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Man Arrested After Incident in Findlay on Memorial Day

Findlay Police arrested a man after an incident in that city on Memorial Day. According to a release, officers were dispatched to 1600 Lippincott Avenue to investigate a fight in progress. When officers arrived, the suspect ran into a garage and barricaded the doors. During the course of negotiations, it became apparent the suspect was overdosing on narcotics and stopped responding to officers At that time, entry was made, and Chadwick Meeks was arrested. He was transported to Blanchard Valley […]

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Kenton Swimming Pool Opening Now Scheduled for June 4

Due to low air and water temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend, the opening of the Kenton Swimming Pool was delayed. The pool is now scheduled to open this Friday June 4. The hours will be from 1 until 7p. By then, temperatures are forecast to rebound to low 80's for Friday and Saturday. Even better swimming weather is expected by Sunday with plenty of sun and temperatures well into the upper 80's.

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100 Deadliest Days of Summer

Findlay - The time period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend is referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive buckled, focused and sober. Last year, 452 fatal crashes killed 478 people during this time period. From 2016 to 2019, this number was on the decline. In 2020, this number jumped by more than one-third. These 100 days only represent 27 percent of the calendar year, but […]

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American Red Cross and Cancer Society Team to Encourage People to Donate Blood this Summer

The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this June to encourage people across the country to Give Blood and help ensure loved ones have the strength and support they need as they undergo cancer treatment. According to the American Cancer Society, many patient visits and procedures were forced to delay or cancel early in the pandemic to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.  With procedures resuming, blood donations are critical for cancer treatments.  The […]

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2020 Hardin County Fair Queen in Alger Memorial Day Parade

The 2020 Hardin County Fair Queen was out and about on Memorial Day. Allison Moore participated in the Memorial Day Parade in Alger. She said it was great to get out, enjoy the sunshine. She also noted the importance of paying respect to the men and women who have fallen in the line of duty protecting the freedoms we enjoy.

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Riverdale Holding Two Awards Banquets this Week

Riverdale will hold two End of Season Awards Banquets this week. One for the High School Girls Track will be held Wednesday, June 2nd at 5:00 in the cafeteria.  The High School Boys Track Banquet will be Thursday, June 3rd in the cafeteria starting at 6:00.  For both banquets, those attending are asked to bring a dish to share. Also, any uniforms that have not been turned in need to be at the banquets.

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Wine & Chocolate Walk Scheduled for June 25

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will hold a Wine and Chocolate Walk on Friday June 25. The event will run from 5 until 8 that evening in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. To register, click on this link: https://hardincountychamber.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/Mp5eqAop?mode=Attendee&fbclid=IwAR0prp-Q9wTjdNmSmIjbI7ZsIqu92C4Zu1DF5a9Ik8NJc6xn8KS9gj6hxZs

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Parades and Services Signal a Return to Normal Memorial Day Activities

The 2021 Memorial Day Parade in Kenton takes place this morning. The parade is scheduled to start at 10am. All organizations are welcome to participate. Line up will be at the Mary Lou Johnson Library at 9:30 this morning. The parade is hosted by the City of Kenton Parks and Recreation and the Kenton Lions. -------------------------------------- A Memorial Day Parade will be held in Alger this afternoon. Line up will be at the old Alger school location at 1pm. The […]

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Patrol Reminds Drivers to ’Buckle Up’ and ‘Drive Sober’ for Memorial Day

COLUMBUS – During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible on Ohio’s roadways promoting traffic safety. As motorists travel this weekend, troopers are reminding drivers to utilize their safety belts and to be responsible by designating a sober driver. The effort begins May 28 and will continue through May 31. Last year in Ohio, 20 fatal crashes killed 20 people during the Memorial Day weekend. Of those fatalities, 10 were OVI-related and four […]

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