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Write-In Candidates Blum, Miller and Jansen Win Contested Races

Several contested races involving write-in candidates in Tuesday's election have been decided. In the Kenton Council-at-large race, Doris Blum received 162 votes. Curtis Castle picked up 111, and Ray Lawrence got 61 votes. Blum was appointed to city council in October. E. Lydia Miller will represent the city's 2nd Ward on council. She easily defeated Thad Gardner, 83 to 40 votes. Jayna Jansen will join the Kenton City Schools' Board of Education. She defeated Mike Styer 219 to 203 votes. […]

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Write-In Votes Still Being Counted; Others Decided on Election Day

A number of keys races and issues were decided, and a few more await results from Tuesday’s Election. The unresolved ones have to do with write-in candidates for Kenton City Council At Large and 2nd Ward seats as well as for positions on the Kenton City Schools’ Board of Education. The Hardin County Board of Elections continues to sort through those votes, and they hope to have those results by the end of today. In the ones decided, the Kenton […]

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Lima Post Trooper Grant Baumle Honored with Distinguished Service Medallion for Heroic Rescue

Photo: Ohio State Highway Patrol A trooper with the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was awarded the Patrol’s Distinguished Service Medallion on Monday. The award recognizes Trooper Grant E. Baumle for his extraordinary courage and selfless determination. On August 12 of this year, Trooper Baumle responded to a fiery crash in Allen County, where a box truck was in flames, and the driver was trapped inside. Without hesitation, Trooper Baumle grabbed his fire extinguisher and climbed into […]

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McCafferty Pleads Not Guilty to Aggravated Murder and All Other Charges in Multi-Count Indictment

A Mt. Victory man pleaded not guilty to all charges in a multi-count indictment in Hardin County Common Pleas Court Monday. 46-year-old Andrew McCafferty entered the pleas on charges of aggravated murder, murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault and two counts of tampering with evidence. They are in connection to a stabbing that claimed the life of 48-year-old James Collins, of Mount Victory, back on October 1. Judge Steve Christopher set bond at one million dollars cash, surety or ten percent. […]

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Election Day 2025: Hardin County Voters Weigh Key Council, School Board Races, and Local Levies

Today is Election Day, with voters across Hardin County deciding on several local council and school board races. Money issues include the levy to support the Kenton Fire and Police Departments and Ridgemont School's .75% income tax levy. Also, voters in Cessna Township will decide the fate of two money issues. One is for the maintaining and operating of the cemeteries and the other is to provide for and maintain fire services, both of which are replacement levies. For Kenton, […]

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Appeals Court Upholds 15-to-Life Sentence for Chadwick Greenawalt in Marion Murder Case

Photo: Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan on Friday announced that the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals has affirmed Chadwick Allen Greenawalt Sr.'s convictions and sentence of 15 years to life in prison. The 2022 incident that led to the tragic death of Natalie Rudd began when Greenawalt, a guest at the River Bend Campground, disrupted a holiday celebration by popping a decorative balloon arch at the Rudd family campsite. The situation escalated when […]

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Mayor Sharetta T. Smith and Lima Police Department Issue Joint Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting

Photo: City of Lima, OH- Government Joint release from City of Lima and Lima Police Department: LIMA, OHIO – On October 31st, 2025, Lima Police Department (LPD) officers conducted a traffic stop on St. Johns Ave just north of Second St. During the encounter, Emerson Jeffrey produced a handgun and fired upon officers striking an officer. Officers returned fire striking Mr. Jeffrey which neutralized the threat. Officers immediately began life saving measures. Mr. Jeffrey was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital […]

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Hardin Leadership Unveils Rebrand After Year-Long Community Review

Hardin Leadership celebrated a major milestone at its Annual Meeting and Reveal on Thursday, where 25 alumni gathered to preview the organization’s new logo and learn about exciting updates for the upcoming Hardin Leadership 2026 program. The enhanced program will feature several new components designed to strengthen leadership development, including: • Mentorship opportunities to foster growth and guidance • Orientation sessions for participants and their sponsors • Accountability measures to ensure progress and engagement • Sessions hosted at diverse locations […]

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United Way’s 2025 Bourbon Ball Raises Funds to Support Hardin County Agencies

The United Way of Hardin County's recent 2025 Night at the Races Bourbon Ball was a huge success. United Way officials thanked everyone who attended, donated, and sponsored this event.  The United Way serves 13 partner agencies in Hardin County, from food banks to homeless shelters.  Every dollar raised at the event goes back into the community. If you attended, you are invited to share your photos on the United Way of Hardin County's Facebook page. You can also suggest […]

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