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Columbus Man Arrested in Fatal Marion County Stabbing

A Columbus man has been arrested for murder in connection to a stabbing that occurred in Marion Wednesday night. According to a release from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, on August 19, 2026, at 9:27 PM, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1800-Block of Twin Lakes Drive. Upon arrival, deputies located one female victim deceased at the scene and a second female victim with life threatening injuries. The suspect had fled the […]

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DeWine and Cross On Hand for Kenton Fire Truck Dedication Ceremony

Several visitors were in attendance Wednesday for the Kenton Fire Department fire truck dedication event. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined former representative Jon Cross, who helped secure funding for the purchase, and former House Speaker Rep. Jason Stephens. They were on hand to welcome the new fire engine to the fire department’s fleet. The engine was purchased by grant money awarded to the department in 2024. DeWine, Cross and several other officials helped to push the engine into the fire […]

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Body of Woman Found in a Pond on Her Property in Logan County

A missing 63-year-old Zanesfield woman was found dead in a pond on her property on Tuesday. According to information from the Logan County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to 7782 State Route 559 at just before 10 Tuesday night in reference to a missing woman. When deputies arrived, they searched a pond on the property and found her in the pond. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified as Marianne R. Saxton, 63 of that address. Deputies […]

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Findlay Employee Honored With John Edward Seman Award for Excellence

Pictured above: Katie Seman, Dan Seman, Joel Borer, Mayor Christina Muryn, Service-Safety Director Rob Martin Findlay, Ohio – August 18, 2026 - The City of Findlay presented Joel Borer, Wastewater Operator Class I, with Water Pollution Control Center, with the John Edward Seman Award for Employee Excellence on August 18, 2026.  Joel has worked in the wastewater plant for over 10 years tackling a tough job with unfailing positivity. His colleagues note that he always finds happiness and joy from […]

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City of Findlay Honors Employees for Years of Service and Lifesaving Actions

Pictured above Lifesaving Award recipients: Mayor Christina Muryn, Marcus Gierke, Chase Glick, Service-Safety Director Rob Martin FINDLAY, Ohio – The City of Findlay honored employees for their dedication, excellence, and service at a luncheon held August 18, 2026. The City recognized 53 employees for their years of service, marking milestones ranging from five to 35 years with the City. The following individuals were recognized: 5 Years:  Kyle Bormuth, Police Department; Jason Dunn, Computer Services; Nicholas Fazzio, Fire Department; Carter Gilmore, […]

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Wyandot County Sheriff Announces Removal of Flock Cameras Around the County

Wyandot County Sheriff Todd Frey stated that he has started the process of removing Flock cameras from around Wyandot County. In a release Sheriff Frey said his office explored the idea of having the cameras strategically placed in the county a little over year ago. After consideration, he said he supported and authorized the 16 cameras to help with Criminal Investigations and Search/Rescue of cases of Alzheimer, Dementia, Runaways and Missing Person/Children investigations. The Sheriff said he spoke with many […]

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Wyandot County Suspicious Death Investigation Leads to Indictments

Complete release from Wyandot County Sheriff's Office: Date: August 18, 2026 The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit, has been actively investigating a suspicious death that occurred on County Highway 9 in Sycamore Township. At approximately 1:42 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual reporting that they had struck a body lying in the roadway. Deputies, along with Mohawk EMS and Fire, responded to […]

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Appellate Court Upholds Trial Court Ruling Denying Clapsaddle Post-Conviction Relief

Dustin R. Clapsaddle, incarcerated at Richland Correctional Institution A former educator has lost another appeal in the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals. Dustin R. Clapsaddle was convicted on charges of rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition and kidnapping following a four-day jury trial in June of 2024, and he was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison in October of that year. He was also classified as a Tier III Sexual Offender. The appellate court upheld his […]

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Hurt Trial Continued Until Early 2027 in Marion County Common Pleas Court

The trial for a former Kenton resident who was indicted earlier this year by a Marion County Grand Jury on one count of rape with the victim listed as being under 13 years of age, has been continued. Tyeson Hurt, now of Marion, was scheduled to stand trial beginning September 22, but that has been continued until January 12, 2027 and is anticipated to last for two days. According to the document filed in Marion County Common Pleas Court, the […]

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