Play For Purpose Car Show Set for June 22 in Kenton

Play For Purpose Car Show Set for June 22 in Kenton

Photo: Play for Purpose The Play For Purpose Car Show is set for Sunday, June 22 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, 14134 Letson Avenue in Kenton. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with awards presented around 3:00 p.m. Show car entry is $20, which includes entry into free door prize drawings, while general admission for spectators is free. The family-friendly event will feature over 40 awards, including Top 25, Best in Category, Best of Show, Founder’s Favorite, […]

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Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling Set for Month of June

Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home. The 2nd recycling date is scheduled for Thursday, June 26th, 2025. There will be new hours for the recycling truck for both days. The recycling truck will be there between the hours 8:00am and 11:30am This project is sponsored by the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District in cooperation with the Blanchard Township Trustees and the Village of Dunkirk.

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Village of McGuffey Partners with Humane Society/Rascal Unit for TNR Effort

Photo: Village of McGuffey The Village of McGuffey is asking residents to refrain from feeding feral/outdoor cats today. The Humane Society of Hardin County and the Rascal Unit will be performing TNR services in the village today. They will spay or neuter feral/outdoor cats to control the feral population. After a full recovery, the cats will be released the following day. To schedule your own pet appointment at a discounted rate, you can find important information by visiting the Humane […]

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Butterman to Remain Behind Bars During Legal Proceedings

A rural Roundhead man, who was arrested Monday evening May 26 on child pornography charges, will remain behind bars while legal proceedings against him continue. Attorneys for 59-year Mark Butterman had requested that he be released during the proceedings, but Magistrate Judge Darrell A. Clay denied the motion in United States Northern Ohio District Court in Toledo. The ruling was handed down on Friday (May 30). Judge Clay cited several factors for denying the request including: the offense involves a […]

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MPD Officer Escapes with Minor Injures; Suspect Shot During Domestic Incident in Marysville

A Marysville Police Officer was injured after responding to a domestic situation early this morning. According to a release from the Marysville Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 900 block of White Oak Court in Marysville regarding a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, a male suspect produced a firearm and fired shots at the officers from inside his vehicle. Officers returned fire, but the suspect fled the scene in his vehicle, striking a police cruiser that was occupied by an […]

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Hardin County Recognized by Ohio Department of Agriculture for Hog Farming

This year, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is highlighting counties’ commitment to farming. Hardin County was highlighted on Thursday for its commitment to hog farming. ODA said that there are more than 86,000 hogs and pigs in the county. That compares to a population of just over 30,000 county residents according to the 2023 Census Bureau.

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Community Murals Among Topics on ‘Public Eye’ with Revitalize Kenton Leaders

The non-profit group Revitalize Kenton is working to improve the city in many ways. One idea is to create murals in the city. Board Chair and Promotions Committee member Stephanie Temple said it’s an idea that seems to be taking off……"A lot of people have shown interest. We had three artists get back with us and said they’d be interested. Keep Hardin County Beautiful, I saw Amy, and she said they would be interested in helping us with some paint. […]

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Thousands Cited During 6-State Trooper Seat Belt Enforcement Initiative

Earlier this month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with members of the 6-State Trooper Project, joined forces to focus on safety belt enforcement. During the eight-day initiative, which ran from Monday, May 19 through Monday, May 26, the Patrol issued 2,631 citations for safety belt violations. Another 83 citations were issued relating to child safety seat violations. The campaign included State Police from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In total, 6,863 citations were issued for safety belt […]

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Fire Destroys Historic Church in Mercer County; Investigation Underway

Fire destroyed a church in Mercer County on Thursday. Media reports show that the Chickasaw Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein at around 2:30 Thursday afternoon after workers on the roof saw smoke while installing shingles. By the time firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was visible and multiple fire departments from around the area were dispatched to the scene. Despite their best efforts, the church could not be saved. There were no […]

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