Free Estate Planning Seminar Set for September 22 at MTC

Free Estate Planning Seminar Set for September 22 at MTC

Marion Technical College An Estate Planning Seminar will be held at Marion Technical College on September 22. It will start at 5:30pm and will conclude at 7:30 in the auditorium at the college. The free seminar with local attorney and philanthropist Dean Jacob teaches you about wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, charitable giving, taxes and more. There is no cost for the seminar, but you must reserve a seat. For more information and to register, please check out the […]

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Discounted Hardin County Fair Season Tickets on Sale

Season tickets for the 2026 Hardin County Fair remain on sale at a discounted price. The cost is $30 if purchased now through Thursday, September 3. Beginning Friday, September 4th, prices increase to $35. You can purchase tickets at Fair Office at 14134 Letson Avenue in Kenton. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9am until 5pm. The fair runs September 8-13.

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Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling Day Set for Thursday

The next Blanchard Township/Dunkirk Recycling Day will be this Thursday, August 27. The recycling truck will be between the new hours of 8:00-11:30am in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home in Dunkirk. 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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Hardin County Sheriff Welcomes New Cadet to Sheriff’s Office

Hardin County Sheriff's Office Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart welcomed Cadet Braiden Zapp Sheriff's Office team last week. A Hardin County resident, Cadet Zapp is a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, where he completed the Criminal Justice Program. He takes the next major step in his career today by joining the Ohio Basic Police Officer Training Academy at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. Cadet Zapp's anticipated graduation date is January 15, 2027.

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CSX Railroad to Close Several Crossings for Repairs in Kenton

CSX Railroad will be repairing several crossings in the city beginning today. Work is expected to start today at crossings on Detroit, Leighton, and Franklin Streets. They will be closed while important upgrades are completed. The work is expected to last 5 to 6 days. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and be ready for a few detours.

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Van Wert County Crash Claims Life of 19-Year-Old

Tully Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on August 21, 2026, at approximately 9:04 A.M. on US-30 and State Route 49 in Van Wert County. A 2010 Toyota Corolla was being driven southbound on State Route 49 by Kaci Rae Sentelik, age 19, of Payne. A 2006 Western Star 4900 was being driven westbound on US-30 by Gavin Brady Smith, age 24, of Quincy, MI. Sentelik stopped for […]

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United Way of Hardin County Kicks Off Campaign with Day of Caring

Kyleigh Nau – volunteers at Day of Caring KENTON, OH — August 24, 2026 — United Way of Hardin County launched its annual campaign with a successful Day of Caring, held August 21 and 22. The two-day volunteer effort brought together 40 community volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to support local organizations and make a lasting impact throughout Hardin County. Volunteers worked on projects at the Hardin County YMCA, Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Lake of Lights, and Hardin County Council […]

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Hardin County Road Reopening and Closure Announced

Hardin County Engineer's Office announced a road re-opening and a road closing. Township Road 85, between State Route 701 and County Road 60, has now reopened. As of this morning, County Road 190, between Township Roads 245 and 255, closed for 45 days for a bridge replacement project.

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Two Arrested Following Dispute in Union County

Two people were arrested after an incident Sunday night in Union County. According to the Daily Media report from the Union County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 18,000 block of Poling Road after receiving a report about a dispute. After further investigation, deputies, along with officers from the Marysville Division of Police, responded to a business in the 500 block of Coleman's Crossing in Marysville to continue the investigation. As a result, 21-year-old Shyanne Ennis […]

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