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Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 Presents Honor Cords to Local Students Entering Service

Members of Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 visited two area schools recently to recognize seniors joining the military. Honor cords were presented to students at Upper Sandusky and Hardin Northern. Blue Star Mothers thanked the schools for inviting them and allowing them to be part of the programs. They also visited Kenton High School and Riverdale High School last week to present honor cords. The members also stated that it is truly an honor to help recognize the seniors […]

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Village of Ada Hiring Part-Time Administrative Assistant

A part-time Administrative Assistant position is open in the Village of Ada. The hourly pay range is $19.60 to $27.43 an hour depending on experience and qualifications. Qualifications include completion of secondary education, plus two years prior experience in administration, human resources, or finance, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. For more information on the position, please visit: https://www.adaoh.gov/.../part-time-administrative-assistant. To complete an application, please go to their website: https://www.adaoh.gov/form/employment-application.

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OSU Extension Shares Hardin County April Rainfall Totals

Ohio State University- Hardin County Extension released the Hardin County Rainfall Report for the month of April. Lynn Township recorded the most rain, with 2.95 inches, and the least was in 1.62 inches in Washington Township. The average for the 15 reporters was 2.18 inches of rain in April. Complete rainfall data for the 2026 growing season can be found at hardin.osu.edu under the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area tab. April 2026 Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County […]

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Regional Gas Prices See Mixed Changes This Week

https://gasprices.aaa.com/ Average prices for a gallon of gasoline saw a slight increase from last week. According to AAA, the average U.S. price is $4.55 a gallon today, an increase of 4 cents from last Wednesday. The Ohio average is $4.74 a gallon, an increase of 9 cents in one week. Hardin County’s average price per gallon is at $4.55 a gallon, the same as last week, and that is the cheapest average in our region. The most expensive is in […]

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Mayor Muryn Announces Justin Hendren as Next Findlay Police Chief

City of Findlay- Mayor's Office Findlay, Ohio- Mayor Christina Muryn announced yesterday that current City of Findlay Police Captain Justin Hendren has been selected to serve as the next Chief of the Findlay Police Department. Hendren will succeed current Chief James Mathias, who will retire effective June 12, 2026. Captain Hendren will begin serving as Acting Chief on May 20, 2026. An official swearing-in ceremony will be announced following Chief Mathias’ official retirement in mid-June. “I'm incredibly grateful to have […]

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LaRue Driver Escapes Injury After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Marion

A LaRue woman and a passenger in her vehicle escaped injuries in a crash that occurred Thursday evening in Marion. According to the Marion Police Department report, 70-year-old Pamela Fassler lost control of her vehicle while driving north on McKinley Drive. The car sustained disabling damage after it went off the right side of the road and struck a utility pole. Fassler was cited for failure to control.

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Obituary for James E Weaver

James E. Weaver, age 75, of Upper Sandusky, died at his residence on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born June 19, 1950, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late Carl J. and Julia I. (Clinger) Weaver. Jim is survived by his son, Michael J. (Richard) Weaver of Henry, Illinois; and two sisters, Jamie (Fred) Foster of Calgary, Canada, and Janelle Weaver of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Weaver. He graduated from Upper Sandusky High School […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 231 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS OHC011-017-021-023-037-057-061-065-091-107-109-113-135-149-159-165-200200-/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0231.260519T2035Z-260520T0200Z/ OH .OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE: AUGLAIZE, HARDIN, LOGAN, UNION Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. Storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and large hail the main threats.

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