, psychology, nutrition, communication sciences and disorders, and health and fitness […]

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Updated: Forest Woman Facing 34-Count Indictment

Updated 1:10pm (11/13/25) to include copy of indictment: A Forest woman was indicted recently on 17 counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and 17 counts of pandering obscenity. 23-year-old Savanah L. McKinley was found indigent and was appointed Drew Workman as her attorney and pleaded not guilty to all charges at her recent arraignment. The incidents allegedly occurred in early July of 2025. A $5000 own recognizance bond was set. McKinley's trial has been scheduled for April 7, 2026 […]

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Graveyard on Grove Raises $1,614 for Hardin County Humane Society

Graveyard on Grove organizers announced on Wednesday that the 2025 Haunted Trail to Benefit the Hardin County Humane Society was a big success. This year, thanks to some very generous donors, they raised $1614. This exceeded their total from last year when they raised just over $1000. The donations aid in the Hardin County Humane Society's continuing effort to help control the feral cat population through the low cost spay and neuter Rascal Unit. They also gave a special thanks […]

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Earns Statewide Recognition at Annual BSSA Conference

Hardin County Pioneers Claim Victory in 2nd Annual Hoopin’ It Up Basketball Game

Bluffton University Awarded Natural Preservation Grant

Butterman Scheduled to Change His Plea on Child Pornography Charge on Nov 18

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Scam

Midwest Regional ESC Superintendent Said Need for Substitutes and Aides Becoming Critical: Public Eye Topic

Bluffton University Introduces Pre-Occupational Therapy Major

Updated: Forest Woman Facing 34-Count Indictment

Graveyard on Grove Raises $1,614 for Hardin County Humane Society

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