Benjamin Logan Schools Name Dr. Sean Flynn as Next Superintendent

Benjamin Logan Schools Name Dr. Sean Flynn as Next Superintendent

Benjamin Logan Local School District Bellefontaine, Ohio — The Benjamin Logan Local School District is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Sean T. Flynn as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Flynn brings more than a decade of experience in education and school leadership, along with a strong commitment to student success and community collaboration. Dr. Flynn currently serves as principal of Phoenix Middle School and Worthington Academy in Worthington City Schools, a role he has held since 2019. In […]

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Jerry McBride Receives Master Farmer Award at Conservation Conference

Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County The two-day Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference wrapped up Wednesday at Ohio Northern University in Ada. The event connected farmers, agronomists, and ag industry leaders from across Ohio, who explored new ideas in soil health, crop management, and conservation farming. They also learned about practical strategies, discovered the latest technology, and took part in conversations shaping the future of Ohio agriculture. As part of the conference, Hardin County grower Jerry McBride received the […]

March 12, 2026 258

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Red Cross Seeking Disaster Action Team Volunteers in Hardin County

Volunteers are needed for the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team in the Hardin County area. As we know from Wednesday's brush with severe weather, the spring season events have the potential to leave behind a lot of devastation that will require Red Cross assistance. Unfortunately, no matter where you live, there will be local families impacted by fires and other local disaster events and they will have a critical need for emergency assistance and support. If you would be […]

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Suspicious Device Prompts Bomb Squad Response in Findlay Wednesday

The Findlay Police Department received a report about a suspicious device behind a business in that city Wednesday afternoon. According to a release, officers responded to the Stop and Go Gas Station located at 800 West Trenton Avenue at just after 2:30pm. Upon arrival, officers observed an object designed to resemble a claymore-style explosive device, with wires protruding from the top. Due to the potential risk, The Allen County Bomb Squad was requested to respond, and officers established a safety […]

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Thunderstorms Leave Behind Damage Around the Region; Tornado Warning Issued in Logan County Near Anniversary of Deadly Storm

A line of thunderstorms rumbled across the area late this morning. The storms brought damaging winds and heavy downpours. Most of the damage appeared to hit the southern and northeastern areas of our region. Some damage was reported around the Patterson area. A vehicle was damaged by a fallen tree in Ridgeway. Most power outages were brief, but scattered outages remain in the American Electric Power service area. Also in our region, there was damage reported around Russells Point. A […]

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Two Hardin County Students Named Bluffton University President’s Ambassadors for 2026-27

BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University has named the students who will serve as President’s Ambassadors during the 2026-27 academic year. Selected students assist in recruiting prospective students, welcoming and greeting campus guests, and engaging alumni and donors. President’s Ambassadors receive extensive training in networking, professional development, etiquette, conversational skills and interviewing, preparing them to represent the university at institutional and community events. First implemented during the 2021-22 academic year, the program earned a 2022 Independent College Advancement Associates (ICAA) Program of Excellence Award for its innovative approach to student leadership […]

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Vendor Sign-Up Open for 40th Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Vendor sign-up is now open for the 40th Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada. If you’re a maker, grower, artisan, or food vendor, they would love to have you join them. The event is set for Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. It will take place on Main Street in Ada.Officials are reminding the community to keep in mind that all official vendor communication will come only from the Ada Area […]

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Kenton Elementary Leadership Day Welcomes KPD and Community Visitors

Kenton Police Department Preschool-5th grade students showcased the Leader in Me Program during Leadership Day at Kenton Elementary School on Tuesday. Visitors went on building tours, watched town halls, learned about leadership clubs, and talked with a student panel. Participation as a visitor to Leadership Day not only gives visitors an inside look at the leadership program at KES, but it also gives the students an opportunity to share their genius and practice their leadership skills. Among the visitors were […]

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Kellogg Working to Resolve Dispute With Leggo My Eggroll

Kellogg North America Company and Leggo My Eggroll are engaged in discussions aimed at resolving the civil case in its entirety. Lawyers for both parties notified the U.S. District Court in Toledo about the discussions in a filing late last week. The Parties proposed that they will submit a joint status report within thirty days advising whether a resolution has been reached or whether summary judgment briefing should proceed. Kellogg filed a lawsuit in late June of 2025 against the […]

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