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The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness is accepting applications for its 2023 Young Investigator Student Fellowship Awards for Female Scholars in Vision Research.  The Fellowship Program is designed to provide support for outstanding female scientists committed to pursuing biomedical, behavioral or clinical research careers relevant to the mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.  Applicants must conduct their research with a recognized academic institution in the State of Ohio.  Applications […]

A building was damaged by fire in downtown Lima on Tuesday. According to information on the Lima Police Department's Facebook page, the fire occurred at 57 Town Square. Hometown Stations reported the fire appears to be electric in nature, and that it was contained to the second floor. The cost of damage is still unknown. Fire departments from American and Shawnee Townships provided mutual assistance.

Sgt. Andrew Rudnik The Findlay Police Department has announced the promotion of Andrew Rudnik to the position of Sergeant. Sgt. Rudnik was sworn in by Mayor Christina Muryn this morning at the Municipal Building. He is a graduate of Avon Lake High School and Bowling Green State University. He has Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Criminal Justice from BGSU. He has been with the Findlay Police Department since 2013 and […]

Pictured: Morgan Ellis, HCCBA Director of Chamber and Tourism; Jason Van Buskirk, 1879 Electric; Carol Steegman, Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator; Holli Underwood, HCCBA President & CEO; John Metcalf, Mid-Ohio Energy President & CEO; and Brian Barger, Mid-Ohio Energy Director of Communications & Marketing. Wayfinder signs have been placed in downtown Kenton to help visitors and shoppers find their way around the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. The district is the […]

Donations are still being sought for the 2022 United Way campaign. Due to changes in staffing, they had a slower start than usual. Their goal is to reach $170,000. For more information and ways to make a donation, visit the United Way of Hardin County-Ohio Facebook page.

Residents in Forest are being asked to remember the Blessing Box in the village. Keeping the box restocked for those in need is even more important right now since kids are off from school until January 5. Residents are encouraged to drop off some kid friendly items such as cereal, peanut butter &  jelly and ravioli.

(The following release was issued by Sean Beck) Ada, OH As you might have guessed by all of the hints and whisperings around town, I will be running for mayor of Ada in the 2023 election. There’s a long path ahead of us before November - from collecting signatures and officially filing the petition to the actual campaign itself. My goal is to reach out to every voter in our […]

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT until 5 this evening A WIND CHILL WARNING also REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 4 Saturday morning. You can expect A combination of 2-4 inches of snow, blowing snow, and wind gusting as high as 50 mph.  That will produce dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero. The dangerously cold  wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed […]

Kenton Elementary School held a D Pod Olympics day this week.  Students traveled to each classroom to compete in games.  Also, they held their holiday breakfast.  It was a success thanks to all of you that donated items and their time.  Santa and the Grinch showed up during the week as well. The last two days before Christmas break were filled with fun, and food for the students and staff. […]