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Two Men in U.S. on Work Visas Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Scam Auglaize County Residents

(Xinxing Chen and Yaolong Zhou) Two people were arrested Tuesday and are accussed of scamming elderly residents in Auglaize County. According to a release from the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office, an investgation was started Monday June 16 after a resident reported being scammed out of a large sum of money. Scammers contacted the victim and convinced them that their bank was compromised and the money was no longer safe there. The victim was talked into withdrawing a large amount of […]

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Hardin County Camp Counselors Sharpen Skills Ahead of 4-H Camp

Photo: Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County The Ohio State University Extension- Hardin County Camp Counselor Team had a camp out at Indian Lake State Park recently. They learned about large group program planning, fire building and outdoor cooking, and they also worked up some fabulous acts for their talent show.  There are a few spots still open for campers, but you must act fast. Registration is set to close on June 25. You can sign up by clicking […]

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Kenton Elks Lodge Holds Annual Flag Day Celebration with Music, History, and Patriotism

In picture from left to right: Dennis Stockert, Andy Stockert, Exalted Ruler Marty McKinley Gray, General Mike Murray, Joseph Gargac, Owen Haudenschield Kenton Elks Lodge 157 held its annual Flag Day Celebration on June 14th. There were 39 members and guests present. The Elks Male Chorus, The Kentones, provided patriotic music selections under the direction of Sue Buroker with Judy Faulkner as accompanist. General Mike Murry, US Army (Retired) presented the history of the American Flag and members of Troop […]

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1st Annual ‘Play for Purpose’ Car Show Set for June 22 at Hardin County Fairgrounds

The 1st Annual Play for Purpose Car Show will be held this coming Sunday, June 22. It will run from 11am until 3pm at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton. Over 40 awards will be presented at the show. The car entry fee is $20, and admission to the public is free. Play for Purpose is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for people in need. More information about Play for Purpose and the Car Show can be found on […]

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Community Assistance Needed: Love INC. of Hardin County Seeking Boys’ Clothing for Local Families

Love INC. of Hardin County is in desperate of boy's clothing. They are looking for sizes 2T to 18. Any help with those sizes would be very helpful for the clients. As part of that, a reminder that JoAnn's Closet will be closed to clients next week. From June 23 through June 27, they will be restocking, reorganizing and deep cleaning. More information can be found by visiting their Facebook: Love Inc of Hardin County.

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Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Findlay District to host Patrol Post Open Houses

The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Findlay District is hosting open houses to members of the community and the media. Those attending will be able to tour the facility, meet local post personnel, talk to recruiters, see our equipment and vehicles, and more. The Findlay District serves the counties of Allen, Fulton, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Paulding, Putnam, Wood, Williams and Van Wert. Patrol Post open house locations, dates and times: -Findlay Post- 3201 N. Main Street, Findlay, Ohio 44840 […]

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Elwood Motorsports Team Shines at Cincinnati’s Speedom Fest

The Elwood Motorsports Team had an action-packed weekend at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati’s Speedom Fest, where driver Alan Elwood showed impressive speed and determination. Saturday’s action began with Elwood qualifying 7th. However, a gear failure on the opening lap of the prefinal dropped him to 17th, where he would start the final. Despite the setback, Elwood charged through the field, gaining 10 positions by lap four and setting the fastest lap of the race. He was in second […]

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ONU Alumna Renee Bruns Sets World Record and Inspires Through Global Travels

Photo: Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University alumna Renee Bruns is a world explorer and motivational speaker with a remarkable story to tell. In 2023, she earned a Guinness World Record for visiting the most countries, 66 in total, in a single year as a solo traveler in a wheelchair. But for Renee, the world record wasn’t the most amazing part of the journey. She said it was, and remains, the people. Bruns left her job at a Fortune 500 […]

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Dr. Scott and Pam Drew Establish New Scholarship to Support Marion Tech Nursing Students

Dr. G. Scott and Pam Drew created a new scholarship to support Marion Technical College nursing students. Scott and Pam are both first-generation college students who have seen the quality of Marion Tech graduates and know the value a little help and encouragement can make. “Someone saved us and said, ‘Go to college,’” Dr. Drew recalled. “It can be really intimidating when you’re the first in your family to go to college.” “People walk out of Marion Technical College with […]

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