Alger Public Library to Host “Drummunity” Event Tomorrow

Alger Public Library to Host “Drummunity” Event Tomorrow

Photo: Alger Public Library The Alger Public Library will host "Drummunity" tomorrow, July 8. Lori Fithian will create a positive, non-competitive experience for all ages & abilities to share. She will be using her unique hand drums and simple drum circle games. Drums will provided for everyone. The unique, interactive experience will start at 3pm at the library, located at 100 West Wagner Street in Alger. For more information or updates, please visit their event page by clicking here.

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Road Closures and Safety Details Announced for Indian Lake Fireworks Show

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Township Police Department, and the Russells Point Police Department will be combining efforts throughout the Indian Lake Region for traffic control following the 2025 Indian Lake Fireworks. The launch site will remain at the South Bank of Indian Lake between Township Road 239 and the west corporation limit of the Village of Russells Point. The launch site will include the midway parking lot on SR […]

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Kenton Elks Lodge #157 Shines at Ritual Finals in Kansas City

Photo: Kenton Elks Lodge #157 Kenton Lodge #157 proudly represented Ohio in the Ritual Finals held Monday, June 30, earning a strong fourth-place finish in a highly competitive field. The 2025 Grand Lodge Ritualistic Contest took place in Kansas City, Missouri. The margin between Kenton and first-place Carthage Lodge #1762 of New York was less than a point, highlighting the intense level of performance across the board. Individual honors also went to John Hines, who secured second place in the […]

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Upper Sandusky Woman Invests in Business Students with New Scholarship at Marion Tech

Photo credit: Chris HeaneyFrom left to right: Dr. Ryan McCall, Cheryl Culver, Dr. Amy Adams, Andy Harper, Tami Galloway, and Mike Stuckey. A local woman is honoring her parents’ memories by creating a new scholarship fund at Marion Technical College. Cheryl J. Culver of Upper Sandusky is offering a helping hand to a second year business student from Marion or Wyandot Counties. “I push for education,” said Cheryl Culver. “I’m a big believer in learning.” Cheryl grew up on the […]

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Major Donors Help Light Up 2025 Hardin Freedom Fest

The large donors for the 2025 Hardin Freedom Fest Celebration gathered at the fairgrounds for a photo. Pictured left to right is Deb Phillips, Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance, Bryan Marshall, Hardin County Community Foundation, Shelby Reth, Middlefield Bank and Steven Stalder and Carter Kauble, Quest Federal Credit Union. Fundraising was very strong for the year, and the show will reflect the extra funding. The parade will begin at 9:30am and the fireworks at 10:00pm, weather permitting on Friday, […]

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Chief Chad Smith Updates Kenton Rotary on BKP Ambulance Services

Chief Chad Smith of BKP Ambulance District was welcomed by Rotarian Sam Norris Chief Chad Smith of the BKP Ambulance District recently addressed the Kenton Rotary Club, providing an update on BKP and EMS services in Hardin County. He began by thanking voters for supporting the recent BKP levy, emphasizing its importance in maintaining quality ambulance service across Buck, Dudley, Cessna, Lynn, Goshen, and Pleasant Townships, as well as the City of Kenton. Chief Smith noted the national shift from […]

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Vehicle and Amish Buggy Involved in Crash on SR 31 Near Mt. Victory

An injury accident occurred at just before 6:00 pm Tuesday evening on State Route 31, just south of Mt. Victory. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, it involved a vehicle and an Amish buggy, but no names have been provided. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital for treatment of possible injuries. Witnesses at the scene said that the four occupants on the buggy were not injured. The crash remains under investigation and citations […]

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National Guard Unit Prepares for Deployment— Public ‘Call to Duty’ Ceremony Set for Tomorrow in Piqua

About 160 members of the Ohio Army National Guard’s 1487th Transportation Company, based in Piqua, Ohio, are deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Spartan Shield. The public is invited to attend a call to duty ceremony honoring the deploying Soldiers at 2 p.m., on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The ceremony is set to take place at Piqua High School, located at 1 Indian Trail in Piqua. While deployed, the unit will provide transportation […]

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Vote Now: Ohio State Highway Patrol Competes in National “Best Looking Cruiser” Contest

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is once again competing for the title of “Best Looking Cruiser,” and they need your help to make that happen. The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is an annual competition where state law enforcement agencies submit photos of their patrol vehicle. The top 13 photos, based on public votes, are featured in the AAST’s annual calendar. The contest is a way to encourage friendly competition between law enforcement […]

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