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Hardin County Detective Teaches Ridgemont Students How Math Applies to Crash Investigations

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Hardin County Sheriff's Office Detective Aric LaRue spent time at the Ridgemont Local School, where he worked with the Algebra class.  He demonstrated how algebra, geometry, and advanced math is applied while conducting crash investigations.   Detective LaRue is a Technical Crash Investigator serving on the Multi Agency Crash response team.    Sheriff Keith Everhart and the deputies at the office enjoy speaking to the public about general law enforcement duties, as well as topics that they […]

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$3.2 Billion Construction Season Kicks Off in Ohio

Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation The Ohio Department of Transportation is launching a record-$3.2 billion construction season. This includes 955 projects, 38 of them considered “major” with a value above $10 million, across the state.  “We know that drivers see ODOT’s orange barrels and cones as an inconvenience, but they are also a signal of progress and improvement,” said Governor DeWine. “This year’s transportation projects will continue to ensure that our infrastructure keeps pace, improving the quality of life for […]

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Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel Urge Ohioans to Prepare for Severe Weather and Flooding

As severe weather continues to impact Ohio, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel are urging Ohioans to prepare for ongoing rainfall and flash flooding this weekend, particularly in the southern half of the state. A storm system that has been churning over the Midwest has already dropped significant rainfall throughout Ohio and is expected to bring continued heavy rain across the state this weekend. While this storm system is not expected to bring record levels of flooding, […]

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PIPP Plus Offers Income-Based Payment Utility Assistance for Eligible Ohio Residents

For those having trouble paying their utility bills, the Percentage of Income Payment Plan may be for you. PIPP Plus is an extended payment plan to help eligible customers pay electric and/or natural gas bills. https://youtu.be/4GzXUP9tSxo It is for households at or below 175% of the federal income guidelines that are being served by a utility regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Payments will be based on income rather than usage. For more information, visit occ.ohio.gov/utilityassistance.

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Mary Rutan Health Announces Opening of New Kenton Health Center

Photo: Mary Rutan Health Mary Rutan Health announced the opening of the new Kenton Health Center. The newly remodeled 5000 square foot facility brings expanded healthcare services to residents of Kenton and the surrounding areas, ensuring access to comprehensive, high-quality care. Over the next several weeks, they will introduce Primary Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, Podiatry, General Surgery, ENT, and a full-service Laboratory. Mary Rutan Kenton Health Center is located at 911 South Main Street in Kenton. You can call […]

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Two Marion County Residents Charged with 64 Counts in Animal Cruelty Case

After a three-week investigation, two Marion County residents have been charged with 64 counts of prohibitions concerning companion animals. According to a release from the Marion County Sheriff's Department, the investigation was launched in early March after Marion County Dog Warden authorities were dispatched to the 6000 block of Marion Agosta Road for a report about a deceased dog. The dog's body was found and a necropsy was conducted. Three weeks later, a search warrant was served at the residence […]

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Kenton-Hardin Health Department Shares Measles Information and Resources

The Kenton-Hardin Health Department recently announced that they have received numerous calls about the measles outbreak and have shared vaccination information for the community on their Facebook page. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through coughing, sneezing, or being near someone who’s infected. It often starts with cold-like symptoms—like a fever, cough, and runny nose—followed by a rash that spreads across the body around 3-5 days after symptoms begin. It can also cause high fevers that may spike […]

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Riverdale High School Presents “Little Shop of Horrors” This Weekend

Photo: Riverdale Local Schools The Riverdale High School Music Department presents "Little Shop of Horrors" this weekend. Showtimes are tonight and Saturday night at 7:00pm, and Sunday at 3:00pm in the Russell E. Willeke Auditorium. Doors will open 30 minutes before show time. All tickets are general admission, and cash will still be accepted at the door.

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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.