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Hardin County Dispatcher KyLee Hites Completes Training with Strong Performance

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's OfficePictured: (Left) Dispatcher Hites, (Right) CTO Rhinehart, who is holding baby Hites. A dispatcher at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office has officially completed her training period. According to the Sheriff's Office announcement, throughout the process, KyLee Hites' drive and determination to learn allowed her to excel. She is now ready to take on the night shift and serve the community. Officials at the Sheriff's Office, congratulated her on the achievement.

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Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash Temporarily Closes State Route 117 in Hardin County

A crash occurred this morning on State Route 117 in Hardin County. According to information provided by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the crash was on 117, between State Route 67 and the Village of Roundhead. This was a single vehicle, roll-over accident. The driver, and lone occupant of the car, had minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The road was closed at around 5:45 this morning, and it was reopened at 7:15 a.m.

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Fatal Crash on US 30 in Allen County Claims One Life, Teen Seriously Injured

Richland Township – On March 28, 2026, at approximately 10:17 A.M., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial semi-truck striking a car on US 30 at the Hancock County Line in Richland Township, Allen County. Lawrence Morris Sr, age 62, from Toledo, Ohio was southbound on CR 15 driving a 2015 Lincoln MKS. Andrew Skiles, age 54, from Rochester, Indiana was westbound on US 30 driving a 2018 Kenworth Semi. Mr. […]

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NWS Confirms EF1 Tornado Struck Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton

The National Weather Service Wilmington has confirmed that a brief EF1 tornado touched down just south of Kenton at the Hardin County Fairgrounds on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The tornado produced peak winds estimated near 90 mph, snapping several wooden power poles, lifting support poles on a barn structure, and causing roof damage to multiple buildings. One hardwood tree was also completely snapped. The tornado’s path was short, measuring roughly 0.13 miles long and 75 yards wide, with no reported […]

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Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: HCBDD Shares Inspiring Stories

Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Simon Kenton School In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities shared a story about Steena and her family. Steena has a special gift for bringing people together, often for a cause. From organizing a kickball game that raised over $3,000 for United Way of Hardin County to hosting a lemonade stand that raised $4,200 to help eliminate negative school lunch balances, Steena is making a real […]

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Single-Vehicle Crash on State Route 18 in Seneca County Claims Four Lives

NORWALK – The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on March 26 at approximately 10:30 p.m. on state Route 18 near County Road 48, just west of Tiffin, Seneca County. The preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Focus, operated by Hermoiney Greenler, 19, Bucyrus, was eastbound on state Route 18, where she failed to maintain control of her vehicle, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree […]

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Ada Students Explore Solar Science at ONU Observatory

Ada Bulldogs The Astronomy class at Ada took learning beyond the classroom with a visit this week to the ONU Observatory. Students had the incredible opportunity to learn from Dr. Jason Pinkney, who shared his expertise on the Sun. From sunspots and solar flares to prominences, students gained a deeper understanding of our closest star and even got to safely observe it through specially equipped telescopes. The Hand-on experience brings science to life and sparks curiosity in amazing ways.

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