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Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Visits Jolly Acres Farm

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District The Brewer family graciously welcomed the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club (ESC) to their Jolly Acres farm for a day of hands-on learning and fall fun. Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Students enjoyed a variety of activities including pumpkin painting, cider making, and a guided farm tour. During the cider-making process, members learned how apples are pressed into cider and took an active role in washing, grinding, and pressing the apples themselves. Each […]

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University of Findlay Announces President Katherine Fell to Retire in 2026

Photo: University of Findlay University of Findlay President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., has announced her plans to retire at the close of the 2025-26 academic year, concluding 16 years of transformative leadership for UF. “President Fell has led with vision, faith, and a deep commitment to the transformative power of higher education,” said Chris Ostrander, president of the University’s Board of Trustees. “We are profoundly grateful for her service and her impact on many thousands of students. She will leave Findlay […]

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Hardin County OSU Extension Educator Amanda Raines Receives National Mid-Career Service Award

Photo: Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County Hardin County Ohio State University Extension Educator, Amanda Raines, received the Mid-Career Service Award at the Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) National Conference in Fort Worth, Texas last week. The award recognizes outstanding efforts of Extension professionals with 10 to 20 years of service who exhibit continuing leadership and excellence in State Extension program planning, delivery, and evaluation in program and/or administration. One person is recognized from each of ESP's four regions. Professionals in […]

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National Teen Driving Safety Week: Patrol Urges Parents to Join the Conversation to Prevent Teen Crashes

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding parents and guardians to have life-saving conversations with their teens about safe driving during the upcoming National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from October 19-25. Families play a critical role in reinforcing safe driving at home by setting the example, following the rules of the road and spending time driving with their teens. Through this, they can strengthen the lessons taught by troopers and give young drivers the confidence […]

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Reps. Thomas and Mathews Unveil Legislation to Boost County Efficiency and Cut Waste

COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representatives David Thomas (R- Jefferson) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) recently introduced House Bill 520, legislation that would establish Blue Ribbon Committees in every Ohio county to review local taxing units, departments, and public services in an effort to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars. “As we continue to work on property tax reform this legislation will provide great next steps to aid in reducing costs and promote the need for efficiency in our local […]

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Two People Transported for Smoke Inhalation on Sunday After House Fire in Bellefontaine

Two people were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire in Bellefontaine Sunday morning. According to information from the Bellefontaine Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at just before 6:30 to 608 Florence Avenue for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a two-story residence, fully engulfed. All off duty personnel were called in, as well as mutual aid from Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department. The male and female occupants escaped the home and were transported, and no […]

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Ada FFA’s “Gives Back to Local Farmers Day” Delivers 100 Meals in Annual Tradition

Photo: Ada FFA Chapter Ada FFA's "Gives Back to Local Farmers Day" this week was a success. After school Wednesday, Ada FFA members assembled and delivered 100 meals to farmers working hard in the fields. It was a small way to show appreciation for all they do for the community. Poling Seed Service- Pioneer Hybrid donated all the items for the meals. They also provided Pioneer lunch bags and Pioneer T-shirts for all students delivering meals. The Gives Back to […]

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United Way of Hardin County Continues 2025 Campaign to Support 13 Local Partner Agencies

Photo: United Way of Hardin County Executive Director Martha Evans-Nau The United Way of Hardin County is in the middle of its 2025 Campaign. Executive Director Martha Nau told Chad and Jenny on the Morning Buzz Thursday that they have 13 partner agencies that they deal with in Hardin County including Safe Haven, Council on Aging, Love INC, and Beatitudes in Ada. She said they give money to those organizations based on how much money people give them, so the […]

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Trooper Fatally Struck on State Route 11 in Canfield, Another Person Seriously Injured

Photo: Ohio State Highway Patrol CANFIELD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is deeply saddened to announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton, 40, who was fatally struck while assisting a disabled vehicle on state Route 11 in Mahoning County Thursday morning. Around 11:52 a.m., Trooper Cayton responded to state Route 11 northbound, south of U.S. 224, following reports of a disabled 2024 Kenworth semi tractor-trailer stopped in the right lane. Upon making contact with the semi driver, […]

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