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Union County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Deputy and Intern

Union County Sheriff's Office - Marysville, OH The Union County Sheriff's Office welcomed the newest members to their team this week. Colton Newell was sworn in on Tuesday as the newest deputy, bringing with him previous law enforcement experience from Marion County. Trevor Ropp, an Ohio Hi-Point student, will be interning with the Sheriff's Office through December. He will have the opportunity to experience several different areas of the Sheriff's Office during his internship, and he will be out and […]

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Three Blood Drives Scheduled Throughout Area in October

Three blood drives are scheduled around the area in the month of October. The first will be on Wednesday, October 7 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton. The next one will be held on Monday, October 19 from noon until 6:00 pm at the Belle Center Cornerstone Church, located at 101 South Center Street in Belle Center. Finally, a blood drive is scheduled for 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21 […]

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Early Voting Begins October 6 in Ohio

Early in person voting for the November 3 election starts Tuesday, October 6 in the state of Ohio. The deadline to register and be eligible to vote is Monday, October 5, and the Hardin County Board of Elections office will be open until 9:00 pm on that day. Early Voting Hours November 3, 2026 General Election Information In Person Early Voting Hours Dates and Times: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – Friday, October 9, 2026      8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday, […]

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Village of Ada Seeking Part-Time Pool Manager

The Village of Ada is accepting applications for the seasonal, part-time position of Pool Manager for the Village swimming pool. Starting wage for the position is $18.50 per hour. Applications will be accepted until October 14 or until the position is filled. For information about qualifications and duties as well as how to submit an application, please click here.

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Special reconnect order for 2026-2027 heating season issued by PUCO

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) yesterday issued its Special Reconnect Order for the upcoming winter heating season. The Special Reconnect Order helps Ohioans served by PUCO-regulated utilities reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between Oct. 12, 2026 through April 16, 2027.   Any residential customer of a PUCO-regulated electric or natural gas utility may take advantage of the provisions contained in the order once per winter heating season. Last winter heating season, more than 227,637 Ohioans used the Special Reconnect Order.     […]

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Marysville Woman Injured in E-Bike Crash

A Marysville woman was injured after an accident involving an E-Bike Wednesday afternoon in Marysville. According to the report from the Marysville Police Department, 30-year-old Catherine Webb was operating the bike at the top speed of 20 miles per hour while traveling south on North Maple Street. When she attempted to exit the road and turn into a park, the bike struck the curb on the sidewalk, and Webb was thrown over the handlebars. She was transported to Memorial Hospital […]

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Ohio Northern University Honors Six Distinguished Alumni

Ohio Northern University celebrated six exceptional graduates during its recent 2026 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Hanley Wheeler, Angela Phares, Josh Barrickman, Judge William Zimmerman, Dr. Karen Kier, and Doug Leuthold were presented with Distinguished Alumni Awards. It was in recognition of their outstanding professional achievements and dedicated service to their alma mater. You can read more about each award recipient by clicking here.

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Benjamin Logan Students Send a Message 50 Years Into the Future

Benjamin Logan Local School District BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — A project inspired by a 50-year-old time capsule is giving a group of Benjamin Logan students the opportunity to leave their own piece of history for the future. In spring 2026, Benjamin Logan Elementary fourth graders participated in a “Future Me” letter project in conjunction with the opening of the former West Mansfield Elementary time capsule, which had been buried in 1976. Students wrote letters capturing what it was like to be […]

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Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimists to Meet October 1

Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International is scheduled to meet on October 1. The meeting will start at 1:00 pm at the Hardin Northern Public Library in Dunkirk. Shirley Green and Karen Kier will hostess. This will be a swap night for any Soroptimist items that anyone wishes to bring for a giveaway. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings.

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