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Ohio State Highway Patrol Launches Text-Based Recruiter Tool for Prospective Troopers

The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced a new tool that connects the next generation of troopers directly with a recruiter. Starting today, anyone interested in a career as an Ohio State Trooper can begin their journey by simply texting “joinOSHP” to 614-654-OSHP. The feature allows potential applicants to connect with a recruiter, receive immediate information regarding the application process and get scheduled for an upcoming recruitment event directly on their phones. The patrol is currently seeking applicants for the upcoming […]

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Kenton JROTC Marksmanship Team Excels at Camp Perry Competition

The Kenton JROTC marksmanship team traveled to Camp Perry over the weekend and competed in the Civilian Marksmanship Program's monthly competition.  Despite a serious lack of range time due to the school move, team captain Presley Poling and junior shooter Logan Sherrer both made it into the final 8 "Shoot Out" out of 30 other competitors.  The two were battling for 1st and 3rd respectively, with differences in competitors' scores as low as 1/10th of a point.  Poling ended up […]

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Kenton Bomb Scare Turns Out to Be Translation Confusion

There was a confusing moment that involved a mistaken bomb threat Sunday afternoon at a Kenton business. According to the Kenton Police Department report, a woman called 9-1-1 at around 2:15pm and reported that a Hispanic male showed her a message on his cell phone about a bomb in the area. Upon arrival, the female caller told Kenton police officers that she was sitting in her car at Fuel Mart when a Hispanic male, who did not speak English, walked […]

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11-Year-Old Among Fatalities in Fort Shawnee I-75 Multi-Vehicle Crash

Fort Shawnee- On February 28, 2026, at approximately 08:15 P.M., the Lima and Wapakoneta Posts of The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial semi-truck that had struck multiple vehicles backed up on Interstate 75 North, just north of the exit to Cridersville in Fort Shawnee, Allen County. Yvio Michel, age 53, of Boynton Beach Florida, was driving a 2017 Great Dane semi-truck northbound on Interstate 75. Michel failed to maintain an assured clear distance as […]

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Hit-and-Run Involving Amish Buggy Reported South of Kenton

A hit/skip accident involving an Amish buggy and a car occurred at around 5:20 Sunday evening on State Right 31 near County Road 190 south of Kenton. According to information from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, a northbound tan colored Honda struck the buggy and then left the scene. There were some tan Honda parts found at the scene. The vehicle will have damage on the driver's side and will be missing the front portion along the wheel well. This […]

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Marysville Fire Marshal Visits Ohio Hi-Point Career Center EMT Students

Ohio Hi-Point Career Center The Fire Marshal from the Marysville Fire Division spoke to students at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center last week. Brandon Rutherford spoke to EMT students about career pathways and professionalism in public service. As preparations are underway for next school year, seats are still available in the one-year EMT and Fire programs. Incoming seniors can apply for the program by clicking here.

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Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimists to Host Walk for Women on Saturday

Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimist International Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimists are once again teaming up with Iron Fit Gym to sponsor Walk for Women this Saturday, March 7. The Walk for Women is a worldwide event that celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, observed on March 8. The Kenton club joins clubs from throughout the world to raise awareness for Soroptimist’s mission and to reach out and engage the community. Women, men, young and old are invited to this free event […]

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ONU College of Pharmacy Recognizes Greek Award Recipients

Ohio Northern University Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy celebrated members of the College of Pharmacy recently. The Annual Greek Awards was officiated by pharmacy students Rachel Ingle, President of Order of Omega, and Blaine Brownfield, Vice President of Order of Omega. Award recipients were Natalie DiPietro-Mager – Faculty Member of the Year, Isaiah Goliver – New Member Scholar of the Year and Parker George – Greek Man of the Year. These awards reflect […]

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