OSHP Announces OVI Checkpoints in Allen and Hancock Counties

OSHP Announces OVI Checkpoints in Allen and Hancock Counties

The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today OVI checkpoints will be held in Allen and Hancock Counties tomorrow evening. The checkpoints, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. Additionally, troopers will conduct saturation patrols in the area of the checkpoints. If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you. The exact location of the checkpoints will be announced Friday morning.

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Columbus Man Arrested in Fatal Marion County Stabbing

A Columbus man has been arrested for murder in connection to a stabbing that occurred in Marion Wednesday night. According to a release from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, on August 19, 2026, at 9:27 PM, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1800-Block of Twin Lakes Drive. Upon arrival, deputies located one female victim deceased at the scene and a second female victim with life threatening injuries. The suspect had fled the […]

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PUCO issues $800,000 in hazardous materials training grants

COLUMBUS, OHIO (August 19, 2026) – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today announced that it has awarded $800,000 in hazardous materials training grants to 43 applicants. “By investing in hazardous materials training, these grants will help ensure thousands of emergency responders across Ohio are prepared to respond quickly, safely and effectively when incidents occur,” stated PUCO Chair Jenifer French. Through the annual hazardous materials training grant program, educational institutions and local governments across Ohio are awarded grants for […]

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Hancock Public Health Vaccine Clinic Set for Riverdale Students September 10

Riverdale Local Schools The Hancock Public Health Vaccine Clinic for 7th and 12th grade students will be held on September 10 at Riverdale School. It will be open from 1:00 until 3:00 pm, and parents are not required to be present. The proper paperwork and copies of parent ID and Insurance card must be turned in, and the paperwork can be picked up in the nurse clinic. Forms should be turned in by September 3. If you have any questions, […]

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West Ohio Food Bank Seeks Donations to Support Local Children and Families

West Ohio Food Bank is seeking donations in its quest to serve 19,990 children annually through their School Pantry and Backpack Programs. The food bank serves residents in an 11-county area, which includes Hardin. Your gift now will help ensure that kids and families have access to nutritious food. Every $10 helps provide up to 50 meals. You can visit the West Ohio Food Bank's website for more information on how to donate by clicking here.

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Flood Warning Replaces Flash Flood Warning for the Area

A flash flood warning has expired, but a flood warning has been issued for our area. The flash flood warning expired at 9:30 this morning, and the National Weather Service then issued the warning until 3:15 this (Thursday) afternoon. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain has fallen in some areas, and that combined with saturated ground and runoff is causing flooding. Many roads around Hardin County are covered with rain, and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is advising motorists […]

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DeWine and Cross On Hand for Kenton Fire Truck Dedication Ceremony

Several visitors were in attendance Wednesday for the Kenton Fire Department fire truck dedication event. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined former representative Jon Cross, who helped secure funding for the purchase, and former House Speaker Rep. Jason Stephens. They were on hand to welcome the new fire engine to the fire department’s fleet. The engine was purchased by grant money awarded to the department in 2024. DeWine, Cross and several other officials helped to push the engine into the fire […]

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Flash Flood Warning Continues for Southern Logan and Central Shelby Counties Until 10:00 pm 08-19-26

BULLETINFlash Flood WarningNational Weather Service Wilmington OH704 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Logan County in west central Ohio... Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...* Until 1000 PM EDT.* At 704 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. […]

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NWS Releases Special Weather Statement Involving Cold Air Funnels; Issues Flood Watch

Special Weather Statement from National Weather Service for Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking. Including the cities of Kenton, Ada, Celina, Coldwater, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Greenville, Sidney, Bellefontaine, Marysville, Delaware, Troy, Piqua, Tipp City, Urbana, Springfield, London, West Jefferson, Plain City, Downtown Columbus, and Newark Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming […]

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