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Deadly House Fire in Lima Under Investigation

A house fire in Lima this past Friday that claimed the life of one person is being investigated by the Lima Fire Arson Investigator.  According to a release, the Lima Fire Department and officers from the Lima Police Department were dispatched to 410 Ewing Avenue Friday morning at around 8:30 in reference to a house fire.  One of the callers indicated that one subject was still in the residence, which was engulfed in flames.  Both departments responded but were unable […]

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Region; 3–5 Inches of Snow Possible Overnight

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for our area, including Union, Hardin, Auglaize, Shelby, and Logan counties. According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to move in tonight, and 3 to 5 inches of accumulation is possible overnight. The advisory runs from 7:00 this evening until 10:00am Tuesday. Motorists should plan on slippery road conditions, and the hazardous conditions will likely impact the Tuesday morning commute.

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Ridgemont FFA Lends a Hand at Recent Hardin County Food Distribution

Ridgemont FFA Ridgemont FFA members volunteered at the Hardin County Food Distribution last week, showing up despite cold and rainy conditions. School officials said the students demonstrated servant leadership by helping community members regardless of the weather. The next OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital in partnership with the West Ohio Food Bank food distribution event is taking place December 16th from noon until 2:00pm. Food will be distributed at Home Run Memorial Park, located at 13625 State Route 292 in Kenton. […]

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Hardin and Surrounding Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 7 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday for several counties in our region, including Hardin, Auglaize, Shelby, Logan, and Union. Snow is expected throughout the advisory period, with 1 to 4 inches of accumulation possible and wind gusts up to 35 mph. Roads — especially bridges and overpasses — may become slick and hazardous. While snowfall amounts are not expected to be heavy, forecasters say 1 to 3 inches […]

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2025 Hardin County Ag Hall of Fame Inductees to Be Honored Next Week

Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame The 2025 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees will be honored next week. They are Bert C. Frederick, Gary Flinn, Gary Jackson, Gene McCluer, and Max Montgomery. The organization has been sharing information about each of the inductees over the last few weeks on their Facebook page. The inductees will be officially recognized at the induction banquet on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30pm at St. John's Evangelical Church in Kenton.

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Dismissal of Charges Reported in Case of Former Logan County Deputy

Bellefontaine media sources are reporting that all criminal charges against a former Logan County Sheriff's deputy were dismissed with prejudice this week. John Puckett, of Kenton, was arrested in July of this year after an investigation by the Kenton Police Department concerning a domestic incident. Logan County Sheriff Randy Dodds placed Puckett on paid administrative leave while the case was investigated, and WPKO Radio reported that Puckett was terminated from the Sheriff's Office on August 1 of this year. Arbitration […]

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Officers Seize Drugs, Cash, and Firearms Following Bellefontaine Stop

Photo: Bellefontaine Police Department One person was arrested after a traffic stop this week in Bellefontaine. According to a release from the Bellefontaine Police Department, an officer initiated the traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Tyrone Jackson. The officer had knowledge that Jackson was wanted on a felony drug trafficking warrant. During the stop, K9 Pyro gave a positive alert to narcotic odor, and a probable cause search of the vehicle was then completed. During the search, detectives […]

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Prioritize safety this Thanksgiving: Patrol shares tips for safe holiday travel

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is urging all motorists to prioritize safety as they travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year.  During the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday reporting period, which runs from midnight on Wednesday, November 26 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, troopers will be focusing on removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways. In addition, they will be on the lookout for safety belt, speeding and […]

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Revitalize Kenton Presents Community Pride Award to Robinson Fin for Transformative Expansion

Photo: Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Revitalize Kenton presented their Community Pride Award to Robinson Fin.   They were nominated because they have transformed the location with Phase 1 of an expansion that now encompasses the former Rockwell Union Hall that had set dormant for a number of years.   Prior to making the presentation, Sherri Haushalter Sopher gave a tour of the plant and members of Revitalize Kenton were able to see the fin creation process.  Robinson Fin is a global […]

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