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Marion Man Sentenced to 27–32 Years for Role in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Operation

Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office A Marion man was sentenced this week in Marion County Common Pleas Court for his role in a large-scale, multi-state drug trafficking organization. According to a release from Prosecutor Ray Grogan's Office, Tommy Lee Owens was sentenced to a prison term of 27 to 32 years and five months following his convictions one count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, a felony of the first degree, one count of Possession of Cocaine, […]

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Delta Kappa Gamma Kappa Chapter to Meet March 14 at Kenton Elks

Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Intl. plans to meet at the Kenton Elks on March 14 at noon. The speaker will be Kathy Tracy from the Blue Star Mothers.The luncheon will be sloppy joe sandwiches, macaroni salad, chips, beverages, and desserts prepared by Jodine McKinley and Lori Paul. The meal will cost $12.The hostess committee is Lori Paul, Sandy Berry, and Jodine McKinley. Please RSVP by March 7 to 567-674-4536.

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Patrol Promotes Safe Driving Habits as Traffic Fatalities Decline for Fourth Consecutive Year

COLUMBUS – For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio has seen a decline in traffic fatalities. To maintain this positive trend, troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol remain highly visible on roadways across the state. From 2021-2025, there were 5,688 fatal crashes on Ohio roadways, resulting in 6,149 deaths. Last year, there were 1,037 fatal crashes, which is a 3.7% decrease from the previous year’s total. “While we are encouraged by the fact that more Ohioans have returned home safely […]

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Bowling Green Post Investigating an Injury Crash Involving a Juvenile

BOWLING GREEN – The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash involving a juvenile. The crash was reported on March 01, 2026, at approximately 1:41 p.m., at the intersection of Fostoria Road and Genoa Road, in Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Eddie Hernandez, 75 years of age, of Port Clinton, was traveling west on Genoa Road. A Dodge Ram, operated by a juvenile, of […]

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Benjamin Logan High School Quiz Bowl Team Finishes Runner-Up at Wright State Tournament

Benjamin Logan Local School District On Monday, March 2, the Benjamin Logan High School Quiz Bowl Team competed at the Wright State Scholastic Bowl held at Wright State University’s Lake Campus in Celina — and the Raiders brought home a Runner-Up finish. The team advanced to the finals before falling to the tournament champion, improving on last year’s third-place performance.  This year’s team members include: • Senior: Ethan Van Winkle • Juniors: Junah Tingley, Emily LeVan, and Maille Ricketts • […]

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78-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on US 20 in Fulton County

The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on US 20 near County Road 7 in Amboy Township, Fulton County. The crash occurred on March 2, 2026 at 3:53 p.m. A 2007 Peterbilt semi, driven by Charles Rose, age 34 of Wolcottville, Indiana, was eastbound on US 20. A 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan, driven by Linda Rufenacht, age 78 of Archbold, Ohio, was westbound on US 20 and drove left of center striking Mr. […]

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Hardin Northern History Brigade to Host Father-Daughter Dance Saturday

Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern's History Brigade will host a Father-Daughter Dance this Saturday, March 8. This special evening is open to HN Pre-K through 6th grade girls. It will be held from 5:30 to 7pm in the Junior High Gym. Admission is free, but a donation is suggested. Pizza, chips and water will be for sale. All proceeds will help preserve history through History Brigade activities such as the Elementary Living History Day, Living Memory videos for […]

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Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart Reads to Kenton Elementary First-Graders for Dr. Seuss Week

Hardin County Sheriff's Office First-grade students at Kenton Elementary School heard from a guest reader this week. Ashley Sumner's class is participating in Dr. Seuss Week, in honor of the children's book author. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2nd, 1902. Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart read to students on Monday to help celebrate reading. Kenton Elementary School is celebrating the joy of reading this week, March 2–6, in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Week. […]

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Hardin County Family YMCA Launches New Tumbling Program Starting March 9

Hardin County Family YMCA. Hardin County Family YMCA announced a new tumbling program that will begin next week. The Tumbling Program will run from March 9 through April 20. Tot Tumbling is for 18 months to 3 years, Tiny Tumblers 3 to 5 years old, and Beginning Tumbling is for 6 to 10 year olds. The cost is $25 for members and $45 for non-members. More information can be found on the Hardin County Family YMCA Facebook page. For questions, […]

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