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Butterman to Remain Behind Bars During Legal Proceedings

A rural Roundhead man, who was arrested Monday evening May 26 on child pornography charges, will remain behind bars while legal proceedings against him continue. Attorneys for 59-year Mark Butterman had requested that he be released during the proceedings, but Magistrate Judge Darrell A. Clay denied the motion in United States Northern Ohio District Court in Toledo. The ruling was handed down on Friday (May 30). Judge Clay cited several factors for denying the request including: the offense involves a […]

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United Way of Hardin County Honors Volunteers, Community Partners

Photo: United Way of Hardin County The United Way of Hardin County recently honored community partners and volunteers of the year. The Volunteer of the Year was presented to Chad Rudesill, Educational Partner of the Year went to Hardin Northern Local Schools, Business of the Year was Ohio Northern University and Honorary Chair was Dr. Melissa J. Baumann. 13 agencies were also awarded with United Way funding for 2025-26.

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Judge Estes’ IDAT Fund Decision Applauded as Boost for Behavioral Health Services in Logan County

Photo: Mental Health & Recovery Services Board for Logan & Champaign Co. The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is applauding Bellefontaine Municipal Court Judge Jacob A. Estes' recent decision to declare an Indigent Driver Alcohol Treatment surplus, calling it a significant step toward expanding behavioral health treatment and support in Logan County. The IDAT Fund is designed to provide necessary treatment services for individuals convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence who cannot afford those services. When surplus […]

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Kenton Lions Club Recently Held Regular Meeting

Photo: Left to Right, Katrina Hughes-Collins, Lion Secretary Rick Collins The Kenton Lions club held its regular meeting on Wednesday May 21st, at the Kenton Elks.  The meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm by Lion President Jason Van Buskirk with 19 members and one guest present.  Katrina Hughes-Collins, CPA, talked to members about the pros and cons of being a 501 (C ) 4, also known as a Social Welfare Organization, versus a 501 (C ) 3, referred […]

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BKP EMS Crew Honored with Awards During EMS Week

Several BKP Ambulance District crew members were presented with awards last week during EMS week. Paige Hartman and Kyle Richards were awarded St. Rita’s Medical Center Stroke Run of the Year. BKP Chief Chad Smith was included in the Trauma Run of the Year award.  He was on his way home from work, and he stopped to assist Cairo EMS that was on a call at the time.

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SNAP Scam Leads to Indictments, Major Seizures in Ohio

Cash, gold coins, gold jewelry, and suspected cloned credit cards seized on May 14. (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — A nearly year-long investigation by the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) into the use of card skimmers to steal at least $600,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits across Ohio has resulted in indictments for three people. Earlier this month, a Franklin County Common Pleas Court grand jury returned indictments against Columbus residents Ionut Bizga, 33, Doina Bacelan, 32, and Juan Hernandez, 26. […]

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Carey High School and Fort Jennings High School win top Paint-the-Plow awards

Photo: Ohio Department of TransportationThe Carey High School students stand proudly beside their plow, featuring Deputy Nigel, who works with the school resource officer Deputy Ryan McKinnon, and the safety message "Paws and Follow the Laws." The plow had the most likes, shares, and comments on the ODOT District 1 Facebook page and earning ODOT District 1's Paint-the-Plow People's Choice award. Pictured are (from left) Deanna Chaialee, Kaylee Hall, David Hall, Lydia Black, Adi Kramer, Maddy Bowers, Grace Bianchi, Tori Malone, Presley Hartley, Ally Higgins, and Art […]

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Save the Date: Greenwood Grange to Host Annual Strawberry Social on June 3

Greenwood Grange will hold their Annual Strawberry Social Tuesday, June 3. It will run from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Grange Hall, located on State Route 53 in Grant, between Kenton and Forest. The menu consists of Shredded Chicken and Sloppy Joe’s, Chicken and Noodles, Homemade Salads, and Desserts, including Strawberry Shortcake and Pie. The grange hall is handicap accessible and this event is open to the public. Those attending can dine in or use the drive thru for […]

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Life Jacket Loaner Station Installed at Indian Lake State Park

Photo: Indian Lake State Park The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is making it easier to stay safe on the water this summer. They have installed life jacket loaner stations at 32 Ohio state parks. That includes one at Indian Lake. The station offers free access to life jackets from sizes infant to adult. At Indian lake, the station is located beside the campground boat ramp. The loaner station was built by the Indian Lake State Park's maintenance crew.

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