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HCCBA’s Tourism Spotlight Shines on Mt. Victory’s Charming Downtown

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on the shops the village of Mt. Victory. The town has been welcoming visitors since 1851. The walkable downtown is home to over eight unique antique, vintage, and craft shops. It’s the ideal place to spend an afternoon searching for that unique find. Some shops are open during the week, and most are open on the weekend. Once you’ve finished your shopping, […]

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ODOT Announces State Route 103 Closure in Bluffton for Roundabout Construction

Ohio Department of Transportation - Northwest Ohio District 1 The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a road closure in the village of Bluffton starting early next month. State Route 103 at Navajo Drive just east of I-75 in Bluffton will close Monday, March 2 to construct a roundabout. It is expected to be closed for approximately 130 days. A detour will be in place: I-75 to SR 235, back to SR 103

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Blue Star Mothers Chapter 32 Hosting Stars & Strides Honor Walk in Upper Sandusky

Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 Blue Star Mothers Ohio Chapter 32 is holding a Stars & Strides Honor Walk Fundraiser in May. The 2-mile honor walk in support of those who serve and have served is open to everyone, including families, friends, veterans, supporters. It will take place May 16 at Stepping Stones Park, Upper Sandusky beginning at 2:00 PM, but activities will start at 1:00. All funds raised go directly back into the local outreach and events benefiting […]

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Regional and State Titles on the Line for Riverdale Esports This Weekend

Riverdale's Fortnite Esports team has officially qualified for the Ohio High School Athletic Association Esports Ohio in-person postseason championships for the 2025-26 season. The team will compete in the Regional Championships this Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. Since Fortnite competition concludes at the regional level, they will also be competing on-site for the OHSAA State Championship title during the same event weekend. Esports Ohio is a nonprofit, teacher-founded organization that partners with the Ohio High School Athletic Association […]

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ASIST Workshop Aims to Equip Community with Life-Saving Skills

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board for Logan & Champaign Co. The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Logan and Champaign Counties is hosting a LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST, workshop on April 2 and 3. ASIST is a free two-day, interactive suicide first-aid workshop that teaches you how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to create a safety plan that supports their immediate safety. You will learn how […]

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Appeals Court Upholds Murder Conviction and Life Sentence for Marion Man

A Marion man's appeal of his conviction and sentence in a murder trial in Marion County Common Pleas Court has been denied. Justin Brady was found guilty on two counts of aggravated murder, three counts of murder and two counts of felonious assault. The case dates back to July of 2023 when Brady shot and killed his sleeping roommate, D'Jontaez Ross. A jury found Brady guilty on all charges after a trial in October of 2024, and he was sentenced […]

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Kenton Woman Sentenced to 14–18 Years for Fatal State Route 309 Crash

On April 17, 2025, deputies from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of 12757 State Route 309 on the report of a serious injury crash involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies located three victims. Dennis Covault was pronounced deceased at the scene. His spouse, Louise Covault, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a Columbus-area hospital for treatment. The driver of the second vehicle, Hailey Breeden, 28 of Kenton, also sustained serious injuries and was airlifted […]

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Pursuit in Darke County Ends in Crash; Teenage Girl Killed

PIQUA – The Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred yesterday, February 16, at approximately 8:41 p.m., on state Route 47 near mile marker 2 in Jackson Township, Darke County. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, operated by Tarsem Singh, 33, Union City, was traveling westbound on state Route 47. At the time of the crash the Land Rover was actively fleeing and being pursued […]

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Preparations Underway for John Wallace Catfish Derby at France Lake

Preparations are underway for the John Wallace catfish derby at France Lake in Kenton. It is scheduled for April 25 from 6 until midnight. The cost is $22 a team. This year, first place gets $50 and second gets a $25 gift card to bass pro at Indian lake, and third gets a gift card from Michael Angelo’s Pizza. There will be a fish fry starting at 5pm for everyone helping, fishing or a donation greater than $10. For more […]

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HCCBA’s Tourism Spotlight Shines on Mt. Victory’s Charming Downtown

ODOT Announces State Route 103 Closure in Bluffton for Roundabout Construction

Blue Star Mothers Chapter 32 Hosting Stars & Strides Honor Walk in Upper Sandusky

Regional and State Titles on the Line for Riverdale Esports This Weekend

ASIST Workshop Aims to Equip Community with Life-Saving Skills

Appeals Court Upholds Murder Conviction and Life Sentence for Marion Man

Kenton Woman Sentenced to 14–18 Years for Fatal State Route 309 Crash

Pursuit in Darke County Ends in Crash; Teenage Girl Killed

Preparations Underway for John Wallace Catfish Derby at France Lake

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