Conkle’s Florist and Greenhouse Receives Community Pride Award

Conkle’s Florist and Greenhouse Receives Community Pride Award

Pictured: Tim Conkle, Tom Sprang, Judy Wells of Conkle’s Florist, Pat Evans, Kelli Bostelman, Stephanie Temple, Doris Blum and Barb Wyndham of Revitalize Kenton Board Revitalize Kenton presented the Community Pride Award to Conkle’s Florist & Greenhouse. If you remember their showroom had damage, first from tornado winds in August 2023, and upon those repairs being made, then a semi truck hit the building in February 2024. They have remained open but without their showroom. And now the windows are […]

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Public Eye Focuses on Roadhouse Revival Series that Wraps Up with Rodeo Revival Sunday at Joe Bayliff’s Route 30 Harley Davidson

Pastor Wayne Harris, Mandie Bayliff and Pastor Mark Burd Joe Bayliff's Route 30 Harley Davidson dealership in Upper Sandusky is holding what they are calling a Rodeo Revival. Mandie Bayliff said it will be held Sunday August 23 starting at 11am in the Arena Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds, "It is kind of a conclusion to our Roadhouse Revival series that has spanned every Sunday at our dealership since May 17 with a litany of pastors. We've been so […]

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MPD Conducts Two-Day Commercial Truck Inspection Operation

The Marysville Police Division (MPD) extends its gratitude to our partner agencies for their collaboration during a targeted, two-day commercial vehicle enforcement operation held August 11 and 12, 2026. MPD officers worked alongside the Ohio Commercial Vehicle Inspection Unit, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), and the Union County Sheriff's Office to focus heavily on commercial vehicle safety throughout the Marysville area. Targeted corridors included State Route 31, State Route 4, US 33/36 […]

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Union County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy Set to Begin September 14

Union County residents can apply now for the 2026 Union County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy. This is an opportunity to see how local law enforcement works, ask questions, and try hands-on equipment and simulators. The academy is an interactive program designed to bring deputies and the community together. It will run on Mondays from September 14 through November 9, and it is free for Union County residents. Story and graphic from the Union County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

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Volunteer Orientation Session Scheduled at Marion Palace Theatre

Marion Palace Theatre is holding its first Volunteer Orientation of the season tomorrow. You still have time to reserve a spot by emailing volunteers@marionpalace.org. Orientation will start at one Saturday afternoon at 276 West Center Street in Marion. Everything you need to know about becoming a Palace volunteer, including the different positions, procedures, how to sign up for events, and more. Credit to Marion Palace Theatre Facebook page.

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New MTC Scholarship Honors Local Coach and Educator

John and MaryAnn Dickman photo credit: KariMe PhotographyNorm and MaryAnn Dickman spent a lifetime serving students. A new scholarship in Norm’s memory will continue that legacy. (Marion) After 38 years of service to Marion City School students, longtime coach, counselor, and educator Norm Dickman is being honored with a new scholarship at Marion Technical College. “He loved his students,” said MaryAnn Dickman, his wife for 63 years. “After we lost Norm, it’s amazing how many people told us they loved […]

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Amvets Post 1994 Hosting Benefit Hog Roast

Amvets Post 1994 is holding a benefit hog roast on September 5. A meal will be served from 6 until 8 on that Saturday evening, and Nova Entertainment will run from 8 until 11pm. This is open to the public. All proceeds will go to Stop Soldier Suicide. Amvets Post 1994 in located at 417 West Espy Street in Kenton. Graphic and story from Amvets Post 1994 Facebook page.

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Two Challenges will be Part of Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival

The 2nd Annual, Made in Ada Hot Wing Challenge Champion and Beer Stein Hold Champion competitions will be held as part of the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival on Saturday, August 22. Both contests will take place between 7 and 8 PM, during a break for the bands. You can sign up for the wing challenge now by following a link on the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, or you can sign up the night […]

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Patrol Plans OVI Checkpoint in Marion County Saturday

MARION – The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Marion County tomorrow evening (Saturday August 15). The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, there were 1,290 OVI-related serious injury and fatal crashes in 2025 in Ohio,” Lieutenant Andrew Geer, commander of the Marion Post, said. “State troopers made 15,043 OVI arrests last year in an […]

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