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DeWine Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Three Ohio Air National Guard Members Killed in Operation Epic Fury

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Saturday that he has ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds statewide in honor of the life and service of three members of the Ohio Air National Guard killed during Operation Epic Fury. Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons, Capt. Seth Koval, and Capt. Curtis Angst were killed during the mission. The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the […]

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High Winds Wreaking Havoc Around the Area

High winds are causing issues around Hardin County this afternoon. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has been busy with reports of semis being blown over. One is on State Route 117, between the Auglaize/Hardin County line and State Route 67, and other is on State Route 292 south of the city. In addition, there have been reports of semis being blown into ditches. Numerous tree limbs and some full trees are down, and there are several reports of downed power […]

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Local 10-Year-Old Creates Heartfelt Cake for Not By Choice Outreach Fundraiser in Kenton

Not By Choice Outreach A 10-year-old local girl made a special cake for the recent Not By Choice Outreach Purse Bingo fundraiser. Claire McCullough made the heartfelt cake for a cancer survivor at the recent event. NBC officials said that the love, time, and care she put into it meant so much and truly touched everyone there. They also thanked her for using her talent and big heart to support the work of Not By Choice Outreach, which raises money […]

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Ohio Investigative Unit Ramps Up Statewide Enforcement for St. Patrick’s Holiday

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations kick off across the state, the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) is ramping up its presence at bars and liquor permit premises while the state prepares for one of its busiest drinking holidays. From March 13 through March 18, OIU agents will be active statewide, conducting compliance checks and active enforcement to ensure celebrations remain responsible, legal, and safe. “St. Patrick’s Day and the days surrounding it are some of the busiest days […]

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Benjamin Logan Schools Name Dr. Sean Flynn as Next Superintendent

Benjamin Logan Local School District Bellefontaine, Ohio — The Benjamin Logan Local School District is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Sean T. Flynn as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Flynn brings more than a decade of experience in education and school leadership, along with a strong commitment to student success and community collaboration. Dr. Flynn currently serves as principal of Phoenix Middle School and Worthington Academy in Worthington City Schools, a role he has held since 2019. In […]

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Jerry McBride Receives Master Farmer Award at Conservation Conference

Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County The two-day Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference wrapped up Wednesday at Ohio Northern University in Ada. The event connected farmers, agronomists, and ag industry leaders from across Ohio, who explored new ideas in soil health, crop management, and conservation farming. They also learned about practical strategies, discovered the latest technology, and took part in conversations shaping the future of Ohio agriculture. As part of the conference, Hardin County grower Jerry McBride received the […]

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Red Cross Seeking Disaster Action Team Volunteers in Hardin County

Volunteers are needed for the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team in the Hardin County area.  As we know from Wednesday's brush with severe weather, the spring season events have the potential to leave behind a lot of devastation that will require Red Cross assistance. Unfortunately, no matter where you live, there will be local families impacted by fires and other local disaster events and they will have a critical need for emergency assistance and support. If you would be […]

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Suspicious Device Prompts Bomb Squad Response in Findlay Wednesday

The Findlay Police Department received a report about a suspicious device behind a business in that city Wednesday afternoon. According to a release, officers responded to the Stop and Go Gas Station located at 800 West Trenton Avenue at just after 2:30pm. Upon arrival, officers observed an object designed to resemble a claymore-style explosive device, with wires protruding from the top. Due to the potential risk, The Allen County Bomb Squad was requested to respond, and officers established a safety […]

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Thunderstorms Leave Behind Damage Around the Region; Tornado Warning Issued in Logan County Near Anniversary of Deadly Storm

A line of thunderstorms rumbled across the area late this morning. The storms brought damaging winds and heavy downpours. Most of the damage appeared to hit the southern and northeastern areas of our region. Some damage was reported around the Patterson area. A vehicle was damaged by a fallen tree in Ridgeway. Most power outages were brief, but scattered outages remain in the American Electric Power service area. Also in our region, there was damage reported around Russells Point. A […]

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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