Hardin County 911 and 988 Team Up to Strengthen Crisis Response

Hardin County 911 and 988 Team Up to Strengthen Crisis Response

We Care People Hardin County 911 and 988 are working together to strengthen local crisis response. Hardin County 988 staff recently visited the Hardin County Sheriff's Office to learn more about 911 operations, which included how calls are handled, transferred, and dispatched. The visit is part of ongoing work to improve coordination between 911 and 988 so callers can connect with the support that best fits their needs. These site visits are designed to build a better understanding of how […]

October 8, 2026 257

Featured

Kenton Athletics Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

Kenton City Schools The Kenton Athletics Hall of Fame Committee announced the 2026 Inductees into the Kenton Athletics Hall of Fame. The inductees are Sharon Moore, who became the very first Kenton Girls Varsity Tennis Coach after tennis became a sanctioned sport in 1977, Jim West, Class of 1964, who led the Wildcats football team to two Runner-up Western Buckeye League finishes, while garnering 1st Team All WBL honors in 1963 and 1964, and Matt Dudek, Class of 1999, who […]

October 8, 2026 1912

Featured

Hardin Northern History Brigade Hosts 9th Annual Living History Day

Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern History Brigade hosted its 9th annual Living History Day on Tuesday. Living historians from across the state guided elementary students through the past with demonstrations and presentations covering several different eras. The students explored the early days of Ohio history as the Hardin County Historical Museum discussed artifacts and local history. The Hancock County Park District taught students about gardening herbs, and they heard about what life was like as a fur trader. […]

October 7, 2026 75

2

Featured

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Honors Employees at Annual Awards Dinner

Hardin County Sheriff's Office Numerous awards and recognition were given to members of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office at its Annual Appreciation and Awards Dinner at the Veterans Memorial Park Golf Course Clubhouse Tuesday evening. Sheriff Keith Everhart expressed his gratitude to the entire staff for their dedicated service. Numerous citations were presented to those who have distinguished themselves by outstanding service, lifesaving efforts, safe driving, dedication and cooperative spirit. Dispatcher Hannah Rhinehart was selected as Dispatcher of the Year, […]

October 7, 2026 287 2

Featured

Indiana Man Arrested in Wyandot County Child Exploitation Investigation

An Indiana man has been arrested following an investigation conducted by the Wyandot County Major Crimes/METRICH Enforcement Unit after receiving information involving inappropriate text and video exchanges between an adult male and a juvenile who lived in Wyandot County. According to a release, after an extensive investigation that was launched in January of this year, detectives were able to identify 41-year-old James W. Slonaker, of Cambridge City, Indiana, as the suspect involved. On September 30, Indiana State Police executed a […]

October 6, 2026 937

Featured

UPDATE- Standoff in Marion Ends PeacefullyMarion City Schools Cancel Classes Amid Police Presence

A situation in Marion has forced schools in that city to close today. The Marion Police Department put out an advisory early this morning informing the public to avoid Silver Street, between Edwards and Niles, until further notice. They said that was due to a police presence in the area. A short time later and citing several circumstances beyond their control, Marion City School officials announced that classes would be cancelled today. No information concerning the situation involving Marion police […]

October 6, 2026 607

Featured

Mary Rutan Health Earns Four National Awards for Heart Attack Care

The American Heart Association recognized Mary Rutan Health for its commitment to high-quality, evidence-based cardiovascular care. Mary Rutan Health has earned four national recognitions from the American Heart Association for providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients experiencing heart attacks and other serious cardiac events. The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® awards recognize hospitals that consistently follow nationally established, research-based guidelines designed to improve treatment and outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease. “Behind each of these awards is a […]

October 5, 2026 92

Featured

Measles Case Confirmed in Hancock County with Multiple Exposure Locations

Hancock Public Health has confirmed one measles case in Findlay, with exposure in several locations. The individual was reported to be at multiple locations in Findlay while infectious. Anyone who was at the NWO Urgent Care on September 29 between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, or Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Department on September 29 between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm should take action. If you were present at those locations during those times, you are being asked to fill out […]

October 5, 2026 1605

1

Featured

Rushcreek Township Volunteer Fire & EMS Brings Fire Safety Lessons to Benjamin Logan Elementary

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan Elementary’s youngest students are getting an important lesson in fire safety this week thanks to volunteers from Rushcreek Township Volunteer Fire & EMS. During presentations held today and tomorrow, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first-grade students are learning age-appropriate lessons designed to help them understand what to do during a fire or other emergency. Students are practicing Stop, Drop and Roll, learning about fire safety and seeing a firefighter dressed in full protective gear […]

October 5, 2026 145 1

Featured