Marion County Jury Finds Hayes Elementary Teacher Guilty of Assaulting 6-Year-Old Non-Verbal Autistic Student

Marion County Jury Finds Hayes Elementary Teacher Guilty of Assaulting 6-Year-Old Non-Verbal Autistic Student

A Marion County jury this week found a special education teacher at Hayes Elementary School in Marion guilty of assault for slapping a 6-year-old non-verbal autistic girl under her care on October 10, 2024. According to a release from Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan, the jury held Grafmiller accountable for striking the vulnerable student after the child spit on the teacher during recess. Grogan tried the case alongside Assistant Prosecutor Parker Schwartz, presenting compelling evidence including surveillance camera footage from […]

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Farmers National Banc Corp. and Middlefield Banc Corp. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

CANFIELD, Ohio & MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)- Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (“Farmers National Bank”), and Middlefield Banc Corp. (“Middlefield”) (NASDAQ: MBCN), the holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company (“Middlefield Bank”), jointly announced yesterday (10/22/2025) the signing of a definitive merger agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Middlefield will merge with and into Farmers in an all-stock transaction. The Agreement was unanimously approved by the boards of directors […]

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Latta Welcomes Ohio Schools to the U.S. Capitol During Government Shutdown

Congressman Latta leads tour for Marion Local Schools in the Capitol Rotunda. WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led two U.S. Capitol tours for students from Marion Local Schools and Coldwater Middle School in Mercer County. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours themselves, allowing students and visitors to continue experiencing the U.S. Capitol. Both Marion […]

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Hardin County Community Foundation Welcomes Executive Assistant; Announces Assets of Nearly 15 Million Dollars at Quarterly Meeting

Kaylee Koyan of Kenton was welcomed as the first executive assistant for the Hardin County Community Foundation at its quarterly meeting Tuesday afternoon. President Matt Jennings said, “ Over the years we’ve had paid, part-time officers in the foundation that were treasurer, assistant treasurer, secretary and assistant secretary. But as we’ve grown we’ve come to the point where we need to consolidate all of those duties and functions into one role. “So after the addition of Bryan Marshall as our […]

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Hardin County Dog Warden’s Office Thanks Ashlyn Smelcer for Generous Support of Shelter Dogs

Photo: Hardin County Dog Warden The Hardin County Dog Warden’s Office expressed their gratitude to Ashlyn Smelcer for her generosity and support. Through her thoughtful pet basket raffles, Smelcer made a donation that will directly help care for and rehome the dogs in the shelter. Office personnel stated that she went above and beyond to help the shelter give every dog the chance they deserve at a loving forever home. The Hardin County Dog Shelter is located at 49 Jones […]

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Ohio Northern Pharmacy Students Take Oath of Professional Commitment, Receive White Coats

Photo: Ohio Northern University Third-year Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy students took their oath of professional commitment this past weekend. They received their white coats to signify their commitment to the pharmacy profession and their future patients. This was the next step of their educational and professional journey in serving the public. The Ohio Northern University Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy prepares pharmacists who improve health, serve others, lead change and advance the profession. ONU’s Doctor of Pharmacy […]

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OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital Board Transitions to Board of Advisors

KENTON, Ohio – In an effort to align with the OhioHealth system, OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is shifting its fiduciary board of directors to a board of advisors. The board will focus on advancing community partnerships, patient experience, and clinical excellence. “At OhioHealth, we are committed to improving the lives we serve in Hardin County for years to come,” said Chris Clinton, president of OhioHealth’s regional market. “This transition keeps us connected to the communities we serve while ensuring we […]

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Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club Visits Jolly Acres Farm

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District The Brewer family graciously welcomed the Benjamin Logan Environmental Science Club (ESC) to their Jolly Acres farm for a day of hands-on learning and fall fun. Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Students enjoyed a variety of activities including pumpkin painting, cider making, and a guided farm tour. During the cider-making process, members learned how apples are pressed into cider and took an active role in washing, grinding, and pressing the apples themselves. Each […]

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University of Findlay Announces President Katherine Fell to Retire in 2026

Photo: University of Findlay University of Findlay President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., has announced her plans to retire at the close of the 2025-26 academic year, concluding 16 years of transformative leadership for UF. “President Fell has led with vision, faith, and a deep commitment to the transformative power of higher education,” said Chris Ostrander, president of the University’s Board of Trustees. “We are profoundly grateful for her service and her impact on many thousands of students. She will leave Findlay […]

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