Ohio Department of Public Safety Announces 2026 Military Service Award Recipients

Ohio Department of Public Safety Announces 2026 Military Service Award Recipients

(Columbus, OHIO) – Yesterday, in recognition of Veterans Day and the extraordinary service of military veterans across the agency, the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) recognized five recipients of the 2026 Military Service Award. This annual honor recognizes employees who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their community, state and country through their military service and their continued commitment to public safety. The ODPS is proud to employ approximately 600 veterans among its nearly 4,000 employees. These individuals continue to […]

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Findlay Secures Hancock County’s Only Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designation

FINDLAY, Ohio — The City of Findlay announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated Findlay’s Census Tract 9.02 (39063000902) as Hancock County’s only federal Opportunity Zone 2.0. The 10-year designation takes effect January 1, 2027, and gives Findlay a new tool to attract private investment in housing, business expansion, and neighborhood redevelopment. “I’m excited about what this designation could mean for Findlay’s existing neighborhoods,” said Mayor Christina Muryn. “As we focus on revitalization, this gives us another […]

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Save A Lot Confirms Closure of Kenton Location

The Save A Lot grocery store at 307 E. Decatur Street in Kenton will be closing this Saturday, according to a company spokesperson. In a statement provided to WKTN this evening, a Save A Lot spokesperson confirmed the closure and cited changing market dynamics as the reason for the decision. "We take the decision to close any Save A Lot location very seriously. Unfortunately, as a result of changing market dynamics, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our store […]

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Kenton Elementary Briefly Placed Under Secure Protocol Due to Medical Emergency

Kenton City School officials announced this afternoon that Kenton Elementary School was placed under a Secure protocol for a brief time today, November 10, while first responders handled a student medical emergency. Officials noted that the Secure protocol was initiated to bring students inside from the playground and provide first responders with space to address the medical emergency. To learn more about KCS's Standard Response Protocol, please click here.

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Ohio Certifies One Agency, Recertifies Eight Others for Collaborative Board’s Standards

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced yesterday the certification of one Ohio law enforcement agency for state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Eight additional agencies achieved their recertification. Agencies completing the certification process have adopted and implemented the initial two standards regarding use of force and hiring and recruitment while the recertification process takes place on a revolving, three to four-year cycle. Please see list below of recently certified agencies: Newton Falls […]

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Benjamin Logan Middle School Honor Roll: 1st Quarter 2026-2027

Merit Roll 5Th Grade: Ezra Barnes Walker Brody Bickham Lennox Brown Chandler Buck Jackson Case Eden Cluck Gracyn Daniels Sawyer Davis Waylon Dixon Evline Dobbs Cohen Elliott Sawyer Elliott Morgan Erdy Gabriel Hartzell Killian Jeski Paisley King-Fowler Nova Lipp Audrey MacConnell Everly Maynard Carter Neil Osborne Olsen Cael Penhorwood Collins Phillips Addilyn Pickering Hayleigh Powell Thea Ricker Kaydence Saylor Hendrix Slygh Laurel Sobas Mya Stafford Harper Stoodt Sullivan Storm Ella Thompson Annabella Walls Camden Whetsel Ayden Whitaker Tobias Williams Estella […]

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AMVETS Post 1994 Celebrates 2026 Americanism Contest Winners

Amvets Post 1994 recently congratulated the 2026 Americanism Contest winners. They also expressed gratitude to everyone who participated this year. Essay (grades 6th - 12th) Isabella Gudger - Placed 1st place for 8th grade at Local, at District 9, and then 1st at State. (not pictured) Kyle Potter - Placed 1st place for 12th grade at Local, 1st place at District 9, and then 3rd at State. Brock Crace - Placed 1st for 9th grade at Local and 2nd at […]

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Solve the puzzle. Help save a life: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross

Nov. 9, 2026 — The American Red Cross asks donors to go for a spin and help save lives by giving blood or platelets in November. The last two months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday planning. Donors of all blood types ─ especially those with type O blood ─ are urged to make an appointment to donate now. The Red Cross […]

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Kenton McDonald’s Hosting Fundraiser for Kenton City Schools Vocal Music Department

Kenton Choral Boosters The Kenton McDonald's is hosting a digital fundraiser Tuesday, November 10, to benefit the Kenton City Schools Vocal Music Department. Today only, 20% of mobile order sales placed through the McDonald's app at the Kenton location will be donated to the department. The fundraiser will take place at Kenton McDonald's, located at 990 East Columbus Street. To participate, customers must download the McDonald's app, link their payment method and place a mobile order through the app. Orders […]

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