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DeWine Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Three Ohio Air National Guard Members Killed in Operation Epic Fury

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Saturday that he has ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio to be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds statewide in honor of the life and service of three members of the Ohio Air National Guard killed during Operation Epic Fury. Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons, Capt. Seth Koval, and Capt. Curtis Angst were killed during the mission. The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the […]

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Kenton City Schools Board of Education to Meet This Evening

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting this evening at 6:00 p.m. at the administration building. During the meeting, Kenton High School Principal Jason Jones and BPA advisors Wes Goldsmith and Zac Goldsmith will recognize Business Professionals of America students Anden Goldsmith, Jaycob Francis, and Garraden Wirbel. The board will also recognize the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Joe Cornely, Lois Lautenschlager, and Stephanie Temple. Board members will consider several items on the agenda, including […]

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Juvenile Bicyclist Injured in Hit-Skip Crash in Downtown Findlay

A juvenile bicyclist was injured in a hit‑skip crash Saturday night in downtown Findlay after police say the rider entered a crosswalk against a red pedestrian signal and collided with a vehicle that then fled the scene. According to the Findlay Police Department, the juvenile was traveling south on the eastern sidewalk of South Main Street around 8:26 p.m. on March 14 when they rode into the East Main Cross Street crosswalk and struck the side of a vehicle turning […]

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Weather Alert: Blowing Dust Reducing Visibility in Hardin, Mercer, and Auglaize Counties

According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, strong winds and dry conditions are creating areas of blowing dust across Hardin, Mercer, and Auglaize counties—including Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, and Minster. Visibility may drop to one mile or less in some spots, so motorists are advised to slow down and leave extra distance between vehicles. As winds gradually ease later this afternoon and into the evening, the blowing dust is expected to diminish.

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High Winds Wreaking Havoc Around the Area

High winds are causing issues around Hardin County this afternoon. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has been busy with reports of semis being blown over. One is on State Route 117, between the Auglaize/Hardin County line and State Route 67, and other is on State Route 292 south of the city. In addition, there have been reports of semis being blown into ditches. Numerous tree limbs and some full trees are down, and there are several reports of downed power […]

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Kenton Lions Club to Present “Movin’ on Up” This Weekend at New KMHS Performing Arts Center

Kenton Lions Club The Kenton Lions Club Lions Roar Show will take place this weekend at the Performing Arts Center at the new Kenton Middle/ High School. Lion Jason VanBuskirk talks about this year’s theme and showtimes, “The theme is ‘Moving on Up.’  We are being told that we are probably the first non-school group to be in the new Performing Arts Center, and it’s basically a salute to the building, because it’s an absolutely beautiful venue, beautiful facility, and […]

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Hardin Northern Students to Present Disney’s High School Musical Jr. Next Weekend

Hardin Northern Local School District The stage is set for Hardin Northern's presentation of Disney’s High School Musical Jr. next weekend. The hardworking students invites the public to enjoy their high-energy performance. Showtimes are March 20 and 21 at 7:00 PM and a matinee performance March 22 at 2pm. Tickets for students in 12th grade and under are $5, adults $10 and a 3-Show Pass is $25. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in the high school office.

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Local 10-Year-Old Creates Heartfelt Cake for Not By Choice Outreach Fundraiser in Kenton

Not By Choice Outreach A 10-year-old local girl made a special cake for the recent Not By Choice Outreach Purse Bingo fundraiser. Claire McCullough made the heartfelt cake for a cancer survivor at the recent event. NBC officials said that the love, time, and care she put into it meant so much and truly touched everyone there. They also thanked her for using her talent and big heart to support the work of Not By Choice Outreach, which raises money […]

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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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