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United Way of Hardin County Seeking Volunteers for Community Investment Committee

United Way of Hardin County -Ohio The United Way of Hardin County needs volunteers who are interested in learning more about their partner agencies. You are invited to join United Way board members on the Community Investment Committee. Contact the United Way of Hardin County at 419-675-1860, and they will add you to the CIC, where you can be a part of the process. The office is located at 225 South Detroit Street in Kenton.

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State Fire Marshal Announces $8 Million to Support Ohio’s Small County Volunteer Fire Departments

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nearly 200 fire departments across the state will soon receive funding to better equip themselves to protect Ohio communities. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of a first-of-its-kind Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant that was established during the 136th General Assembly via House Bill 96. A total of 190 departments across 49 Ohio counties have been awarded a total of $7,997,960 in funding through the grant program. A complete list of those […]

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Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Section of Forest

A Boil Water Advisory for a section of Forest has been lifted as of this morning. The boil advisory was in effect for the area of Mad River to Mary Street including Dixon Street and South of Dixon in the village. It was issued Tuesday after the repair of a water main break in the area, but again, it is no longer in effect.

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Ohio House Passes Bill Recognizing JROTC as Career-Technical Education

(COLUMBUS, OH) State Representatives Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) and Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) yesterday announced the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 500, legislation that aims to strengthen the state’s educational system, boost Ohio’s JROTC programs, and expand career technical education pathways.  The bill allows school districts in Ohio that offer a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program or a National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC) program to formally recognize them as part of the district’s career-technical education curriculum. By […]

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Two Arrested After Narcotics Search Warrant Executed at Findlay Residence

This morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Findlay Police Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a narcotic search warrant at 2034 Elyria St. Findlay OH, 45840.    The search of the residence yielded 11 ounces of suspected methamphetamine and multiple items indicative of drug trafficking. As a result of the search the following people were arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center: Tre Gerlach  (26  year old)Findlay, OhioFresh Charge:  Complicity […]

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Bowling Green Post Investigating a Wrong-Way Driver OVI Injury Crash

BOWLING GREEN – The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a wrong-way driver OVI injury crash. The crash was reported on February 25, 2026, at approximately 12:42 a.m., on Interstate 75 north bound near milepost 197, in Rossford. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Lincoln MKS operated by Shane Robinson, 50 years of age, of Perrysburg, was traveling south on the north bound exit ramp of Interstate 75. While driving the wrong-way, the MKS […]

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Boost the blood supply: Red Cross offers free A1C testing as 1 in 5 donors have levels in prediabetic or diabetic range

Feb. 25, 2026 — The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March. As a thank-you for helping save lives,successful donations will receive free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, in March (one result per calendar year). New Red Cross data reveals 1 in 5 blood donors have elevated A1C levels — […]

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ODOT District 1 to Convert Eight Intersections to All-Way Stops

Over the next three months, eight intersections across ODOT District 1 will be converted to all-way stops in a statewide effort to reduce serious injuries and fatal crashes. Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation LIMA, Ohio- The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will convert eight intersections to all-way stops to improve safety. The project, expected to begin in March, is part of a statewide initiative that will implement all-way stops at select intersections throughout Ohio. The locations selected for […]

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Hardin Northern Seeking Applicants to Fill Vacant Board Member Seat

Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern is looking for applicants to fill the unexpired term of a Board Member. Randy Preston resigned February 20, and fellow board members thanked him for his years of service. They will begin interviewing candidates soon, and they must name a replacement within 30 days of the resignation. The newly appointed member will serve until December 31, 2027. If they would like to continue, they must run in the November 2027 election. For an […]

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