Findlay Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash After Suffering Medical Episode While Driving

Findlay Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash After Suffering Medical Episode While Driving

A 79-year-old Findlay man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday, after suffering a medical episode while driving. The incident occurred at Lester Avenue and Geffs Avenue at approximately 2:39 p.m. According to a report from the Findlay Police Department, Gerald Kern Sr. was driving a 2008 Chevrolet HHR west on Lester Avenue when he attempted to turn onto Geffs Avenue. Kern experienced a medical emergency, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, strike the west curb, and […]

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Investigation Leads to Arrest of Findlay Man and Authorities Seize Drugs, Firearms, and More

A Findlay man with multiple warrants was arrested late last week after an investigation led to his whereabouts. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, this past Thursday, February 20th at noon, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force was conducting surveillance in the area where Findlay resident Joshua Frenzel was believed to be located. Mr. Frenzel had multiple felony warrants out of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for F-1 possession of cocaine, F-3 possession of fentanyl, and […]

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New Autistic Adult Support Group Launches in Lima Area for Connection and Support

Photo: Autism Life Center Autistic adults in the Lima area now have a new, free space to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Sponsored by Autism Life Center and Bittersweet at Betty’s Farm, this Autistic Adult Support Group aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for those 18 and older. Participants can meet other autistic adults in the area with similar lived experiences, share personal stories, challenges, and hopes in a supportive atmosphere and support one another by […]

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Marion Technical College to Host IT Student Project Showcase on March 3rd

Marion Technical College invites students, faculty, staff, and the community to vote on the top IT student projects at their upcoming event. IT students will showcase their games, programs, and websites. The students with the top 5 projects will receive prizes. You are invited to join them on March 3rd at 3:30pm in Bryson Hall 134. Marion Technical College is located at 1467 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Marion.

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Lima Police Request Public’s Assistance After Missing Woman Found Deceased

Photo: Ayan Abdi Hersi A tragic discovery was made this past Thursday, when Lima Police officers responded to a report of a deceased person in the 600 block of N. Sugar Street. According to a release from the Lima Police Department, at approximately 1:10 p.m. on February 20th, a utility worker discovered the body of an unknown black female off the roadway, concealed and covered in snow. Investigators processed the scene overnight, and the Allen County Coroner ordered an autopsy […]

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‘Lake of Lights’ Celebrates Community Impact with Over $10K in Donations to Local Organizations

Photo: Lake of Lights The Lake of Lights held its annual Awards Presentation last week at the Mid-Ohio Energy Conference Room in Kenton. Each year money from the event’s gate entry is distributed to area non-profit groups, charities, and organizations. The total each group receives is based on the number of volunteer hours community members contributed to the event's set-up, operation, and tear-down. This year, Lake of Lights presented $10,692 to 29 different area charities and non-profit organizations that volunteered […]

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Hardin Northern to Bring “Willy Wonka Junior” to the Stage This Weekend

Photo: Hardin Northern Local School District Hardin Northern School will present Willy Wonka Junior on February 28, March 1 and March 2. The Friday and Saturday performances start at 7pm and the Sunday matinee performance starts at 2:30 in the Hardin Northern Junior High Gym. Tickets will be sold at the door. Students in 12th grade and under are $5 and adults are $10. Adult tickets for all three shows can be purchased for $25. There will be a bake sale […]

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USV Closed Today Due to Village of McGuffey Water System Update

Upper Scioto Valley School officials announced that USV would be closed today due to an update to the water system in McGuffey. The school also stated that the USV Esports team will not have a match this evening and that there will not be practice either. All USV BPA virtual events for this evening have also been rescheduled. Students are advised to check their emails for further information. The Village of McGuffey announced the Village would be updating the computer […]

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Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District is Currently Hiring

Photo: Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District is currently hiring. Interested candidates are required to have EMT Basic, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic certification. Pay is based on certification and is between $15-$20 an hour. The position has a 24/72 work schedule. Full-Time and Part-Time openings are available. Part-Time positions are by availability. For questions or more information, please contact Chief Helton at 419-757-7045. Applications are available on their website by clicking here, or you can stop […]

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