Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney Addresses Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY), spoke to a full room at Congressman Bob Latta's 2019 Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner in Archbold this past Monday night. The dinner was held at Sauder Village and featured Wyoming's At-Large Congresswoman and Chair of the House GOP Conference. Congresswoman Cheney started her speech by describing family ties to Defiance that predated the Civil War before discussing contemporary issues. Congressman Latta kicked off the evening by outlining the number of radical proposals that […]

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Water Service Disrupted for Some Forest Residents

Several homes in Forest have no water service today as part of the village's phase 2 water main installation. The addresses of 529, 523, 521 and 515 West Gage Street, along with ALL of Wells Road will not have water service until around 4 this afternoon All impacted homes will then be under a boil advisory until further notice. Residents were thanked for their patience as improvements are made to the infrastructure of the village.

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Marion Man Pleads Guilty to Rape Charges Involving 4 Year Old Girl

A man from Marion pleaded guilty Tuesday on two felony counts of rape. The Marion Star reported 41 year old Steven C. Hardin was originally charged with three counts of rape. The third count was dismissed as part of plea deal. The charges are connected to the rape of a four year girl in early December of 2018. Hardin was the boyfriend of the girl's babysitter. He faces a possible life in prison sentence.

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No School for Kenton Friday and Monday for Spring Break

The Kenton City Schools will not be in session on Friday April 19 and Monday April 22 for Spring Break. Classes will resume on Tuesday April 23. Also, Kindergarten and Preschool students of Kenton will not be in session Tuesday April 23 through Friday April 26 due to Preschool and Kindergarten screening.

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Barn Damaged by Fire in Rushsylvania

A barn fire was reported in Rushsylvania just before noon Tuesday. WPKO Radio reported the Rushcreek Fire Department was dispatched to 212 West Mill Street where a resident reported the fire. The structure was damaged, but firefighters were able to quickly extinquish the fire, which remains under investigation. Mutual assistance was provided by the Richland Township Fire Department. Firefighters were on the scene for less than an hour.

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Several Paving Projects Planned in Lima

City of Lima Spring Paving projects are scheduled to begin today. If you plan to travel to Lima, starting today, Boyer Avenue between Edwards Street to the railroad and South Sugar Street, between the railroad and East Kibby Street will be paved. On Thursday April 18 work will be done S. Sugar Street (E. Fourth Street to railroad) and Florence Avenue (Second Street to Dead End) And on Friday Norval Avenue (Tenth Street to W. Fourth Street) […]

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Local Church Holding a Benefit Roping Event

A benefit roping fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday May 4 starting at 12:30pm. The Abundant Life Assembly of God Church is sponsoring the family friendly event to benefit Heartland Camp. It will be held at the Three C Ranch located at 1980 Township Road 183 between Forest and Dunkirk just off State Route 81. Various roping events are planned, and those attending should bring lawn chairs to enjoy the activities. Admission is $10 per vehicle, […]

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Logan County Residents Invited to Coffee & Conversation with Sheriff

The Logan County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Coffee and Conversation with the Sheriff tomorrow. The event will be held at the DeGraff Creamery in DeGraff from 8-9:30am. Sheriff Randall Dodds will give and update on Logan County events and news. Special guest Commissioner Paul Beneditti will also attend the forum.

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Bluffton University Celebrating May Day Weekend

Bluffton, Ohio—Bluffton University will celebrate its annual May Day weekend of festivities May 3-5. The traditional end-of-the-academic-year celebration intertwines the past by hosting alumni reunions, the present by honoring this year's graduates and the future with undergraduate students performing the traditional Maypole dance. Classes ending in nine or four and the class of 2018 will celebrate reunions. The events begin on Friday, May 3, with an exhibit featuring items recovered from a time capsule placed in the cornerstone of Lincoln […]

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