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5th Quarter After Party Planned After Kenton Home Football Games

Only Believe Church, along with local businesses and citizens are hosting a 5th Quarter after party following each Kenton home varsity football game this season. That will begin this Friday August 21 from 9 until 11pm at the old high school on Harding Avenue in Kenton. There will be free food, games, music and special prizes. It's an opportunity to bring friends and have some good clean fun. Graphic and story from Only Believe at Kenton Facebook page.

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Two Officers Introduced, One Promoted at Marysville Police Division

The Marion Police Division welcomed two officers and announced a promotion this week. Officer Landon Earick and Officer Noah Arbogast were sworn in on Monday. Both come to the department with prior experience. Also announced was the promotion of Mike Morgan. He was promoted to the postition of sergeant this past Monday. Stories and photos from Marysville Police Division Facebook page.

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Wyandot County Suspicious Death Investigation Leads to Indictments

Complete release from Wyandot County Sheriff's Office: Date: August 18, 2026 The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Wyandot County Major Crimes Unit, has been actively investigating a suspicious death that occurred on County Highway 9 in Sycamore Township. At approximately 1:42 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual reporting that they had struck a body lying in the roadway. Deputies, along with Mohawk EMS and Fire, responded to […]

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Hardin County Sheriff Warns Residents About a Scam

Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart is warning Hardin County residents about a scam. Scammers are calling residents claiming to be "Sergeant Everhart" from the Sheriff’s Office, and the say they have a warrant for the resident for missing jury duty, but if they pay them money over the phone the warrant will be dismissed. Sheriff, not Sergeant, Everhart stated that is not how the justice system works. They do not call people who have a warrant and they never take […]

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Final Workshop of theOhio State Extension-Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer Program this Evening

Ohio State Extension-Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer Program will host the final workshop of their summer program series next Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. Come to the Friendship Gardens, located at 960 W. Kohler St. in Kenton, for a discussion on companion planting in your garden lead by one of our very own Master Gardener Volunteers. "Companion planting is a great way to use space efficiently in the garden, plant your vegetables and flowers in mutually beneficial arrangements, and […]

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With Opening of School Year, Motorists Urged to Drive with Care

Now that schools throughout Hardin County are open, or soon will be, the Hardin County Sheriff's Office is urging motorists to drive carefully. You should be alert for students who may be walking to and from school or waiting to board or exit their school bus. Also, stop for school buses loading or unloading children, and obey all posted speed limits, including 20 miles per hour in school zones. Sheriff's Office officials wish students and staffs in all Hardin County […]

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Bluffton Panel to Explore Truth and Integrity in the Age of AI

BLUFFTON, Ohio— Bluffton University will examine the challenges and opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence during its Civic Engagement Theme Panel, “Truth and Integrity in an Age of AI,” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Yoder Recital Hall. The panel will feature Dr. Darryl Nester, professor of mathematics; Carrie Phillips, library director; Marathana Prothro, associate professor of communication and director of general education; Chad Shutler, assistant professor of health, fitness and sport science and women's basketball coach; and Mya Vernon, a […]

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HN Residents Asked to Become Friends of Music Boosters

Hardin Northern residents are encouraged to become a friend of Hardin Northern Music Boosters. The cost is $10 per year that will be used to help provide opportunities and experiences for Polar Bear musicians. Every $10 donation helps provide resources, equipment and opportunities for student musicians to learn, perform and succeed. You can learn more by visiting the post on the Hardin Northern Local School District Facebook page.

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Appellate Court Upholds Trial Court Ruling Denying Clapsaddle Post-Conviction Relief

Dustin R. Clapsaddle, incarcerated at Richland Correctional Institution A former educator has lost another appeal in the Ohio Third District Court of Appeals. Dustin R. Clapsaddle was convicted on charges of rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition and kidnapping following a four-day jury trial in June of 2024, and he was sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison in October of that year. He was also classified as a Tier III Sexual Offender. The appellate court upheld his […]

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