Marion Tech to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for Deputy Weston Sherrer Training Center October 14

Marion Tech to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for Deputy Weston Sherrer Training Center October 14

Photo credit: Chris Heaney, Marion Technical College Left to right: Greg Perry, Mike Stuckey, Brandon Ramey, Devon Ramey, Julie Sherrer, Dan Sherrer, Amy Adams. MARION – When Deputy D. Weston Sherrer responded to his last call in May 2025 in Marengo, Devon and Brandon Ramey were at home with their five children just a few miles away. When they heard Deputy Sherrer died in the line of duty, they felt compelled to respond. “We had to do something,” Devon said. […]

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Search warrant leads to arrest, meth and cash seizure in Lima

A Lima man was arrested after a search warrant was served in Lima earlier this week. The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, with assistance from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team served the warrant at a residence in the 3000 block of Harding Highway. Photo: Allen County Sheriff's Office During the search of the residence, approximately 2.5 kilos of methamphetamine and over $18,000 in U.S. currency was located. 49-year-old Dameon Pearson was […]

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Logan County among 19 Ohio counties under state of emergency

Governor Mike DeWine and Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain provide an update on ongoing recovery efforts following recent flooding. (McARTHUR, Ohio)—Yesterday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency in 19 Ohio counties impacted by recent severe weather. Governor DeWine signed the proclamation this afternoon after meeting with local officials, first responders, and residents in Vinton County, which experienced significant flooding. Counties included in the state of emergency are Athens, Clermont, Gallia, Greene, Highland, Jackson, Logan, Meigs, Mercer, Montgomery, […]

September 23, 2026 2041

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Man arrested after search warrant served with Allen County S.W.A.T. assistance

Photo: Allen County Sheriff's Office On September 22, 2026, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, with assistance from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team and the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, served a search warrant at a residence on the 500 block of West Jefferson Street in Ohio City, Van Wert County, Ohio. During the search of the residence, approximately 1 ounce of cocaine was located as well as $25,079.00 in U.S. currency Joseph Mohr (DOB 4-6-76) was […]

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Kenton High School Announces 2026 Homecoming Court

Photo: Kenton City Schools Homecoming festivities are continuing this week at Kenton City Schools, with Kenton High School announcing its 2026 Homecoming Court. The court includes (Standing L to R) Junior Attendant Marlee Gammon, Freshman Attendant Briar Davis, and Sophomore Attendant Lauryn Newman. Senior Attendants are (Seated L to R) Faith Phipps, Emilie Stephens, and Kylie Adams. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned before Friday night’s homecoming football game against Celina on September 25. Students will celebrate throughout the week […]

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Benjamin Logan Homecoming Week Brings Parade, Football and “Old Hollywood” Dance to Raider Community

2026–2027 Benjamin Logan High School Homecoming CourtPhoto by Jeff Rose Photography BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — Benjamin Logan High School is celebrating Homecoming Week with several traditions for students, families and the community, including a parade and community gathering in Rushsylvania, Friday night football and the annual Homecoming Dance.Homecoming Parade and Community Celebration — Wednesday, September 23 Benjamin Logan Local School District Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. at Rush Park with food from Ame’s Pie Wagon, Fins and Flappers, and Wild Oates, […]

September 22, 2026 207

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Ohio Hi-Point Launches Frontline Friday to Connect Students With Public Safety Professionals

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Frontline Friday was recently launched at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. The new initiative connects students with professionals working on the front lines of public safety. In the past two weeks, students welcomed Logan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Josh Core and his K9 partner Tega, to learn about careers in law enforcement. They also completed Question, Persuade, and Refer suicide prevention training with Stephanie Ketchell. Frontline Friday gives students the opportunity to hear directly from professionals, ask […]

September 22, 2026 91

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Benjamin Logan Student’s Mosaic Selected for Ohio House Art Exhibit

Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan recognized junior Junah Hardman, whose mosaic artwork has been selected for the Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibit 2026–28.The original mosaic is the uniquely shaped piece featured in the center of this photograph. For the exhibition image, it was photographed against a quilted backdrop, with enlarged details from the mosaic incorporated along the borders. Benjamin Logan junior Junah Hardman Junah’s artwork will be printed, framed, and displayed for two years […]

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Kenton Native’s New Technology Product, TickrCast, Launches on Kickstarter

Courtesy of TickrCast KENTON- Joseph Capehart grew up in Kenton and graduated from Ridgemont High School. On September 1, 2026, the company he founded, Layered Ventures LLC, took his first product to a national audience on Kickstarter. TickrCast is a wall-mounted display that streams live sports scores, esports tournaments, weather, flight tracking and dozens of other live feeds.Founder Joseph Capehart designed, built and tested it in the workshop behind his Findlay home, where a fifteen-printer commercial 3D print farm runs […]

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