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

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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Two Arrested After Narcotics Search Warrant Executed at Findlay Residence

This morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a narcotic search warrant at 2034 Elyria St. Findlay OH, 45840. The search of the residence yielded 11 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking. As a result of the search the following people were arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center: Tre Gerlach (26 year old)Findlay, OhioFresh Charge: Complicity […]

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Hardin County Common Pleas Court: Child Endangerment Arraignment, Drug Case Sentencing

A Kenton woman was arraigned Tuesday in Hardin County Common Pleas Court on two counts of domestic violence and eight counts of endangering children. Kiera N. Browne was indicted on those charges earlier this month. According to court documents, several of the endangering children counts allege that Browne tortured or cruelly abused a then 9-year-old child. The offenses allegedly occurred July 10, 2025. Browne pleaded not guilty to all charges. Judge Steve Christopher set bond at $10,000 own recognizance. A […]

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GoBus to Add New Kenton Stop on Red Line Beginning March 2

Photo: https://ridegobus.com/ A new GoBus stop coming to Kenton as part of a major network expansion launches on Monday, March 2. Kenton will be a stop on the new Red Line, which connects Toledo and Cincinnati. Photo: https://ridegobus.com/routes/ You can purchase tickets now for travel starting March 2 on the GoBus website, which is ridegobus.com. Routes typically operate twice daily, one northbound and one southbound trip. Coaches include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, extra legroom, and on-board restrooms. Riders can use […]

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Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Opens New University Hospital, Marking Historic Milestone

Patients move into University Hospital at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on Sunday, February 22, 2026.Photo: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio – This weekend marked a historic milestone for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as the first of more than 425 patients were moved through three dedicated routes into 820 spacious private rooms at the new University Hospital, 520 W. 10th Ave., Columbus. University Hospital was a decade in the making, and it stands out […]

February 25, 2026 438

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Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Amy Acton Speaks at Hardin County Democrats Luncheon

Hardin County Democratic Party Ohio Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton recently spoke at the Hardin County Democratic Party's Presidents Day Luncheon. The former Ohio health Director is running unopposed in the May primary and will face the winner of the Republican primary winner between Vivek Ramaswamy, Heather Hill, and Casey Putsch. Also speaking at the luncheon was Hardin County Commissioner candidate Daryl Flowers and Dr Bryan Hambley who is running for Ohio Secretary of State. The luncheon was held this […]

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Nine Medicaid Providers, One Client Facing Fraud Charges in Ohio

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse nine Medicaid providers and one recipient of stealing a combined $478,000 from the government health-care program for the needy.“This February, remember: Love may be blind, but our investigators see just fine,” Yost said. “If you flirt with fraud, your next date will be with a judge.”The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, an arm of Yost’s office, investigated the cases and secured the indictments in Franklin […]

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