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Upper Sandusky Man Taken Into Custody After Multi-County Chase

An Upper Sandusky man is behind bars following a pursuit early Saturday morning that ended in a crash in Hancock County. According to a release, on April 11, 2026, at approximately 1:12 a.m., Bucyrus Troopers were dispatched to a welfare check that stemmed from a domestic dispute. Tyler Rowalt, age 27, of Upper Sandusky, reportedly took his wife's vehicle. Mr. Rowalt was reported to be impaired, emotionally distraught, and in possession of a firearm while driving at speeds of 120 […]

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Three Killed in Nine-Vehicle Crash on I-71 in Delaware County

DELAWARE – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Delaware Post is investigating a nine-vehicle crash that resulted in three fatalities. The crash occurred on Interstate 71 in Delaware County Saturday evening. At approximately 6:27 p.m., troopers responded to the northbound lanes of I-71, near U.S. 36, following reports of a multi-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation found that a 2006 Freightliner semi tractor and trailer combination, driven by Modou F. Ngom, 50, Columbus, was traveling northbound and failed to stop while approaching […]

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Plain City Man Sentenced to 14–16 Years for Secretly Recording Minor in Bathroom

Office of the Union County (Ohio) Prosecuting Attorney A Plain City man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after secretly recording a minor in a bathroom. According to a release from the Office of the Union County (Ohio) Prosecuting Attorney, Robert Ashley Parks, 44, of Plain City, was sentenced to an indefinite prison term of 14 to 16 years after pleading guilty to twenty counts of Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material, each a felony of […]

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One Person Airlifted After I-75 Crash in Auglaize County

WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash involving two vehicles. The crash occurred on April 9, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Interstate 75 near mile post 114 in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2022 Rivian RI T, operated by Mason Tyler, 34, of Sidney, Ohio, and a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, operated by Aaron Blauvelt, 23, of Lima, Ohio, were both traveling north in the […]

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Marion County Deputies Use Flock Technology to Recover Stolen Vehicle

A Flock Safety Camera aided deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office this week in the apprehension of a Kentucky man. According to a release, at approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026, Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a stolen vehicle alert from a Flock Safety Camera in the area of State Route 95 and U.S. Route 23. The vehicle was reported to be a white 2024 Ford Bronco bearing a Pennsylvania license plate. While canvasing the […]

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Rural Kenton Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison on Child Endangering, Indecency Charges

A rural Kenton man was sentenced Wednesday in Hardin County Common Pleas Court on one count of endangering children and one count of public indecency. In rejecting a joint sentencing recommendation for community control, Judge Steve Christopher sentenced 56-year-old Rickie Lee Stephens to a total of 36 months in prison. He was indicted on 13 counts of public indecency and one count each of attempted gross sexual imposition, compelling prostitution and importuning in June of 2025. Stephens ended up pleading […]

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Hardin County Dogs in Need of Loving Families

Hardin County Dog Warden The Hardin County Dog Warden's Office has listed several dogs that are available for adoption or foster. You can find a brief description and a picture of the dogs on the Hardin County Dog Warden Facebook page. If you would like to know more or get to know the dogs, you can call the office at 419-674-2209 or visit them at 49 Jones Road in Kenton. The office is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to […]

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Gas Prices Continue to Climb Across U.S., Ohio and Hardin County

Average prices for a gallon of gasoline continue to rise. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.16 a gallon today, which is an increase of a dime since last week. The Ohio average is $3.94 a gallon, an increase of 16 cents in one week. Hardin County's average price per gallon climbed 10 cents and is at $3.70 a gallon today. That is still the cheapest in our region, and the most expensive is in Marion County at […]

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Flags May Return to Full Staff at Sunset on Friday

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The flags of the United States of America and the state of Ohio may return to full-staff at sunset on Friday, April 10, 2026, following the funerals of Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, who were killed during Operation Epic Fury. 

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