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Bellefontaine Man Facing Murder Charge After Wife Found Fatally Shot

A 66-year-old Bellefontaine man was arrested Tuesday afternoon and is being held on a charge of murder. WPKO Radio reported that Bellefontaine Police were dispatched to 322 Clagg Street in the city where they found the deceased body of 68-year-old Wanda Quint. She had been shot multiple times, and her husband Kenton Quint was arrested. He was taken to the Logan County Jail and is being held on a charge of murder. The incident remains under investigation.

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Riverdale Middle School Play Tryouts Set for March 24

Photo: Riverdale Local Schools Tryouts for the Riverdale Middle School play are set for Monday, March 24. They will be held from 3pm until 5pm that afternoon in Room 302 at the school. Students can pick up a tryout information packet from the office or from Mrs. Thacker. They need to be returned by March 24.

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ONU College of Law Invites Future Students to Accepted Students Day – Explore Programs, Meet Professors, and More

Photo: Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law If you wonder what life is like for a full-time Ohio Northern University Law student, you can find out during Accepted Students Day on April 4th. You'll get a chance to meet with current students and professors, learn about ONU's programs and tour the law building and Taggart Law Library. You will also participate in a first-year class. You are encouraged to reserve your spot by calling the Law Admissions […]

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Windy; Strong to Severe Storms Possible Today

In a Hazardous Weather Outlook, the National Weather Service stated that wind gusts of around 40 miles per hour will be possible today (Wednesday March 19) into tonight. Additionally, a few strong to severe storms will be possible this evening as temperatures top off near 70. Damaging winds will be the primary threat, although a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Wind gusts around 40 miles per hour are also possible on Thursday. Temperatures will be falling throughout the […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Urges Sober Driving During National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminded motorists that driving sober isn't just a choice, it's a responsibility we all share to keep our roadways safe. This is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, and the Patrol is reminding everyone to get home the safest way you can. They said that means designating a driver, using public transportation or using a ride share service. Since 2019, over 72,000 crashes and 53% of fatal crashes involved alcohol and/or drug use. The Patrol […]

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Shines Latest Tourism Spotlight on Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library

Photo: Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance The Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library was featured in the latest Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Tourism Spotlight. Today's library offers many different types of materials besides books, newspapers and magazines. They also offer Libby, which is a free, digitally downloadable book/magazine platform and programming for adults and children. If you are traveling through, they encourage you to stop in for a visit. If you're stopping in for business, they offer […]

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Hardin County Dispatchers and Communications Coordinator Keep Cool Under Pressure During Recent Field Fire Emergencies

Photo: Hardin County Sheriff's Office Three Central Dispatch members of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office are being recognized for how they handled an extremely busy day on March 14. Dispatchers Wood, Culver and Communications Coordinator Emily Roy had no idea what their shift was going to be like when they sat down at their consoles on Friday. Multiple field fires strained the resources of first responders around Hardin County that day. The ladies are credited for keeping their cool, working […]

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KCS Superintendent Chad Thrush Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Kenton City School Superintendent Chad Thrush announced the three inductees to the 2025 Hall of Fame at Monday night's Board of Education meeting. They are Mark Ehlen, who was a coach for Kenton City Schools, former board member John Jester and David Sturgeon, who was a teacher, assistant principal, principal and superintendent. Thrush noted that a formal recognition for them will take place during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025. Also at the meeting, several personnel items, including […]

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