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May Marks National Heatstroke Prevention Month: OSHP Shares Safety Reminder

Photo: Ohio State Highway Patrol The month of May is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 39 children died of heatstroke in vehicles in 2024. This number was up 35% from 2023. The Ohio state Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to lower the number this year by remembering to STOP, LOOK and LOCK. Once you park, STOP what you're doing, LOOK around the vehicle for children and animals and always LOCK your car.

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Kenton Middle School Students to Sign Gym Floor at New Building

The students of Kenton Middle School are going to be able to leave their "mark" on the new school building.  Friday morning, they will be walking to the new middle and high school building, where they will be signing the concrete floor in the gym which will be covered by the wooden floor.  While this will be a quick trip there and back, parents should remind students to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, and it also might be a […]

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Kenton City Schools Offering ‘Test Drive a Bus’ Event May 17

Kenton City Schools reminded members of the Wildcat Family about the opportunity to test drive a school bus. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older siblings are all welcome to try their hand on Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 2pm at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Participants will test drive a bus, meet the Kenton City Schools on Board Trainer and be able to talk with the transportation staff. To RSVP for the event, and reserve your free lunch from City […]

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Hardin County Community Foundation to Award Over $367,000 in Grants and Scholarships

The Hardin County Community Foundation is awarding $367,217 in grants and scholarships through its annual program. The Grant Committee reported there were 157 grant requests with 143 awarded. The funds are generated through earnings on the foundation’s assets. The organizations, projects and amounts awarded are as follows: Ada Area Chamber Of Commerce: Speakers, materials, photographers and other expenses for their Lunch & Learn events – $1,000 Ada Exempted Village Schools: Decodable books – Three $500 grants for total of $1,500         […]

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Allen County Authorities Conduct Human Trafficking Sting Operation

The Allen County Sheriff’s Office along with the Violent Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Task Force performed an operation to target sex and human traffickers late last month. According to a release that was issued Wednesday afternoon by the Sheriff's Office, the sting operation was set up at a local hotel and resulted in multiple individuals being detained. No arrests were made at the time. This investigation is ongoing with charges expected to be presented at a later date. […]

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Delta Kappa Gamma Kappa Chapter to Meet May 2

Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International will meet on Friday, May 2. It will start at 11am at the Upper Sandusky Stone Creek Golf Course, located at 449 Front Drive in Upper Sandusky. Scott Washburn will be the speaker. Cash or checks will be required for payment for lunch, and dues of $70 can be paid to Elaine Hoover. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings.

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Driver Cited After Pedestrian Hit in Downtown Findlay

A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Findlay Wednesday morning. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, Charles Brumbaugh was walking south in the marked crosswalk on East Main Cross Street, when he was struck by a vehicle being operated by 44-year-old Kevin L. Clouse, who was turning from East Street. Brumbaugh was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment if injuries. Clouse was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian and driving […]

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Safety Success: Marion County Roundabout Improves Safety, Reduces Crash Severity at Rural Intersection

A roundabout constructed in 2022 at the intersection of State Route 98 and State Route 529 in Marion County has proven to be a success. New data shows a significant drop in crash severity and frequency since the roundabout opened to traffic in Fall 2022. According to post-construction crash statistics, the site has seen zero injury or fatal crashes since the roundabout became operational — a marked improvement over previous years. Prior to the roundabout’s construction (2018 through July 1, […]

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All Aboard for Opening Weekend at Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation in Findlay

Photo: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Opening weekend for the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation organization in Findlay is this weekend. The hours on both Saturday, May 3 and Sunday the 4th are from 1pm until 4pm. In addition to train rides, they will also have various other games and activities for everyone to enjoy. Admission for Opening Weekend is FREE for everyone thanks to a Fun For All grant from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. It will be an afternoon of […]

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