BKP Ambulance District BKP Ambulance District congratulated a paramedic for a work anniversary. C Shift Captain, Paramedic Catherine Ny has provided 14 years of service to BKP and the community. Officials at BKP stated that her commitment, professionalism, and compassion have made an impact on countless lives. They added that they are truly grateful for all she has done and continues to do.
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center has announced that Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel will serve as the keynote speaker for its Class of 2026 Convocation Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine High School. Tressel, who has served as Ohio’s lieutenant governor since February 2025, is widely recognized for his leadership in education and workforce development. He previously served as president of Youngstown State University, where he oversaw […]
Kenton Professional Firefighter's Local 563 The Kenton Fire Department announced that Firefighter Jack Stigall passed his Firefighter Level II test. On top of his full-time duties at the department and as a dedicated father and husband, Firefighter Stigall has been going to classes at night to get his certification. The classes have been taking place over the last few months. In a statement, Fire Department officials say that Stigall's determination and willingness to learn will be great tools for the […]
Registrations are being accepted for the next Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Ambassadors meeting on June 3. Hardin County Ambassadors are responsible for creating a culture of recruitment to advance the Alliance missions by actively promoting and getting involved in the Alliance programs, such as ribbon cuttings. To register, please click here. To learn more about the Ambassadors program and how to get involved contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131 or dphillips@hccba.com.
Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale Middle School will hold its Awards Program on Friday, May 15. It will start at 8:40 that morning in the Riverdale gym. The ceremony celebrates and recognizes academic achievements during the school year. Awards will be presented based on 4.0 GPA, 3.5 to 3.599 GPA, perfect attendance and various clubs and groups.
Ada Village Administrator Amanda Sears has announced her resignation from the position. Sears stated that while she considers it an honor to serve the village for the past year, her priority for family and being away from them has been much harder than she imagined. Sears added that it is extremely bittersweet, but June 12th will be her last day with the Village of Ada. She has accepted an Administrator position in Gibsonburg, Ohio. The process to find a replacement […]
Photo: Scott Holbrook The Hardin County Law Enforcement Memorial Unveiling Ceremony will be held this Sunday, May 10. It will start at 3:00 p.m. at 1025 South Main Street in Kenton. This is Upper Scioto Valley student Jadon Holbrook’s Eagle Scout Project that began several years ago during a visit to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. After seeing the names of our fallen Hardin County heroes on that wall, Holbrook asked where their monument was Hardin […]
FINDLAY, OHIO — The community is invited to join local law enforcement agencies, families of the fallen, retirees, and community leaders for the 2026 Hancock Fallen Officers Memorial Service on Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at the Hancock Fallen Officers Memorial outside the Fort Findlay FOP Lodge #20, 1769 S. Romick Parkway in Findlay.Held during National Police Week, the annual memorial service honors the lives and sacrifices of Hancock County law enforcement officers who gave their lives in service […]
Tanner Harden plead guilty this week for his role in a violent drive-by shooting case that placed four Marion residents and two Marion Police Officers in immediate and grave danger. According to a release, on September 22, 2025, officers with the Marion Police Department responded to the 100 block of North Grand Avenue in Marion. While officers Hannah Greer and Bryon Doubikin were speaking with four citizens on the front porch of a family home, someone fired a gun toward […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.
