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Hardin County 4-H held livestock interview judging on July 27. The top ten percent of each project species earn an Outstanding Achievement in Livestock Award. The following members received an Outstanding Achievement in Livestock Award: Name-Project-Club Billenstein, Hailey-Goats-Ridgeway Jr. Boosters Blue, Olivia-Rabbit-Ridgeway Jr. Boosters Brammell, Brooke-Sheep-Hardin Hi-Lighters Breidenbach, Madison-Rabbit-Hardin Hi-Lighters Buxton, Sawyer-Sheep-Lynn Valley Farmers Dennis, Derek-Poultry-Ada Barnyard Farmers Dyer, Sydney-Sheep-Goshen Youth Dyer, Sydney-Dairy Beef Feeder-Goshen Youth Fox, Avery-Horse-Boot and Buckles […]

A Mt. Victory man was arrested on a warrant from Union County on Sunday. According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, a deputy met with a Marysville Police Officer Sunday evening to take custody of 48 year old Alejandro R. Espinal for an outstanding arrest warrant.  He was transported to the Tri County Regional Jail.

An elderly man in Findlay was robbed at around noon Sunday in that city. According to a report from the Findlay Police Department, an acquaintance asked for some money, and when the victim pulled out his money to give $40 cash, the suspect grabbed the victim's arm aggressively and forcefully pulled away the victim's entire fold of cash.   The suspect then fled the scene on foot.   The victim was not […]

Utility bills in Forest are about to look completely different as the village converts to new billing software. The bills, which were mailed late last week, look a little different this month, but next month they will not be a postcard. Village officials are asking for residents to be patient as they complete the software conversion process, including training. If residents don't receive a bill mailed last week in the […]

The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers and local law enforcement will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers sometime this week. The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint. If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before […]

New office hours for the Village of Forest Municipal Building  start tomorrow. The office will be open from 10am until 3pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. It will be closed on Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, the office will be open from 10am until 3pm.

Pictured left to right: Gary Wilgus: Course instructor, KFD Captain Bob Wilson, and KFD FF Keegan Keith Not Pictured: KPD Officer Chad Fenwick Over the last several days, three members of the Kenton Fire Dive team received training in advanced open water diving at Gilboa Quarry.  The training allows the divers to perform deeper dives and provides additional training in underwater navigation and diving at night.  Captain Bob Wilson, and […]

The U.S. Senate recently passed this year’s Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, the country’s annual national defense bill. The annual defense package includes resources for Ohio’s military installations, including investments in Lima’s Joint Systems Manufacturing Center. The bill provides $896 million for upgrades to Abrams Tanks and $614 million for upgrades to Stryker vehicles. The Senate’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act will need to be reconciled […]

There’s still time to apply for TechCred. The application period closes at 3 this (July 31) afternoon. The Ohio TechCred program is an opportunity to give employers the chance to upskill current and future employees in today’s tech-infused economy. The 367 total employers are expected to provide opportunities for 4,297 tech-focused credentials from the 20th round of funding provided by the state’s TechCred program.