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Flag City BalloonFest Scheduled for Aug 9-11 in Findlay

The Flag City BalloonFest will host its twentieth hot air balloon festival Aug. 9 – 11 at Emory Adams Park in Findlay. Spectators can look forward to a number of new events and enjoy returning favorites such as the car show, kids’ fair, craft show and fireworks. The Flag City BalloonFest is proud to announce several of its new features: .Glow Encounter – Enjoy an up-close experience during the famous balloon glow Friday, Aug. 9 or Saturday, Aug. 10 with […]

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Successful Tree Town Festival Held Over the Weekend in Forest

The 2019 Tree Town Festival was a success over the weekend in Forest.   Organizers thanked the many volunteers who worked hard over the past weeks and months which led to the successful event.   Numerous activities occurred Friday night and throughout Saturday.   A fireworks show lit up the sky Saturday night.   The event was capped off by the Church in the Park Service featuring the comedy and illusions of Matt Fore.   Proceeds from the festival will […]

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Columbus Grove Man Killed in Industrial Accident

A Columbus Grove man was killed in an industrial accident that occurred in Putnam County over the weekend.   The Lima News reported that 53 year old Darren E. Langhals was struck in the head by a steel beam while working at Colonial Surface Solutions back on Saturday.   An investigation is expected to be conducted starting today by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.   Columbus Grove is in southern Putnam County near the Allen County line.

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Bond Set for Marion County Shooting Suspect

Bond has been set for a shooting suspect in Marion County.   The Marion Star reported that 33 year old Johnny D. Thomas pleaded not guilty to felonious assault, improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation and having weapons while under disability.   Bond was set at $750,000 cash or surety.   Thomas is accused of being one of two shooters involved in a firefight that occurred in late June in which he allegedly fired shots into a house in […]

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Weekend News From Kenton Police Department

A Kenton man was arrested following an incident over the weekend.   According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were notified about a fight in the 300 block of North Detroit Street. 22 year old Scott F. Bailey was arrested and was issued a summons for disorderly conduct by intoxication.   He is scheduled to be in Hardin County Municipal Court this Thursday July 18.   --------------------------------------- A theft was reported to Kenton police over the weekend. […]

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ODOT Announces Road Construction Projects

Road construction projects will impact traffic this week around the area.   According to the Ohio Department of Transportation:   State Route 53, between the city of Kenton and the village of Patterson, and State Route 235, between the village of Alger and State Route 67, will both be restricted to one lane for pavement repairs.   State Routes 67 west of Kenton remains closed for culvert replacement.    State Route 701, between State Route 309 and County Road 75, […]

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Average Gas Prices Continue to Climb

The average price for a gallon of gas in Hardin County today was up another 7 cents compared to last week.   AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of regular grade gas is $2.74, compared to $2.67 last Monday.   That is by far the cheapest price in the region.   The most expensive price is in Wyandot County where the average price per gallon is $2.92.   The statewide average per gallon is up to $2.83 […]

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Ohio Recovery: By the Numbers

COLUMBUS, Ohio–Since the Presidential disaster declaration was announced on June 18, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have approved more than $10 million to help renters, homeowners and businesses in Ohio affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes, storms and flooding. A snapshot of additional recovery numbers to-date includes: Federal Dollars for The Buckeye State (as of July 12) From FEMA: .More than 1,100 applicants have been approved for FEMA assistance. .More than $2.1 […]

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