Ohio Veterans Convention Highlights Statewide Collaboration, Support, and Momentum for Ohio’s Veteran Community

Ohio Veterans Convention Highlights Statewide Collaboration, Support, and Momentum for Ohio’s Veteran Community

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS), in partnership with the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH), hosted the Ohio Veterans Convention on Saturday, August 8 at the Ohio Union on The Ohio State University campus. The event brought together veterans, military families, advocates, and more than 100 service organizations for a full day of learning, connection, and resource-sharing. This biennial gathering featured keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions, and a comprehensive resource expo focused on legislative priorities, […]

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2026 Hardin County Fair Prince and Princess Winners Announced

Parker Waller and Jovi Motter The winners of the Hardin County Fair Prince and Princess contest for 2026 were announced this morning. On the Morning Buzz with Chad and Jenny, Jolene Buchenroth, Co-Chair of the Royalty Committee, explained how the winners are chosen, “Kids compete by selling raffle tickets, and those tickets are $5 each. The boy that sells the most tickets becomes the Prince, and the girl that sells the most tickets becomes the Princess.” This year, Buchenroth said […]

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Casting Hope Fishing Tournament Set for August 29

The Casting Hope fishing tournament for Alzheimer’s Awareness will be held at France Lake on August 29. They will be hosting a bass fishing tournament August 29th from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm. The cost $30 per boat and there is a limit of 25 boats. They will also be holding fishing for kids from 9:00 am-12:0 pm for $5.00 each. There will be prizes for the kids tournament and cash prizes for the bass tournament. They will also be selling […]

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Hurt Trial Continued Until Early 2027 in Marion County Common Pleas Court

The trial for a former Kenton resident who was indicted earlier this year by a Marion County Grand Jury on one count of rape with the victim listed as being under 13 years of age, has been continued. Tyeson Hurt, now of Marion, was scheduled to stand trial beginning September 22, but that has been continued until January 12, 2027 and is anticipated to last for two days. According to the document filed in Marion County Common Pleas Court, the […]

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Conkle’s Florist and Greenhouse Receives Community Pride Award

Pictured: Tim Conkle, Tom Sprang, Judy Wells of Conkle’s Florist, Pat Evans, Kelli Bostelman, Stephanie Temple, Doris Blum and Barb Wyndham of Revitalize Kenton Board Revitalize Kenton presented the Community Pride Award to Conkle’s Florist & Greenhouse. If you remember their showroom had damage, first from tornado winds in August 2023, and upon those repairs being made, then a semi truck hit the building in February 2024. They have remained open but without their showroom. And now the windows are […]

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Public Eye Focuses on Roadhouse Revival Series that Wraps Up with Rodeo Revival Sunday at Joe Bayliff’s Route 30 Harley Davidson

Pastor Wayne Harris, Mandie Bayliff and Pastor Mark Burd Joe Bayliff's Route 30 Harley Davidson dealership in Upper Sandusky is holding what they are calling a Rodeo Revival. Mandie Bayliff said it will be held Sunday August 23 starting at 11am in the Arena Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds, "It is kind of a conclusion to our Roadhouse Revival series that has spanned every Sunday at our dealership since May 17 with a litany of pastors. We've been so […]

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MPD Conducts Two-Day Commercial Truck Inspection Operation

The Marysville Police Division (MPD) extends its gratitude to our partner agencies for their collaboration during a targeted, two-day commercial vehicle enforcement operation held August 11 and 12, 2026. MPD officers worked alongside the Ohio Commercial Vehicle Inspection Unit, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), and the Union County Sheriff's Office to focus heavily on commercial vehicle safety throughout the Marysville area. Targeted corridors included State Route 31, State Route 4, US 33/36 […]

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Union County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy Set to Begin September 14

Union County residents can apply now for the 2026 Union County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy. This is an opportunity to see how local law enforcement works, ask questions, and try hands-on equipment and simulators. The academy is an interactive program designed to bring deputies and the community together. It will run on Mondays from September 14 through November 9, and it is free for Union County residents. Story and graphic from the Union County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

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Volunteer Orientation Session Scheduled at Marion Palace Theatre

Marion Palace Theatre is holding its first Volunteer Orientation of the season tomorrow. You still have time to reserve a spot by emailing volunteers@marionpalace.org. Orientation will start at one Saturday afternoon at 276 West Center Street in Marion. Everything you need to know about becoming a Palace volunteer, including the different positions, procedures, how to sign up for events, and more. Credit to Marion Palace Theatre Facebook page.

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