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Russells Point Man Arrested in Logan County for Inappropriate Photos of Children During Monday’s Parade

A Russells Point man was arrested Monday after the Washington Township Police Department was made aware of an individual taking photographs of children during the parade that they felt were inappropriate. According to a release, 63-year-old Terry Davis was approached by officers and admitted that he did have photographs on his cell phone that were taken during the parade. He gave consent for officers to conduct a search of his cell phone, and allegedly photographs of children taken during the […]

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Morrow County Deputy Killed in Line of Duty During Domestic Violence Response

A Morrow County Sheriff's Deputy died Monday evening while responding to a domestic violence situation. According to a statement from Sheriff John Hinton, the deputy responded to a residence located in the 100 block of County Road 26 in Marengo, and upon arriving to the residence, an officer involved shooting occurred. The deputy was struck and transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries. He has been identified as 31-year-old Daniel Weston Sherrer. He joined the Morrow County […]

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Five Logan County Graduates Receive Career Launch Grants to Support Workforce Transition

Photo: What's Your E, Logan County? Career Launch Grants were awarded to five outstanding graduates from Logan County schools. The grants were in the amount of $1000 each, and they are to help the students transition smoothly into their new careers. These grants are designed to ease the financial burden of starting a new job, whether it means purchasing necessary tools, uniforms, transportation, housing, or other essentials.  The students awarded a grant were Preston Leatherman, Ohio Hi-Point/Riverside, Alyssa Mueller, Ohio […]

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Kenton High School Art Students Create New Displays for 2025 Lake of Lights Event

Photo: Kenton City Schools Art students at Kenton High School recently finished four new Lake of Lights displays. They will be used for France Lake’s winter drive through light show later this year. The 2025 displays featured the music department’s Top Twenty, Ohio Hi-Point- Kenton FFA, the Business Professional Association, and a Kenton Rotary design. More pictures of the displays can be found by clicking here.

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Students and Scouts Honor Veterans with Memorial Flag Placements Across Hardin County

Photo: Troop 121 Kenton The History Brigade at Hardin Northern joined with local community members to brave the wind and the rain to decorate the graves of local veterans Thursday at the Dunkirk Cemetery. School officials note that it is always a fitting and moving end to the school year to pay respects to those who have served our nation in uniform. Also braving the elements this week, were members of Pack 121 and Troop 121 St John’s Evangelical Church, […]

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From Teens to Veterans, 452 Students Graduate from Marion Tech

Photo: Chris Heaney, Marion Technical College.  Elizabeth Arthur of Marion says support from her family and professors helped her walk at graduation despite a devastating diagnosis of multiple sclerosis during the semester.  Marion Technical College proudly celebrated 452 graduates in a moving ceremony at the Marion Palace Theatre this May. Together, these students earned a total of 603 degrees and certificates. This included 12 graduates from the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Graduates ranged in age from 16 to 64 and […]

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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel Join Gold Star Families in Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel honored Ohio service members by joining Gold Star families in a wreath-laying ceremony. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel today honored Ohio service members who sacrificed their lives while serving their country by joining Gold Star families in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse ahead of Memorial Day. “Our fallen heroes believed in freedom, took an oath to defend it, and gave their lives doing just that. We owe them […]

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Fire Damages Large’s Exhaust in Kenton; No Injuries Reported

A business in Kenton was damaged by a fire Wednesday afternoon. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at around 2:30pm to Large's Exhaust at 935 North Detroit Street. Upon arrival, heavy black smoke and fire were visible coming from the two open garage doors. Everyone in the building was out and there were no injuries. A worker said the fire started under the dash of a truck that was being worked and quickly became too […]

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Kenton Middle School Raises Over $4,000 at Annual Choose Hope Event

Photo: Kenton City Schools Despite the weather on Tuesday, Kenton Middle School held the annual Choose Hope event. During the opening ceremonies, KMS recognized names of loved ones that have or had cancer. After that, they heard from 3 survivors, Amy Long, Lindsay Payne, and Mark Oates about their experiences. At the end of the ceremony, the students joined guests for the "Survivors Lap". The day then transitioned to the field day actives and concluded with the closing ceremony where […]

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