Mary Rutan Hospital Introduces Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Mary Rutan Hospital Introduces Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Photo: Mary Rutan Health Mary Rutan Hospital is expanding access to advanced surgical care with the introduction of robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci surgical system, expanding advanced surgical options close to home. The investment brings sophisticated surgical technology to Mary Rutan Hospital and provides specially trained surgeons with an additional option for performing a variety of general and gynecologic procedures. Robotic-assisted surgeries are currently being performed at the hospital by members of the medical staff who have completed specialized […]

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MCPA Announces Fall Youth Arts Education Programs

Findlay, OH– Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) is now enrolling students for its fall youth education programs, offering creative opportunities for young learners and families throughout the community. This fall, MCPA's youth education programs will provide engaging, hands-on arts experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Led by experienced instructors, these programs offer young learners’ opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and connect with the arts in a supportive and welcoming […]

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Benjamin Logan High School Continues Annual Patriot Day Tradition on 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Photo: Benjamin Logan Local Schools Photo: Benjamin Logan Local Schools BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — Benjamin Logan High School students and staff continued a longstanding Patriot Day tradition Friday, pausing throughout the morning to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the courage and sacrifice demonstrated on September 11, 2001. Friday, September 11, 2026, marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and United Airlines Flight 93, […]

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Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Hit-Skip Crash on SR 31 in Hardin County

On 09/15/2026 The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 16000-block of SR 31, south of Kenton, for an injury hit-skip crash involving a bicyclist and a semi tractor trailer. The bicyclist located on scene was identified as a Mr. Jeremy Honaker of Kenton. Mr. Honaker was traveling northbound on SR 31 on an electronic bicycle with appropriate lighting and in a high visibility vest, riding the bicycle past the fog line, between the ditch and fog line. Mr. […]

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Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimists Hold September Meeting

Photo: Left is Julie Freshcorn who spoke to SI about SOUP, center is Shirley Green, and right is Pres. Holdgreve The Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist Intl. Club met on Sept. 3. Twenty members and guests Julie Freshcorn, Si Hancock Co. Pres. Julie Walters, and SI Dist. 2 Sec. Alice Sayer were welcomed by Pres. Jennifer Holdgreve at the HN Public Library at 6 p.m. Holdgreve led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. She began the meeting with thanking the officers […]

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Hardin County Chamber Spotlights United Way of Hardin County

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on the United Way of Hardin County. United Way's focus is: Health, Education, and Financial Stability. They also invest in programs, training and resources to help people stay healthy and happy. United Way of Hardin is located at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton. To learn more, please call them at 419-675-1860. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 225 S Detroit Street, Kenton OH 43326 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 419-675-1860 […]

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MCPA to Honor Mazza Museum Founders with Fifth Third Bank Wall of Fame Induction

Findlay, OH–Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) will induct Jerry Mallett and Benjamin Sapp into the Fifth Third Bank Wall of Fame at MCPA, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to the arts, literacy and education in Findlay and beyond. The induction ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, in MCPA’s Armes Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Together, Mallett and Sapp helped transform the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum of International Art […]

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HSLC Exterior Project Could Temporarily Close Drive-Thru, ATM

Beginning today, HSLC will be undergoing a complete exterior remodel. The project is expected to last approximately 10 to 12 weeks. During the remodel, construction crews and workers will be on the property completing various projects. At times, the drive-thru and ATM may need to be temporarily closed to allow construction work to safely take place. Bank officials will provide as much advance notice as possible whenever a closure is scheduled. HSLC is located at 116 East Franklin Street in […]

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Governor DeWine Issues Proclamation Declaring Dolly Parton Day on September 25, 2026

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel signed a proclamation on Monday declaring Dolly Parton Day on September 25 to celebrate her life, legacy, and generosity. Dolly Parton rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world and dedicated herself to literacy and children through her philanthropic work with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. More than one million Ohio children from all 88 counties have participated in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio, […]

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