Two Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. 68 Near Dunkirk

Two Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. 68 Near Dunkirk

Two people were killed in a head-on crash that was reported to 911 at 5:49 Monday evening on US 68 near State Route 701 south of Dunkirk. According to a release from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, 66-year-old Dori Spencer, of Dunkirk, was driving north on 68 when she traveled left of center. Her vehicle struck a southbound car being operated by 27-year-old Owen Bame, of rural Dunkirk. Both vehicles were occupied by the driver only. Bame and Spencer were […]

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Kenton Bomb Scare Turns Out to Be Translation Confusion

There was a confusing moment that involved a mistaken bomb threat Sunday afternoon at a Kenton business. According to the Kenton Police Department report, a woman called 9-1-1 at around 2:15pm and reported that a Hispanic male showed her a message on his cell phone about a bomb in the area. Upon arrival, the female caller told Kenton police officers that she was sitting in her car at Fuel Mart when a Hispanic male, who did not speak English, walked […]

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11-Year-Old Among Fatalities in Fort Shawnee I-75 Multi-Vehicle Crash

Fort Shawnee- On February 28, 2026, at approximately 08:15 P.M., the Lima and Wapakoneta Posts of The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial semi-truck that had struck multiple vehicles backed up on Interstate 75 North, just north of the exit to Cridersville in Fort Shawnee, Allen County. Yvio Michel, age 53, of Boynton Beach Florida, was driving a 2017 Great Dane semi-truck northbound on Interstate 75. Michel failed to maintain an assured clear distance as […]

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Hit-and-Run Involving Amish Buggy Reported South of Kenton

A hit/skip accident involving an Amish buggy and a car occurred at around 5:20 Sunday evening on State Right 31 near County Road 190 south of Kenton. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, a northbound tan colored Honda struck the buggy and then left the scene. There were some tan Honda parts found at the scene. The vehicle will have damage on the driver's side and will be missing the front portion along the wheel well. This […]

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Hardin County Historical Museums Kick Off History After Hours with David Strittmatter on Ray Brown

Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. There was a great turnout for the Hardin County Historical Museums first History After Hours event Thursday evening. The topic for the inaugural event was on Ray Brown. David Strittmatter gave an engaging presentation. History After Hours will be held on the last Thursday of every month. Details on the March event will be released soon.

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Hardin County Master Gardeners Welcome Newest Volunteer Laurie Haney

Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardeners Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardeners welcomed its newest volunteer. Laurie Haney was presented her certificate at this week's meeting by Nic Baumer, Hardin County ANR Educator. Haney is presenting a program on Raised Bed Gardening at the Ada Public Library this Saturday, February 28th at 1:00 pm. The library is at 320 North Main Street in Ada.

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Kenton Students Shine at State Competition, Earn Spots on the National Stage

KENTON, OH – Students from Kenton High School and the Ohio Hi-Point (OHP) programs demonstrated exceptional professional skill and dedication at the 2026 Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference, held February 23rd and 24th at the Columbus Convention Center. Competing against the best and brightest from across Ohio, Kenton’s students secured several top-tier finishes, proving their readiness for the next level of competition. The atmosphere was electric as results were announced on the morning of the 24th, validating the months of technical practice […]

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Ada Public Library, Neighborhood Forest to Offer Free Trees for Children

Ada Public Library The Ada Public Library has teamed up with Neighborhood Forest to give children a free tree to plant at home during Earth Week. Sign-ups are open through March 15th, with trees arriving the week of Earth Day, which is April 22. There are three ways to participate: • Register a child to receive a free tree (pick-up required, the library will contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up). • Purchase a tree to plant this […]

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State Fire Marshal Announces $8 Million to Support Ohio’s Small County Volunteer Fire Departments

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nearly 200 fire departments across the state will soon receive funding to better equip themselves to protect Ohio communities. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of a first-of-its-kind Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant that was established during the 136th General Assembly via House Bill 96. A total of 190 departments across 49 Ohio counties have been awarded a total of $7,997,960 in funding through the grant program. A complete list of those […]

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