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Findlay Police Department Awarded 2026 SHEP Grant from Ohio Traffic Safety Office

The Findlay Police Department has been awarded a grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office through its 2026 Summer Holiday Enforcement Program. The SHEP grant provides federal traffic safety funding to support high-visibility enforcement efforts during the summer months. These enforcement efforts focus on reducing crashes caused by impaired driving, speeding, and seat belt violations. Through this grant, officers will conduct targeted traffic enforcement initiatives designed to increase voluntary compliance with Ohio’s traffic laws and enhance roadway safety throughout the […]

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Kenton-OHP FFA to Hold Greenhand Ceremony March 24

Kenton-OHP FFA Chapter Kenton-OHP FFA is holding a Greenhand Ceremony on March 24. It will start at 6 that evening at the Kenton Middle High School. All Kenton FFA students are obligated to attend. Parents of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources students are also welcome. Light refreshments will also be served.

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March Recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer in people under 50, yet it remains underfunded and under discussed while rates continue to rise. Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in U.S. men and women. Colon cancer most often occurs in older adults. Black adults have a higher risk for colorectal cancer and for early onset of the disease before age 50. However, most colon cancers are treatable when the signs […]

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Hardin County 4-H to Host 4-H Family Fair Sunday at Hardin County Fairgrounds

Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County Hardin County 4-H is hosting its 4-H Family Fair this Sunday, March 8. The event will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds Community Building. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about 4-H, find a club that works for your family, and see award winning projects. Older youth and volunteers will be on hand to help you select a project, learn about camp, and answer all […]

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Third District Court of Appeals Holds Special Session at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law

Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law The Third District Court of Appeals convened for a special session before a full house at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law Tuesday. The session offered the public a firsthand look at the appellate process. Arguments were presented in one civil and one criminal case. Following oral arguments, the judges engaged with audience questions, reinforcing the Court’s commitment to educational outreach. Based in Lima and serving 17 counties, the Court […]

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Marion Man Sentenced to 27–32 Years for Role in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Operation

Ray Grogan Marion County Prosecutor's Office A Marion man was sentenced this week in Marion County Common Pleas Court for his role in a large-scale, multi-state drug trafficking organization. According to a release from Prosecutor Ray Grogan's Office, Tommy Lee Owens was sentenced to a prison term of 27 to 32 years and five months following his convictions one count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, a felony of the first degree, one count of Possession of Cocaine, […]

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Delta Kappa Gamma Kappa Chapter to Meet March 14 at Kenton Elks

Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Intl. plans to meet at the Kenton Elks on March 14 at noon. The speaker will be Kathy Tracy from the Blue Star Mothers.The luncheon will be sloppy joe sandwiches, macaroni salad, chips, beverages, and desserts prepared by Jodine McKinley and Lori Paul. The meal will cost $12.The hostess committee is Lori Paul, Sandy Berry, and Jodine McKinley. Please RSVP by March 7 to 567-674-4536.

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Patrol Promotes Safe Driving Habits as Traffic Fatalities Decline for Fourth Consecutive Year

COLUMBUS – For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio has seen a decline in traffic fatalities. To maintain this positive trend, troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol remain highly visible on roadways across the state. From 2021-2025, there were 5,688 fatal crashes on Ohio roadways, resulting in 6,149 deaths. Last year, there were 1,037 fatal crashes, which is a 3.7% decrease from the previous year’s total. “While we are encouraged by the fact that more Ohioans have returned home safely […]

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Bowling Green Post Investigating an Injury Crash Involving a Juvenile

BOWLING GREEN – The Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an injury crash involving a juvenile. The crash was reported on March 01, 2026, at approximately 1:41 p.m., at the intersection of Fostoria Road and Genoa Road, in Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Eddie Hernandez, 75 years of age, of Port Clinton, was traveling west on Genoa Road. A Dodge Ram, operated by a juvenile, of […]

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Findlay Police Department Awarded 2026 SHEP Grant from Ohio Traffic Safety Office

Kenton-OHP FFA to Hold Greenhand Ceremony March 24

March Recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Hardin County 4-H to Host 4-H Family Fair Sunday at Hardin County Fairgrounds

Third District Court of Appeals Holds Special Session at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law

Marion Man Sentenced to 27–32 Years for Role in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Operation

Delta Kappa Gamma Kappa Chapter to Meet March 14 at Kenton Elks

Patrol Promotes Safe Driving Habits as Traffic Fatalities Decline for Fourth Consecutive Year

Bowling Green Post Investigating an Injury Crash Involving a Juvenile

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