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Bluffton University President Outlines Five-Year Vision

BLUFFTON, Ohio — In his State of the University address, Bluffton University President Dr. Alex Sider challenged the university community to look beyond where Bluffton has been and consider what kind of university and what kind of people it is becoming.  He introduced “Reinvest, Reinvent, Reimagine,” as the organizing framework for Bluffton’s next five years and emphasized the importance of remaining grounded in the university’s historic mission while adapting to a changing world.  “What kind of university are we becoming? […]

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Kenton City School Staff Recognized for Years of Service

Kenton City Schools30 Years of ServiceShana Stout, Deb Bartlett, Stephanie Magula, Ryan Collins, Beth Harshfield, Lisa Cochensparger. Several Kenton City School staff members were recognized for their milestone years of service. Among them were Sharon Martin for 45 years and Brent Fackler for 40 years of service. The recognition was part of the school's annual convocation this week. To see all of the staff members who were honored and more pictures from the ceremony, please click here.

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Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department Conducts Rural Water Pumping Training

Ada-Liberty Fire Department Members of the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department conducted training on rural water pumping operations earlier this week. Because portions of their response area do not have access to fire hydrants, the ability to establish and maintain a reliable water supply is an important part of their fire suppression operations. Utilizing the old Rite Aid parking lot to simulate a rural fire scene without a hydrant, crews deployed two portable drop tanks and practiced drafting water with their […]

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Third District Court of Appeals Affirms Murderer Jerry Lee Cooper’s Conviction and 21-Years-to-Life

Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office On Monday, the Third District Court of Appeals affirmed the murder conviction and sentence of Jerry Lee Cooper. According to information from Marion Prosecutor Ray Grogan's Office, the appellate court rejected Cooper’s claim that the jury’s verdict was against the manifest weight of the evidence and upheld the judgment of the trial court. In January 2023, Cooper fatally shot his live-in girlfriend, Teresa Gibson, at their residence on Thompson Street in Marion. After the […]

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Kenton City Council Held 16th Session Monday Evening

Kenton City Council met Monday evening. During the meeting, Safety Service Director Cindy Murray announced that Burl Helton, from the Public Works Department, will be retiring. She said his last day on the job will be September 11 after 32 years on the job. Murray thanked him for "the tremendous amount of work that he's done for the city and dedication that he's had." Mayor Lynn Webb announced the city will have a booth at this year's Hardin County Fair […]

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Tailgate Fundraiser Planned for Injured Celina Quarterback

Celina Bulldog Football Fans A tailgate fundraiser for injured Celina quarterback Park Wynk will take place this Friday at Celina High School. Wynk suffered a serious spinal cord injury on Friday night, August 21, during the Bulldogs' season-opening football game against St. Henry. Tailgating will take place in the new Celina High School parking lot, located directly north of and across from the football stadium, and the parking lot will open at 4:00 this Friday afternoon. There will be food […]

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Governor DeWine Announces 13 Projects Set to Create 3,553 Jobs, More Than $1.1 Billion in Investments 

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik yesterday announced the approval of 13 projects that will create 3,553 new jobs, retain 907 jobs statewide, and result in more than $1.1 billion in investments across Ohio.  During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. The projects are expected to result in nearly $310 million in new payroll.  CENTRALBurns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., and Burns & McDonnell Corporate Services, Inc., […]

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United Way of Hardin County Kicks Off Campaign with Day of Caring

Kyleigh Nau – volunteers at Day of Caring KENTON, OH — August 24, 2026 — United Way of Hardin County launched its annual campaign with a successful Day of Caring, held August 21 and 22. The two-day volunteer effort brought together 40 community volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to support local organizations and make a lasting impact throughout Hardin County. Volunteers worked on projects at the Hardin County YMCA, Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Lake of Lights, and Hardin County Council […]

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Alger Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Charges Involving Minors

Hardin County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster An Alger man pleaded not guilty to multiple sexually oriented charges this week in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court documents, 40-year-old Timmy Lee Adams was indicted in July on four counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person, three counts of illegal use of minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material, one count of pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person, one count of possessing criminal tools […]

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