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Package Theft Alert: Tips for Preventing Porch Thefts During the Holidays

Law enforcement agencies are reminding residents that this is the time of the season for an increase in porch package thefts. According to data from ChamberofCommerce.org, More than one-quarter of consumers (26%) have had a package stolen, and most porch pirate incidents occurred at single-unit residential homes (49%) rather than an apartment or condominium (42%). To help prevent these types of crimes, you should consider having packages delivered to safer locations if you are not going to be home. One of […]

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Urges Extra Caution on Winter Roads and to Be on the Lookout for Deer

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that the shorter days in winter call for extra caution on the roads. The patrol said that deer can show up anywhere across the state, and you should stay alert and stay safe.  From 2019 to 2024, there have been 109,507 deer-involved crashes across Ohio. One of the top counties is in our region. Hancock County recorded 2725 deer-involved crashes during that span.

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Five Inducted into Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame at Tuesday Ceremony

Photo: Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame Five individuals were inducted into the Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame at a ceremony held this past Tuesday evening at St. John’s Evangelical Church in Kenton. The 2024 inductees were Charles A. Dietz, Sr., Jack McBride, Ken and Betty McCullough and John “Joe” Saltzman. Dietz, Ken McCullough and Saltzman were inducted posthumously. Dr. Bruce McPheron gave the keynote address. Applications are available for 2025 nominations by following a link on the Ohio […]

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Make a Local Impact: Hardin County Family YMCA Launches Annual Fund Campaign

Hardin County Family YMCA's Annual Fund Campaign is underway. The Annual Fund is the YMCA’s most important fundraising vehicle and is crucial to the YMCA’s economic stability.  Most YMCA members are surprised to find that membership dues and program fees do not cover the cost of operating the YMCA.  Membership dues and program fees cover approximately 70% of the cost to operate the Y. For more on the campaign, visit the Hardin County Family YMCA on Facebook. If you would […]

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Middlefield Bank Donates $1600 to Wolf Creek Center for Arts in Kenton

Middlefield Bank recently donated $1600 to the Wolf Creek Art Center in Kenton. The contribution will help the center repair its West Classroom, which sustained significant damage. The funding will allow the 100% volunteer-run organization restore the space and continue hosting vital arts education programs for the people of Hardin County. In recognition of the contribution, the newly remodeled classroom will be named the Middlefield Bank Classroom. In a statement, Middlefield Bank officials stated that supporting the arts, education and […]

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Logan County History Center to Hold Annual ‘Christmas at the History Center’ Starting This Weekend

The Logan County History Center's Annual Christmas at the History Center will take place December 7th and 8th and 14th and 15th from 1:00 until 5:00 pm. There will be special evening hours on December 13th from 5:30 until 7:30 pm. The Orr Mansion will be fully decorated for the holidays. The Museum hallways will feature Christmas trees uniquely decorated by various organizations and children. The Transportation Museum will have a 12-foot decorated Christmas tree. There will be live music […]

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Findlay Police Department to Host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on Saturday

Photo: Findlay Police Department The Findlay Police Department is holding 'Coffee with a Cop' this Saturday, December 7th. The hours are from 9am to 11am Saturday morning at Coffee Amici in downtown Findlay. The public is invited to join local law enforcement officers for coffee and a conversation. There is no agenda or speeches. It is just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers.

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Heartbeat of Hardin County Kicks Off Annual Jewelry Sale

Photo: Heartbeat of Hardin County Heartbeat of Hardin County's Jewelry Sale started today and will run through this Saturday, December 7th. The hours today are from 2pm until 7pm, Friday from 10am until 4pm and Saturday from 10am until 1pm. Most jewelry is priced at $2 each, but there will be a table for more expensive items. Cash and cards are accepted. The sale benefits Heartbeat of Hardin County. They are located at 220 East Franklin Street in Kenton.

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Upper Sandusky Schools Closed Today Due to Bomb Threat; Investigation Determines Hoax

Upper Sandusky Schools were closed today due to a bomb threat. Superintendent Eric Landversicht said that a staff member received the anonymous bomb threat early this morning. Law enforcement was notified immediately, and the school's emergency plan was put into place. To make sure every building was safe, the decision was made to close school so that law-enforcement could check every single building to ensure that no danger existed. The school officials worked closely with the Upper Sandusky Police Department […]

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