Amvets Post 1994 The Kenton Amvets Post 1994 will be hosting the 16th annual Poker Run tomorrow, August 15. Registration is set to start at 9:00 a.m. with kick stands up at noon. The cost is $30 per Rider and $10 per Passenger. All Wheels are Welcome. Entertainment by OZZY REBOURNE BAND will be provided from 8:00-10:00 pm. The cost for the dinner and the show is $15 per person. Dinner will be Pulled Pork, Baked Beans and Cole Slaw. […]
Logan County Libraries Logan County Libraries is hosting their annual sale this week. Everything is in the Goodrich Community Room to browse in comfort. The sale will continue to take place today & Saturday from 9 AM - 4 PM. They will accept cash or check only. The library is located at 220 N. Main St. in Bellefontaine.
Area Agency on Aging 3 The Hope in Every Step 5K Run/Walk and 0.5K Walk will be held Saturday, September 5, at Ottawa Metro Park’s Wyandot Shelter House in Lima. The event will begin at 9 a.m., with check-in and registration starting at 8 a.m. The event is being held to raise awareness of a critical issue affecting many older adults in the community. The 5K registration fee is $20 for those who pre-register and $25 on race day. The […]
The Palace Cultural Arts Association invites families to experience Sing-Along September, a month of interactive movie fun at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. Each Saturday in September, audiences are encouraged to sing along to some of their favorite family films on the Palace's big screen. Featuring beloved songs, unforgettable characters, and plenty of opportunities to join in, Sing-Along September offers an affordable way for families to enjoy a Saturday afternoon together. Come early for pre-show fun and keep your eyes […]
ASHLAND – Troopers from multiple Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) posts arrested two Columbus residents after they fled from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle and were found to be in possession of 27 stolen firearms. On August 3, at approximately 1:41 a.m., troopers activated their emergency overhead lights in an attempt to stop a 2013 Hyundai Elantra, which has since been identified as stolen, traveling southbound on Interstate 71 in Ashland County for distracted driving and speed violations. The […]
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS), in partnership with the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH), hosted the Ohio Veterans Convention on Saturday, August 8 at the Ohio Union on The Ohio State University campus. The event brought together veterans, military families, advocates, and more than 100 service organizations for a full day of learning, connection, and resource-sharing. This biennial gathering featured keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions, and a comprehensive resource expo focused on legislative priorities, […]
Parker Waller and Jovi Motter The winners of the Hardin County Fair Prince and Princess contest for 2026 were announced this morning. On the Morning Buzz with Chad and Jenny, Jolene Buchenroth, Co-Chair of the Royalty Committee, explained how the winners are chosen, “Kids compete by selling raffle tickets, and those tickets are $5 each. The boy that sells the most tickets becomes the Prince, and the girl that sells the most tickets becomes the Princess.” This year, Buchenroth said […]
The Casting Hope fishing tournament for Alzheimer’s Awareness will be held at France Lake on August 29. They will be hosting a bass fishing tournament August 29th from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm. The cost $30 per boat and there is a limit of 25 boats. They will also be holding fishing for kids from 9:00 am-12:0 pm for $5.00 each. There will be prizes for the kids tournament and cash prizes for the bass tournament. They will also be selling […]
The trial for a former Kenton resident who was indicted earlier this year by a Marion County Grand Jury on one count of rape with the victim listed as being under 13 years of age, has been continued. Tyeson Hurt, now of Marion, was scheduled to stand trial beginning September 22, but that has been continued until January 12, 2027 and is anticipated to last for two days. According to the document filed in Marion County Common Pleas Court, the […]
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