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Lima Woman Faces Murder and Additional Charges in Hardin County Case

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office A Lima woman was indicted last week by a Hardin County Grand Jury on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter, strangulation, and felonious assault. 64-year-old Donna Jo Miller was arrested on the charges Friday night in connection to the death of Paula Dirmeyer. According to a release from Ada Police Chief Alec Cooper, Dirmeyer reported that she was assaulted inside the village of Ada on November 24, 2025. Three days later, she was found dead in […]

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Red Cross Offers Safety Tips Amid Stretch of Fatal Home Fires

Since January, Red Cross volunteers and staff in the Central & Southern Ohio region have responded to 33 individual incidents involving 47 fatalities. Officials stated that what is particularly concerning is that a disturbing number of fatal fires have continued into springtime, beyond the usual peak fire season of Autumn/Winter.  The Red Cross offers Integrated Condolence Care (ICC) services to those suffering from the unthinkable loss of a loved one as a result of a disaster. Their (ICC) teams consist […]

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Lane Restrictions Planned on State Routes in Hardin County Next Week

Lane restrictions can be expected on several state routes in Hardin County next week. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, State Route 67 between the city of Kenton and the Wyandot County line and State Route 81 between U.S. 68 and State Route 53, will both be restricted to alternating one way through the work zones the week of April 20 to remove reflective pavement markers in preparation for chip seal resurfacing. State Route 81 between U.S. 68 and […]

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METRICH Drug Task Force Executes Search Warrant in Findlay

On 04/14/2026 at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Hancock County Special Response Team (SRT) executed a narcotic search warrant at 4201 CR 220, Apt 10 in Findlay.    The search of the residence yielded suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking. As a result of the search the following person was arrested and later released on an Own Recognizance Bond: Stephen Barberree.  (age 67) 4201 CR 220 Apt […]

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OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Highlights Swing Bed Program Impact

Pictured left to right: HMH Media & Public Relations Senior Consultant Olivia Weiss, Director of Rehab Services Tim Plumley, Administrative Nurse Manager Ryan Newland, and RN Care Manager Erica Wilcox OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital’s critical access designation has allowed the hospital to operate a Swing Bed Program since 2022. The program supports patients who still need skilled recovery while transitioning from inpatient hospital stay to home. Administrative Nurse Manager Ryan Newland said all of the great work that has gone […]

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University of Findlay to Host Free Opera Event Sunday

University of Findlay University of Findlay is hosting a world-class opera event this Sunday. Toledo Opera presents “Opera ‘Round Town” at the university’s Winebrenner Auditorium starting at 3pm. The concert is free and open to the public. It is being presented in partnership with The Community Foundation of Findlay-Hancock County.

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Derek May Named Head Coach of Ohio Northern University Bowling Teams

Ohio Northern University Sports Derek May has been named head coach of the Ohio Northern men's and women's bowling teams. May has been an assistant coach at ONU for all three seasons of the program's existence. He was a four-year varsity athlete who made seven All-Tournament teams, and he assisted the team in winning seven tournaments during his collegiate career. May will replace previous head coach Jeff Robinson, who founded the men's and women's programs in 2023 and will remain […]

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Hardin County Ambassadors to Promote Reading at Local Libraries in May

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Ambassadors will be bringing the joy of reading to life in May. As part of Ohio Reads Together, Ambassadors will be visiting local libraries all month long to read with children and share the magic of storytelling. They will be visiting the Ada, Alger, Forest-Jackson, and Mary Lou Johnson Libraries throughout the month. Storytimes: • 𝗔𝗱𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 – May 1 at 3:30pm, May 5 at 6:00pm, May 7 at 6:00pm, May 19 […]

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WKTN is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting from Kenton, Ohio since 1963. 

Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.

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