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Rushcreek Township Volunteer Fire & EMS Brings Fire Safety Lessons to Benjamin Logan Elementary

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local School District Benjamin Logan Elementary’s youngest students are getting an important lesson in fire safety this week thanks to volunteers from Rushcreek Township Volunteer Fire & EMS. During presentations held today and tomorrow, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first-grade students are learning age-appropriate lessons designed to help them understand what to do during a fire or other emergency. Students are practicing Stop, Drop and Roll, learning about fire safety and seeing a firefighter dressed in full protective gear […]

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Two Injury Crashes Thursday: Vehicle Strikes McCullough Industries Building in One; Waynesfield Man Arrested for OVI in the Other

Two injury accidents occurred in Hardin County, within a half hour of each other Thursday evening. The first was at just before 7:30pm in the 13,000 block of County Road 175. A vehicle struck the McCullough Industries building. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office stated that information on the crash cannot be provided at this time. Another crash occurred at just before 8pm at the State Routes 117 and 385 intersection. Details on the crash have not yet been provided, but […]

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Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree Set for Saturday in Ada

Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree The Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree will take place tomorrow in Ada. The family friendly event will run from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm at Ada's War Memorial Park. There will be a Vendor and Craft Market, food trucks operating and a free family room with activities, games and speakers. Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree You can also participate in a Bigfoot calling contest and monster costume contest. For more information on the event, please check out their event page here.

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Hardin County OSU Extension Educator Receives National Distinguished Service Award

KENTON, Ohio — Hardin County residents have another reason to celebrate as Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Jami Dellifield has been recognized with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award (DSA) from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS). Dellifield received the award on Thursday, October 1, during the NEAFCS National Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes experienced Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, excellence in […]

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HSLC Drive-Thru Temporarily Closed for Upgrades

The drive-thru at HSLC in Kenton is temporarily closed as it gets an upgrade. It is anticipated that it will reopen on Tuesday, October 13. The lobby will remain open during regular business hours Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 4pm and Friday 8:30am to 5pm. You can use street parking in front of the bank or the employee parking lot behind the bank for access to the lobby. The ATM will also be accessible 24/7. Officials also noted that the […]

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Union County Deputy Leads Special Parade for Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Union County Sheriff's Office - Marysville, OH A Union County Sheriff's deputy had the honor of leading a very special parade for a boy named Owen, to help kick off Spina Bifida Awareness Month, recognized throughout October. Owen is a Darby Creek Township resident, where Deputy Rob Louden patrols, and through his time serving the area, the two have developed a special friendship. Deputy Louden led the parade, followed by the Jerome Township and Pleasant Valley Fire Departments, all coming […]

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Upper Sandusky Set for Full Day of Activities Saturday

Wyandot Chamber of Commerce A full day of activities will take place in Upper Sandusky tomorrow. Upper Sandusky Rotary Club’s Charity Pickleball Tournament will get the day started at 10:00am at Bicentennial Park, located at 701 North 8th Street. The tournament is set to conclude at 1:15 Saturday. All proceeds from team registrations and local business Sponsorships will go directly toward the Rotary Club's local fund and scholarships. Also tomorrow in downtown Upper Sandusky, the Wyandot Chamber Fall Fest go […]

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National Weather Service Weather 101 Classes Return October 5

The National Weather Service says its Weather 101 classes will return Monday, October 5, and continue through early December. The free classes are open to people of all ages, including homeschool students. Each class lasts an hour or less and is taught by a National Weather Service meteorologist. No prior training or weather knowledge is required. However, registration is required to participate. You can register now by clicking here.

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October Issue of OSU Extension’s Buckeye Banter Released

The October 2026 issue of Ohio State University Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences newsletter Buckeye Banter has been released. October's headlines include Healthy Tailgating: Fun, Food, and Football, Building a Culture of Kindness and Respect, and It's Not for You, It's for Them. To read the full newsletter and see past issues, visit hardin.osu.edu and click on "Buckeye Banter".

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