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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Wood County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol Bowling Green Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 4, 2026, at approximately 4:49 p.m. at the intersection of Five Point Road and Lime City Road. A 2018 Ford four door driven by Brooke Tabbert, 30, of Oak Harbor, was traveling eastbound on Five Point Road and failed to yield at the stop sign at Five Point Road and Lime City Road. A 2016 Ford SUV driven by Clemente Vallestero, 29, […]

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43 Troopers Graduate from Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy

COLUMBUS – On Friday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 178th Academy Class graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy after 28 weeks of intense training. Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent, provided remarks during the graduation ceremony. Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety, delivered the commencement address to the 43 members of the Patrol’s 178th Academy Class. Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, issued the Oath of Office. Courses completed by the 178th […]

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Missing Chicago Teen Found Safe in Waynesfield, Reunited with Family

A missing 15-year-old Chicago girl has been safely found and reunited with her family after being located in Waynesfield Thursday.According to a release from the Waynesfield Police Department, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, a Venezuelan-born couple traveling through the area stopped Waynesfield PD Chief Nathan Motter and requested immediate assistance regarding their son’s girlfriend, whom they believed to be in trouble. Upon conducting a brief investigation with assistance from Chicago PD Detective Monica Mata and the U.S. Marshals Office, Chief […]

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Suspect Taken Into Custody After Hardin County Pursuit

Hardin County Sheriff's Office According to a release, a Hardin County Sheriff’s Deputy was on routine patrol today, April 2, when they observed a Chevrolet SUV traveling at a high rate of speed on a rural county road. The Deputy, after confirming the speed, turned to initiate a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle attempted to elude the Deputy by turning into a driveway in the 18000 block of County Road 146, continuing down a farm lane and eventually driving into […]

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Marion Campus Job Fair Set for April 8

Job seekers find opportunities to talk to hiring managers at the annual Marion Campus Job Fair.Photo: Chris Heaney, Marion Technical College Marion, OH – Job seekers and employers alike are invited to connect at the annual Marion Campus Job Fair on Wednesday, April 8, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Alber Student Center. This premier hiring event brings together dozens of companies actively looking for employees and interns. The event is free and open to the public. Marion Technical […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Announces 2026 Honorees for Annual Awards Gala

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced the outstanding honorees at the Annual Awards Gala and Banquet. The Business of the Year is Scooter's Coffee; Small Business of the Year, Stillwater Metal; Nonprofit of the Year, Hardin Leadership; Community Service, Ohio Northern University Office of Admissions; Citizen of the Year, Sarah Johnson; and the R.E. Allen Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Stephanie McCullough. The awards will be presented April 16 from 5:00 until 8:30pm in McIntosh Center at Ohio […]

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Roundhead Man Sentenced to Prison in Federal Child Pornography Case

A rural Roundhead man was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Toledo on a charge involving child pornography. According to court documents, Mark Butterman was committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons for 9 years and five months. Upon release, he will be placed on supervised release for 15 years, with numerous conditions. He was also ordered to pay $3000 restitution to each of the six victims listed, for a total of $18,000. After […]

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Hardin Northern Students Take Part in Mental Health & Wellness Day

Hardin Northern Local School District Junior High and High School students at Hardin Northern had a Mental Health & Wellness Day on Wednesday. Students went to various stations and participated in a variety of activities including working as teams to solve a grid, embracing kindness, thinking about others, finding ways to fill their cup, practicing yoga and mindfulness. They also had quality time with the school's therapy dog Daisy.

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Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt Set for Saturday in Kenton

A reminder, the Optimist Club of Kenton-Central Hardin County is holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 4. It will start at 1:00 Saturday afternoon at the Hardin County Courthouse lawn in downtown Kenton. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to ages 1 through 10. Children should bring their own basket or bag for collecting eggs.

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