Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Warns of Dangerous Substances Appearing in Ohio’s Drug Supply

Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Warns of Dangerous Substances Appearing in Ohio’s Drug Supply

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released two public safety bulletins on Friday (July 31, 2026) alerting Ohioans of dangerous substances showing up in Ohio’s drug supply. All of these substances increase the risk of overdose and potentially fatal consequences. The first bulletin addresses orphine analogs. Orphines are a sub-group of new synthetic opioids (NSOs) which are being encountered in seized drug samples and suspected overdose incidents across Ohio. NSOs are synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of […]

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Head-On Crash in Paulding County Claims Two Lives

Jackson Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on July 31, 2026, at approximately 6:29 P.M. on US127 near mile post 8 in Paulding County. A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse was being driven southbound on US-127 by Guadalupe Amaro Martinez II, age 28, of Paulding, Ohio. A 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 was being driven northbound on US-127 by Judd Charles Spencer, age 56, of Cecil, OH. Martinez crossed the center […]

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Findlay Woman Cited After Crashing Into Four Parked Vehicles

A Findlay woman escaped injury after a crash involved four parked vehicles this past Saturday evening in Hancock County. According to the report from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, 28-year-old Madai Senatus lost control of her car while driving east on Bigelow Avenue. The vehicle went off the left side of the road, struck a road sign, and continued into a parking lot where it struck a total of four vehicles before coming to rest. Functional to disabling damage occurred […]

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Marion Crash Sends Two to Hospital, Driver Cited

Two people were injured in a crash that occurred in Marion Saturday afternoon. According to the Marion Police Department report, 68-year-old Glenda Dodds was driving east on Mt. Vernon Avenue when a westbound vehicle being driven by 59-year-old Christopher Riedel, of Tiffin, attempted to turn left onto Forest Lawn Boulevard. The resulting collision caused disabling damage to both vehicles. Dodds and a passenger in her car were both transported to Marion General Hospital with suspected minor injuries. Riedel was cited […]

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Kenton City Schools Enables Multi-Factor Authentication for FinalForms

Kenton City Schools has enabled Multi-Factor Authentication on FinalForms. This is being added as a result of the district’s continued effort to safeguard student data. Each time you log into FinalForms, you will be asked to complete an extra step to verify that you are. You will be automatically prompted to set this up when you sign up.

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LaRue Man Charged With Public Indecency Following Kenton Incident

A LaRue man is set to be arraigned on a charge of public indecency. According to the document filed in Hardin County Municipal Court, Michael K. Jones was charged with the offense after allegedly exposing himself in proximity to members of the public on July 29. The Daily Log Sheet from the Kenton Police Department shows that police were called to the 800 block of East Columbus Street to investigate the incident. Jones is scheduled to be arraigned in Municipal […]

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Findlay Police Investigating Sunday Night Shooting That Left Man Critically Injured

A shooting in Findlay Sunday evening sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, officers were dispatched to an apartment at 513 Grand Avenue at around 8:15pm, and they found the victim with a single gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken first to Blanchard Valley Hospital then flown to St. Vincent's Medical Center, and his current condition has not been released at this time. Several persons of interest […]

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Raising Cane’s Fundraiser to Benefit Kenton High School Flags Team

Kenton City Schools Dining at Raising Canes in Findlay tomorrow will benefit the Kenton High School Flags team. Mention the Kenton Flags on Saturday, August 1 from 5:00-7:00 pm and 15 percent of net sales will go to them for supplies and equipment. Raising Canes is located at 1870 Tiffin Avenue in Findlay. You can order online with code RCFUND96.

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City of Findlay Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance

The City of Findlay's Mayor's Office is encouraging Findlay residents to review the proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance and provide feedback. Under Ohio law, municipalities cannot simply prohibit an otherwise lawful land use. Instead, they must establish reasonable zoning regulations that determine where a use may be considered and the standards it must meet. In order to take a proactive approach, Findlay has developed a Proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance. City officials said the ordinance would allow data centers only […]

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