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University President Sider Charts Bluffton’s Path Forward

BLUFFTON, Ohio – In his first State of the University address, Bluffton University President Dr. Alex Sider laid out a clear vision for the university’s future, centered on “Pillars of Purpose,” a one-year strategic campaign, that will guide Bluffton through a period of renewal, reinvestment and mission-driven growth. Speaking to students, faculty, staff and community members, Dr. Sider acknowledged the challenges Bluffton faced during an 18-month exploration of a potential merger with the University of Findlay, which ended in the […]

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Hardin County Fair Gears Up for Opening Day Amid Labor Day Preparations

Labor Day means that a lot of labor is going on at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Final preparations for the 2025 Hardin County Fair are taking place. All Open Class and Junior Fair entries need to be in place by 9:00pm tonight. Check your individual departments for entry times. Gates open for the first day of the fair tomorrow morning at 7:30am. The official opening ceremony will take place at noon. Dennis Hinton is the honoree for the 2025 Hardin […]

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Findlay Traffic Stop Results in Arrests on Warrants and Drug Seizures

Photo: Findlay Police Department Two people were arrested and drugs were seized after a traffic stop in Findlay Thursday evening. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, officers stopped a vehicle for a turn signal violation near the intersection of Crystal Avenue and Eben Avenue.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Jennifer Lamb, and a passenger was identified Kevin Potts.  During the course of the traffic stop, it was discovered that both subjects had warrants for […]

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Newly Remodeled Kenton Walmart Holds Grand Re-Opening Celebration

A ribbon cutting ceremony was part of the festivities this (Friday) morning at the newly remodeled Kenton Walmart Supercenter where a grand re-opening celebration event was held. Store Manager Jennifer Peeks welcomed the crowd and recognized 14 long-time Walmart associates. After a weeks-long refurbishing project, Walmart welcomed shoppers to explore the new layout, featuring expanded selections, rearranged departments designed to make shopping easier for customers, a renovated Pharmacy area and more. Kenton Mayor Lynn Webb thanked Walmart for their commitment […]

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Hardin Northern Students Go the Distance in Walking Club

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Some Hardin Northern students surprised their teacher when she challenged them to walk. The students in teacher Jessica Cano's Walking Club stepped it up and challenged their teacher on who could speed walk the most laps on the track. It seems the students took the challenge to heart. Some of them managed over 1.5 miles in under 25 minutes. Officials congratulated students on supporting each other and beating Mrs. Cano.

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Fulton County Resident Joins Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club

DEFIANCE – Archbold resident Julisa Nafziger joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club on Friday after her safety belt saved her from sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred on County Road 21N in Brady Township, Williams County, on May 28. Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Alec P. Coil and Trooper Adam R. Foster, both of the Defiance Post, presented her with a “Saved by the Belt” certificate signed by Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson and Colonel Charles […]

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Enterprise Zone Agreement Signed for New Vancrest Health Care Facility in Kenton

An Enterprise Zone agreement was signed by the Hardin County Commissioners Thursday that offers an incentive for Vancrest to build a new health care/assisted living facility in Kenton. The agreement provides Vancrest with a 75% exemption on all new real property as part of the project for a period of 15 years. Groundbreaking is scheduled to take place on September 15. If all goes as planned, it will open in the Spring of 2027. Vancrest Chief Operating Officer Shane Stewart […]

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Kenton Elks #157 Hosts Annual Soccer Shoot, Winners Advance to District Competition

Pictured from left to right, starting with front row:  Owen Wood, 1st place, U10 Boys; McKinley Wood, 2nd place, U8 Girls; Madeline McPheron, 1st place, U8 Girls; Carter McPheron, 2nd place,U8 Boys; and Michael Jansen, 1st place, U8 Boys.  Second row:  Savannah Pifer, 1st place, U10 Girls; Nora Jansen, 1st place, U12 Girls; Lauren Jansen, 2nd place, U10 Girls; KK Hastings, 3rd place, U10 Girls; Shawn Layman Cannode, 1st place, U12 Boys; and Felix Hastings, 2nd place, U12 Boys. Standing […]

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Kyle Knickel Sentenced to Life Plus 13 Years for Sex Crimes Against Children in Marion County

Photo: Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan announced Tuesday a life sentence plus 13 years for Kyle Knickel, who was convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children and producing explicit images of minors. The sentence, handed down by Judge Todd Anderson, follows Knickel’s guilty plea last month and reflects the severity of his crimes, which devastated young victims and their families. Prosecutors and investigators emphasized that this outcome ensures Knickel will never harm another child and […]

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